Main Objectives
1. Providing a web-based Construction Contract Information Service (CCIS);
2. Conducting researches on construction dispute resolution;
3. Exploring theoretical constructs underp inning construction contracting; and
4. Developing learning packages for contracting related practices.
Members
Construction Contract Information Service (CCIS) Construction Contract Information Service (CCIS)
The CDRRU aims to share with the construction community its researchers through a Construction Contract Information Service. The CCIS provides information on:
1. Research findings of projects completed by CDRRU
2. Educational materials including common contractual problems, Hong Kong Construction Cases; Reference Standard Documentations and Conditions of Contract commonly used in Hong Kong
Construction Dispute Resolution Studies (CDRS) Construction Dispute Resolution Studies (CDRS)
Dispute management is an integral part of construction project management and covers:
1. Dispute Avoidance and Minimization
2. Design of Construction Dispute Resolution Process
3. Negotiation
4. Mediation
5. Applications of Artificial Intelligence in dispute management
Contracting Theories (CT) Contracting Theories (CT)
The underlying concepts in the delivery of facilities have undergone some fundamental changed. The current move is towards a cooperative contracting paradigm. The research foci of CDRRU in this area include:
1. Procurement systems
2. Theoretical basis of cooperative contracting
3. Legal considerations
4. Economic considerations
Web Teaching (WT) Web Teaching (WT)
1. Measurement of Building Services Works
2. Measurement of Building Works
3. An e-Platform for Teaching and Learning Construction Negotiation