Resolving construction disputes by mediation: Hong Kong experience

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To settle disputes in the Hong Kong construction industry, a modern method of mediation is used. This method which has roots in Confucian philosophy, is considered a cost effective alternative to legal litigation. Although informal in nature, mediation remains an effective and fast way of solving conflicts. The success of mediation as a dispute settlement mechanism has proven to be highly successful in Hong Kong and should be used as a model by other countries as well.

Case studies, Conflict management, Mediation

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Construction safety: a vision for the future

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Increasing concerns about safety in the construction industry has made industry organizations realize that poor safety practices affect profitability through increased insurance expenses and indirect costs from lowered productivity, schedule delays and damaged public relations. The engineer which has previously been unconcerned with safety for fear of lawsuits must now put safety as a priority concern.

Construction, Safety Management, Economic aspects, Engineering, Engineers

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Site safety management in Hong Kong

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A safety audit is recommended for proper management of industrial and construction project sites. Using data from Hong Kong construction sites between 1994-1998, the authors target key areas for safety audit development, such as hazard, or the potential to cause harm, and risk, or the probability that an injury will occur.

Hong Kong, Statistical Data Included, Public works, Civil engineering, Management audit, Management audits

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