| THE
UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG |
DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
| Researcher : Chau KW |
| Project Title: | Technological progress and productive efficiency of construction firms in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chau K.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 12/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the factors affecting the productive efficiency of construction firms in Hong Kong. In particular, the project attempts to measure the productive efficiency of construction firms and the rate of change of productive efficiency over time and to observe variations. |
| Project Title: | Sources of productivity growth in Hong Kong's construction industry |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chau K.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the factors that affect the total factor productivity (TFP) in the Hong Kong's construction industry over the past 30 years. |
| Project Title: | Industry level productivity trends in Hong Kong's construction industry |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chau K.W., Prof. Ganesan S. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the factors that affect the industry level total factor productivity (TFP) in the Hong Kong's construction industry over the past 30 years (1972-2001). To accomplish this goal, the following objectives have to be achieved; 1) to measure the industry level total factor productivity in the construction industry(TC); to identify and factors affecting the (TC); to test empirically the effects of the factors identifies in (2) on the TC. |
| Project Title: | Industry level productivity trends in Hong Kong's construction industry |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chau K.W., Prof. Ganesan S. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the factors that affect the industry level total factor productivity (TFP) in the Hong Kong's construction industry over the past 30 years (1972-2001). To accomplish this goal, the following objectives have to be achieved; 1) to measure the industry level total factor productivity in the construction industry(TC); to identify and factors affecting the (TC); to test empirically the effects of the factors identifies in (2) on the TC. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., A Transaction Based Approach for Assessing the Risk and Return of Property Investment in Hong Kong, Keynote Paper, Professionalism Towards Quality Construction and Property Development jointly organised by Tongjin University, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors in Collaboration with the China Network. Shanghai, 2003, 33 pp.. |
| Chau K.W., Applicatoin of Control Theory to Project Cost Control, Invited Seminar, persented at the Beijing Normal University. Beijing, Beijing Normal University, 2003, 32 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Assessing the Risk of Real Estate Investment, Invited Seminar presented at the Tsinghua University Research Centre. Shenzhen, Tsinghua University Research Centre, 2004, 32 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Building Cost Modeling and Forecast, Invited Seminar, presented at the Beijing Normal University. Beijing, Normal Beijing Univeristy, 2003, 23 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Co-editor, Journal of Construction Research. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Crossing the Divide between Emerging and Mature Real Estate Markets, Invited Planetary Paper, 2004 International Real Estate Research Symposium. Kuala Lumpur, 2004, 34 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Developing A Health and Hygiene Index for Local Residential Buildings, Invited Lecturer, Occupant Health and Comfort in Buildings. Business Environment Council, 2003, 32 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Development of the Real Estate Market in the Mainland - Lessons from Hong Kong, Invited Plenary Lecture. Teh Beijing Normal University, China, Zhuhai Real Estate College, 2003, 15 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Advisor, Hong Kong Institute of Architects Journal. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Construction Management. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Property Finance and Investment. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Property Research. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Real Estate Literature. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, Pacific Rim Property Research Journal. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Editorial Board Member, The Valuer and Land Economist. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Executive Editor, International Real Estate Review. 2003. |
| Chau K.W., Factors Affecting the Environmental health and Hygiene Conditions in Hong Kong, Invited Seminar presented at the Gunagzhou University. China, Guangzhou University, 2004, 32 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Factors Affecting the Productive Efficiency of Construction Firms in Hong Kong, Keynote Paper, CIB TG23 International Conference on Professionalism in Construction: Culture of High Quality. Hong Kong, 2003, 16 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). Oxford, UK, UNESCO, 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: L.W.C. Lai and F.T. Lorne, Understanding and Implementing Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. 87-110. |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K. and Cheung A.K.C., Improving the Living Environment in Hong Kong through the Use of a Building Classification System, CIOB(HK) Quarterly Journal. 2004, 4: pp. 14-15. |
| Chau K.W., In: Li, Shirong, Invite Keynote Paper, International Conference on Managing Excellence in Construction (Conferene celebrating the CIOB 70th Anniversary of the Charter Institute of Building). Chongqing, China, 2004, pp. 17-28. |
| Chau K.W., Leading Indicators in Real Estate Market, Invited Seminar, presented at the South China University of Technology. China, South China University of Technology, 2004, 12 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Predicting the Long Term Trend of Housing Price in Hong Kong, Invited Speech, Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration Meeting and Honorary Fellow Presentatoin Ceremony. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and Yiu C.Y., Price Discovery Function of Forward Contracts in the Real Estate Market: An Empirical Test, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. 2003, 8, (3): pp. 129-137. |
| Chau K.W., Wang Y.S. and Wong S.K., Real Estate Price Movements and the Productive Efficiency of Construction Firms, The 8th Asian Real Estate Society International Conference. Singapore, 2003, 12 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Chau K.W., Wong W.S., Yiu C. .Y. and Wong S.K., The Economic and Social Impact of Redevelopment - A Case Study in Hong Kong, In: Andrew, Y.T. leung, Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKIS and CityU Press, 2004, pp. 57-66. |
| Chau K.W., The Effects of Length of Lease and Rental Yield on the Value of Properties on Leasehold Land, Keynote Paper, The Real Estate Research Conference. Shenzhen, China, China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, 2003, 15 pp. |
| Chau K.W., What Leads Property Price in Hong Kong?, Invited CPD Lecture, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. Hong Kong, 2004, 13 pp. |
| Chin T. .L. and Chau K.W., A Critical Review of Literature on the Hedonic Price Model, International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications. 2003, 27, (1): pp. 145-165. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Assessing the Health and Hygiene Performance of Apartment Buildings, Facilities. 2004, 22, (3/4): pp. 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W., Lau S.S.Y. and Chau K.W., Recent Developments in Healthy City Design, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment. Chongqing, China, 2003, 8 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and Lorne F.T., Marine Fish Production and Marketing for a Chinese Food Market: A Transaction Cost Perspective, World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Hawaii, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Yiu C. .Y. and Wong S.K., The Cost and Benefit of Refurbishment with Special Reference to Multi-ownership Apartment Buildings, In: Andrew, Y.T. leung, Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKIS and CityU Press, 2004, pp. 67-78. |
| Lau S.L., Chau K.W. and Ho D.C.W., Recent Developments in Healthy City Design, Journal of Chongqing University. China, Chongqing University, 2003, English Edition, 2: pp. 121-127. |
| Newell G.J., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and McKinnell K.G., Dynamics of the Direct and Indirect Real Estate Markets in China, 20th American Real Estate Society Conference. Florida, USA, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Ng F.F., Chin T...L... and Chau K.W., The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the Pricing of Condominiums in Malaysia, Journal of Real Estate Literature. 2004, 12, (1): pp. 33-49. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Adjusting for Age Effect in Repeat Sales Index - An Interest Rate Augmentation Approach, The Inaugural Singapore-Hong Kong International Real Estate Research Symposium. Singapore, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Premium Assessment for Green Features in Hong Kong: A Case Study of Balconies, The 7th South East Asian Survey Congress. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Repeat-sales Price Indices for Hong Kong Properties, Staff Research Paper. Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, HKU, 2004. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., The Price Differential between Freehold and Leasehold Interests, The 8th Asian Real Estate society International Conference. Singapore, 2003. |
| Researcher : Chen H |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ng F.F., Chen H., Poon S.W. and Xu Q. .Q., Examining Risk Factors on Construction Joint Venture for a Knowledge Base, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, World of Construction Project Management. Toronto, Canada, 2004, pp. 494-503. |
| Ng F.F., Chen H. and Poon S.W., Framework of a Knowledge-based Risk Management System for Construction Joint Venture, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Project Management - Rethinking construction in the Knowledge-based Economy. Singapore, 2004, pp. 183-192. |
| Poon S.W., Chen H. and Hao G. .L., Cost Risk Management in West Rail Project of Hong Kong, AACE International Transactions. 2004, INT. 09: pp. INT.09.1-5. |
| Poon S.W., Chen H., Ng F.F. and Poon S.W., Safety Assessment of Metal Scaffoldings on Slopes, Proceedings of the 2003 Annual Conference of Construction Safety Committee. Yantai, Shandong, China, China Association of Construction Industry, 2004, 6 pages. |
| Researcher : Cheung AKC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K. and Cheung A.K.C., Improving the Living Environment in Hong Kong through the Use of a Building Classification System, CIOB(HK) Quarterly Journal. 2004, 4: pp. 14-15. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Assessing the Health and Hygiene Performance of Apartment Buildings, Facilities. 2004, 22, (3/4): pp. 58-69. |
| Researcher : Cheung FYK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Cheung F.Y.K., A Review of the Concepts and Definitions of the Various Forms of Relational Contracting, CIB W92 International Symposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Cosntruction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Researcher : Fang Z |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Liu A.M.M., Fellows R.F. and Fang Z., The Power Paradigm of Project Leadership, Construction Management and Economics. U.K., CM&E, 2004, 21, (8): pp. 819-829. |
| Researcher : Fellows RF |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fellows R.F. and Amato A., Closing Out a Project, In: Langford, D.A. and Murray, M. (eds.), Architect's Handbook of Construction Project Management. Bath, UK, RIBA Publications, 2004, pp. 269-282. |
| Fellows R.F., Culture in Construction - "Human Reengineering?" (invited keynote), In: Bometmpi, F. (ed.), Proceedings of 2nd Inernational Structural and Construction Conference ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands, A.A. Balkema, 2003, pp. 11-16. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Storey C..., Ethics in Construction Project Briefing, Journal of Science and Engineering Ethics. 2004, 10: pp. 289-302. |
| Fellows R.F. and Liu A.M.M., Ethics of Surveyors - A Study of the Hong Kong S.A.R., In: Bontempi, F., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Structural and Construction Engineering, ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema Publishers, 2003, 1: 425-430. |
| Fellows R.F., Ethics, Culture and Price Implications for Construction Projects, Knowledge Construction, Proceedings of Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions, W55, W65, W107. Singapore, 2003, pp. 333-344. |
| Fellows R.F. and Tijhuis W., Improving Construction Processes: Experiences in the Field of Contact-Contract-Conflict, In: Bomtempi, F. (ed.), Proceedings of 2nd International Structural and Construction Conference ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands, A.A. Balkema, 2003, pp 57-64. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Cheung M...F..., Leadership Style and Power Relations in Quantity Surveying in Hong Kong, Construction Management and Economics. U.K., CM&E, 2003, 21, (8): pp. 809-818. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Ng J., Perspectives of Surveyors on Organisational Ethics, Proceedings of 7th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress (invited paper). Tokyo, Japan, 2003, pp. 7-10. |
| Liu A.M.M., Fellows R.F. and Fang Z., The Power Paradigm of Project Leadership, Construction Management and Economics. U.K., CM&E, 2004, 21, (8): pp. 819-829. |
| Researcher : Hadikusumo BHW |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Hadikusumo B.H.W. and Rowlinson S.M., Capturing Safety Knowledge Using Design-for-Safety-Process (DFSP) Tool, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Reston, USA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004, 130, (2): pp. 281-289. |
| Researcher : Hastings EM |
| Project Title: | An examination of the participation, role and professional achievements of women in the surveying profession in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Miss Hastings E.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/1994 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine the perceptions and professional achievements of women involved in surveying in Hong Kong and to identify the implications for the future development of the profession. |
| Project Title: | An examination of the nature and extent of investment in the Hong Kong real estate market undertaken by investors from the People's Republic of China |
| Investigator(s): | Miss Hastings E.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/1996 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine both the degree of involvement and the nature of the investment undertaken by investors fromthe People's Republic of China in the local property market. |
| Researcher : Ho DCW |
| Project Title: | Developing performance specifications and testing and acceptance criteria of external wall finishes in high-rise residential buildings |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ho D.C.W., Mr. Chan K.J.K., Dr. Lo S.M., Mr. Mok D.K.Y., Dr. Yiu E.C.Y. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | The Housing Authority Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 09/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the reasons for external wall finishes failure; to develop the best practice specifications and testing procedures for use in Hong Kong; to standardize acceptance criteria in assessing conditions of external wall finishes for buildings in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | Assessing health and hygiene in built facility - a pilot study |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ho D.C.W., Prof. Chau K.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop a pilot assessment scheme for assessing the health and hygiene aspects of private residential buildings; to use the assessment scheme to carry out a pilot study and evaluate a sample of private residential buildings in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | Building safety index: a pilot scheme |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ho D.C.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop an assessment scheme to classify buildings in respect of safety. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K. and Cheung A.K.C., Improving the Living Environment in Hong Kong through the Use of a Building Classification System, CIOB(HK) Quarterly Journal. 2004, 4: pp. 14-15. |
| Ho D.C.W., A Building Health & Hygiene Index (BHHI) for Residential Buildings, The Building Surveyors Conference 2003. Hong Kong. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Assessing the Health and Hygiene Performance of Apartment Buildings, Facilities. 2004, 22, (3/4): pp. 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W., Blurb for the book, "Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making in Construction" written by Dr. S.L. Tang. The Hong Kong University Press, 2004. |
| Ho D.C.W. and Wong S.K., Building Health and Hygiene Index (BHHI), Presented at the Seminar on New Initiatives in Facility Management and Emergency Preparedness. Hong Kong, VTC and HKIFM, 2003. |
| Ho D.C.W., Current Research on Building Classification/Labelling System, Proceeding of Symposiuim on Green Building Labelling 2004. pp. 61-68. |
| Ho D.C.W., Outsourcing: Myth & Reality, Asian Business Forum Conference on Facilities Management Asia. Singapore, 2003. |
| Ho D.C.W., Project Leader for Poster Presentation in a Road Show, Proper Mainteance Makes Hygienic Homes. Southorn Playground, Wanchai, Hong Kong, Building's Department, 2003. |
| Ho D.C.W., Lau S.S.Y. and Chau K.W., Recent Developments in Healthy City Design, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment. Chongqing, China, 2003, 8 pp. |
| Ho D.C.W., Value for Money Aduit on the Maintenance of Drainage Systems in Existing Private Urban Buildings, Consultancy Report. The Audit Commission, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Chang in Use of Land - A Practical Guide to Development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Ho D.C.W., Facilities Management and Planning for Heritage Sites: Lessons Learnt from a Pilot Study on Dis-used Military Sites, Referee, Facilities. 2003, 21, (3/4): pp. 80-88. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Surveyof the Devil's Peak Redoubt and Gough Battery, Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 2003, 42, 2002. |
| Lau S.L., Chau K.W. and Ho D.C.W., Recent Developments in Healthy City Design, Journal of Chongqing University. China, Chongqing University, 2003, English Edition, 2: pp. 121-127. |
| Researcher : Hsu BFC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Arner D.W., Zhou Z.F., Bushehri M.M., Hsu B.F.C., Lou J.B. and Wang W., Financial Regulation and the WTO: Liberalization and Restructuring in China two years post-accession, EAIEL Policy Paper. Hong Kong, EAIEL Programme, 2004, 1: 126pp. |
| Hsu B.F.C., Constitutional Protection of a Sustainable Environment in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?, Journal of Environmental Law. U.K., Universityof Oxford, 2004, 16 (2): pp. 193-214. |
| Hsu B.F.C., Judicial Independence under the Basic Law?, Hong Kong Law Journal. 2004, 34, (2): pp. 279-302. |
| Researcher : Lai LWC |
| Project Title: | Implementation of planning conditions in residential development controlled by master layout plans (MLP) |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Lai L.W.C. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 02/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the factual compliance of "planning conditions" by developers ( and property managers) of major residential estates controlled by master layout plans approved by the Town Planning Board. |
| Project Title: | Factors affecting the success of planning applications: an empirical study of non-aggregate statistics about development control decisions in relation to agriculture zones in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Lai L.W.C., Prof. Chau K.W., Dr. Tang B.S. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To review the literature on the use of development control (planning application) statistics in planning systems within common law jurisdictions; to collect and tabulate all statistics on planning applications submitted to Town Planning Board of Hong Kong concerning uses applicable in Agriculture Zones from 1994 to present; derive 6 sets of refutable hypotheses about the statistics being collected which inform on the critical factors of success in planning applications and the adherence of the Town Planning Board to its own policies and policies generated external to it; to adapt an econometric model, the probit model, to evaluate the hypotheses derived in (3) above and canvass the practical, policy and theoretical dimensions of the hypotheses. |
| Project Title: | The impact of SARS on the development market: a Hong Kong empirical study of development control |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Lai L.W.C., Prof. Chau K.W., Dr. Ho D.C.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the impact of SARS on the development market through a statistical analysis of development control data by probit modelling. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). Oxford, UK, UNESCO, 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: L.W.C. Lai and F.T. Lorne, Understanding and Implementing Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. 87-110. |
| Lai L.W.C., Associate Editor, International Real Estate Review. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Chang in Use of Land - A Practical Guide to Development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Lorne F. .T., Chapter 1, Implementing Sustainable Development: Institutional Features, In: Lai, L.W.C. and Lorne, F.T., Implementing and Understanding Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. 1-30. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Leung P. .S., Chapter 6, Economic Indicators of Sustainable Development in Fish Culture, In: Lai, L.W.C. and Lorne, F.T., Implementing and Understanding Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. 111-130. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Lorne F.R.A.N.K. .T., Co-editor, Implementing and Understanding Substainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Leung P.S., Economic Indicators of Sustainable Development in Fish Culture, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), UNESCO. Oxford, UK, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Lam K.K.H., Lorne F.T. and Wong S.K., Economics of Gei Wai Shrimp Culture in Hong Kong: From Commercial Aquaculture to Bird Production, World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Hawaii, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Editor, Journal of Resource and Facilities Management. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Editor, Property Management. 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Ho D.C.W., Facilities Management and Planning for Heritage Sites: Lessons Learnt from a Pilot Study on Dis-used Military Sites, Referee, Facilities. 2003, 21, (3/4): pp. 80-88. |
| Lai L.W.C., Guest Editor, Town Planning Review, 2006 Special Issue on Institutions and Culture. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Hayek and Town Planning: A Note on Hayek's Views Towards Town Planning in the Constitution of Liberty, In: Wood, John C. and Wood, Robert D., Friedrich A. Hayek; Critical Assessments of Leading Economists, Environment and Planning (Vol. 31, No.9, Sept.1999, pp. 1567-1582). 2004, pp. 36-59. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Yu B.T.L., Implementing Sustainable Development: Institutional Features, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), UNESCO. Oxford, UK, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Lorne F. .T., Implementing and Understanding Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, 141 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and Lorne F.T., Marine Fish Production and Marketing for a Chinese Food Market: A Transaction Cost Perspective, World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Hawaii, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Member of Editorial Board, Planning Theory. Sage Publication, 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Member, Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance), Government Committee. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Lorne F. .T., Preface, Implementing and Understanding Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. vii-viii. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Chan P. .Y. .L., Referee, The Formation of Owners; Corporations in Hong Kong's Private Housing Estates: A Probit Analysis of Mancur Olson's Group Theory, Property Management. 2004, 22, (1): pp. 55-68. |
| Lai L.W.C., Referee, Aquaculture Economics and Management. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Referee, Construction Management and Economics. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Lai L.W.C. and Lai L.W.C., Referee, Engineering Constrction and Architectural Management. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Referee, Planning, Theory and Practice. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Referee, Town Planning Review. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Lai L.W.C., Referee, Urban Studies. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Rights to Views: A Planner's Economic Note on the Fate of Victoria Harbour, Conference on Planning the Central Business District: Comparative and Historical Perspectives. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Spontaneous Catallaxis in Urban & Rural Development under Planning by Contract in a Small open Economy: The Ideas of Hayek and Mises in Work in Town & Country Planning in Hong Kong, Referee, The Review of Austrian Economics. 2004, 17, (2 & 3): pp. 155-186. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Surveyof the Devil's Peak Redoubt and Gough Battery, Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 2003, 42, 2002. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Yiu C. .Y. and Wong S.K., The Cost and Benefit of Refurbishment with Special Reference to Multi-ownership Apartment Buildings, In: Andrew, Y.T. leung, Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKIS and CityU Press, 2004, pp. 67-78. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Yu B.T.L., The Power of Demand and Supply: Thinking Tools and Case Studies for Studies for Students and Professionals. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2003, 336 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Topic Editor, Institutional and Policy Choices in Pursuit of Sustainable Development, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), UNESCO. 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Town Planning in Hong Kong: A Review of Planning Appeal Decisions 1997-2001. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2003, 325 pp. |
| Researcher : Leung HF |
| Project Title: | A study of the use of alternative dispute resolution for construction disputes in mainland China |
| Investigator(s): | Mr. Leung H.F. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the most common kinds of construction disputes in China; to study the restrictions in the use of alternative dispute resolutions for construction disputes in China; to identify the problems that may be encountered in implementing a particular alternative dispute resolution in China; to find out the mechanisms for introducing the most appropriate types of disspute resolution for those disputes in China. |
| Project Title: | The use of mediation in personal injuries cases in the construction industry in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Mr. Leung H.F. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine the merits and demerits of using mediation for settlement of personal injuries claims in local and international contexts; to study the characteristics of personal injuries claims in the construction industry; to identify the problems that have been or may be encountered in such cases; to find out the solutions for the problems identified; to identify further studies for the benefit of the practice of mediation as a form of dispute resolution in Hong Kong. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K. and Cheung A.K.C., Improving the Living Environment in Hong Kong through the Use of a Building Classification System, CIOB(HK) Quarterly Journal. 2004, 4: pp. 14-15. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Assessing the Health and Hygiene Performance of Apartment Buildings, Facilities. 2004, 22, (3/4): pp. 58-69. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Chang in Use of Land - A Practical Guide to Development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Ho D.C.W. and Leung H.F., Surveyof the Devil's Peak Redoubt and Gough Battery, Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 2003, 42, 2002. |
| Leung H.F., Modern Trend of ADR for Construction Disputes, HKU SPACE Built Environment Symposia 2003/04. Hong Kong, SPACE, The University of Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Leung H.F., Speaker in CPD Event, Paving the Way to Become a Construction Mediator. Hong Kong, The Institution of Surveyors, 2004. |
| Leung H.F., Speaker in Short Course, Bringing a Construction Dispute before the Arbitration Table - A Concise Review on the Procedural and Other Issues relating to Professional Quantity Surveyors. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, 2003. |
| Researcher : Leung PS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lai L.W.C. and Leung P.S., Economic Indicators of Sustainable Development in Fish Culture, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), UNESCO. Oxford, UK, 2004. |
| Researcher : Li LH |
| Project Title: | Impact of social housings on private residential market in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Li L.H. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To ascertain the effects of environmental factors (both physical and social) on the capital value levels of private housing estates; to investigate the effect, either positive or negative, of the existence of social welfare housing developments on the level of private housing values; to carry out an international survey on the empirical analyses of similar situation in other parts of the world; to analyse the result of the empirical studies on the above issue. |
| Project Title: | Community quotient and housing demand |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Li L.H. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To compute community quotient for major private and public housing communities in Hong Kong; to assess the correlation between community quotient and housing choice and prices in Hong Kong. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Li L.H., Commercial Premises, In: Y.M. Yeung, Fifty Years of Public Housing in Hong Kong : A Golden Jubilee Review and Appraisal. Hong Kong, The Chinese University Press, 2003. |
| Li L.H., Developing the Real Estate Market in Shanghai, In: N. Aveline and L.H. Li, Property Markets and Land Policies in Northeast Asia. Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 183-206. |
| Li L.H., 建設環境會否影響青少年的成長, Journal of Youth Studies. Hong Kong, The Federation of Youth Groups, 2004, 7: pp. 141-151. |
| Li L.H., Real Estate Cycles and Government Behaviour in Hong Kong, In: N. Aveline and L.H. Li, Property Markets and Land Policies in Northeast Asia, jointly published by the Maison Franco-Japanese, Tokyo and the Centre of Real Estate and Urban Economics, The University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2004, 240-284. |
| Researcher : Lingard HC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lingard H.C. and Rowlinson S.M., Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management. UK, Taylor & Francis Books Ltd., 2004. |
| Researcher : Liu AMM |
| Project Title: | Ethics of surveyors and cost engineers in the construction industry |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Liu A.M.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2001 |
| Completion Date: | 10/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify whether there are perceived differences among professional surveyors and cost engineers between the concept of ethical climate and ethical culture; to identify if any, the dominant ethical climate and culture (typology approach) in different types of organizations (e.g. private vs. public sectors, developers vs. consultancy firms); to identify whether there are significant differences in the corporate ethics structure of similar organizations in Hong Kong and mainland China. |
| Project Title: | A cross-cultural study of power disposition in project procurement |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Liu A.M.M., Dr. Fellows R.F., Dr. Tijhuis W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 10/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| Construction procurement systems exhibit patterns of power disposition of various parties with shifting focal points. The nature of the project organisation, being a temporary multi-organisation, gives rise to a potential interplay of multi-organisational power relations. The present study aims to reveal the relationship between the project manager's power and performance and whether the different procurement systems give rise to different degrees of power-resistance/obedience in terms of management control. |
| Project Title: | The impact of organizational culture on organizational effectiveness: a study of Chinese contractors |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Liu A.M.M., Dr. Fellows R.F., Prof. He B. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To formulate a theoretical framework that examines how organizational culture influences the behaviour of the organization's members and, accordingly, the organizational effectiveness - as the final outcome; examine the culture profile of Chinese contractors; to examine the culture profile of Chinese contractors; to investigate the organizational effectiveness of those Contractors; to determine any relationships between these two organizational variables. |
| Project Title: | The impact of organizational culture on organizational effectiveness: a study of Chinese contractors |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Liu A.M.M., Dr. Fellows R.F., Prof. He B. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To formulate a theoretical framework that examines how organizational culture influences the behaviour of the organization's members and, accordingly, the organizational effectiveness - as the final outcome; examine the culture profile of Chinese contractors; to examine the culture profile of Chinese contractors; to investigate the organizational effectiveness of those Contractors; to determine any relationships between these two organizational variables. |
| Project Title: | Culture profiles of construction companies in China |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Liu A.M.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine the culture profiles of construction companies in China, especially those that operate in the form of joint venture undertaking major development projects. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chen J., Tang K. and Liu A.M.M., 中國內地建築業的產業組織與政策方向, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Journal. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, 2004, 15, (1): pp. 53-58. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Storey C..., Ethics in Construction Project Briefing, Journal of Science and Engineering Ethics. 2004, 10: pp. 289-302. |
| Fellows R.F. and Liu A.M.M., Ethics of Surveyors - A Study of the Hong Kong S.A.R., In: Bontempi, F., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Structural and Construction Engineering, ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema Publishers, 2003, 1: 425-430. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Cheung M...F..., Leadership Style and Power Relations in Quantity Surveying in Hong Kong, Construction Management and Economics. U.K., CM&E, 2003, 21, (8): pp. 809-818. |
| Fellows R.F., Liu A.M.M. and Ng J., Perspectives of Surveyors on Organisational Ethics, Proceedings of 7th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress (invited paper). Tokyo, Japan, 2003, pp. 7-10. |
| Liu A.M.M. and Leung M. .Y., A Case Illustration of the Decision Approach in Project Management, Proceedings of 7th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress, Relation between QS, PM and IT Envrionment, . Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan, Building Surveyors' Institute of Japan, 2003, pp. 255-259. |
| Liu A.M.M. and Leung M. .F., Analysis of Value Project Goal Specificity in Value Management, Construction Management and Economics. 2003, 21, (1): pp. 11-19. |
| Liu A.M.M., 建設項目的風險管理: 理論與應用, Joint Conference of Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and 中國土木工程學會招投標分會. Guangzhou, China, 2004. |
| Liu A.M.M. and Zhang S., Organisational Culture of Chinese Construction Companies, In: Bontempi, F., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Structural and Construction Engineering, ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema Publishers, 2003, 1: 431-436. |
| Liu A.M.M., Pursuance of Harmony: the Concept of Dynamic Equilibrium, In: Ofori, G. and Ling, F.Y.Y., Proceedings of the Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions - W55, W65, W107, Knowledge Construcion.. Singapore, Dept. of Building, National University of Singapore, 2003, 1: pp. 494-505. |
| Liu A.M.M., Supervisor of Ph.D. Student - Zhang Shuibo, Ph.D. Thesis, An Organizational Cultural Analysis of the Effectiveness of Chinese Construction Enterprises. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Liu A.M.M., Fellows R.F. and Fang Z., The Power Paradigm of Project Leadership, Construction Management and Economics. U.K., CM&E, 2004, 21, (8): pp. 819-829. |
| Zhang S. and Liu A.M.M., Organisational Culture Profiles of the Chinese Contractors, Proceedings of the CIB International Conference on Professionalism in Property and Construction Development: Culture of High Performance. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2003, CD. |
| Zhang S. and Liu A.M.M., Organisational Culture Profiles of the Constructino Enterprises in China, Proceedings of 4th World Congress on Cost Engineering, Project Management and Quality Surveying. Cape Town, South Africa, 2004. |
| Researcher : McKinnell KG |
| Project Title: | Analysis of development appraisal methods |
| Investigator(s): | Mr. McKinnell K.G., Miss Hastings E.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 12/1988 |
| Abstract: |
| To analyse the development process to identify and quantify those items which determine the cost and value of a development; to examine ways of incorporating the findings into development appraisal calculations. |
| Project Title: | An investigation into the finanical structuring of commercial property investments in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Mr. McKinnell K.G., Dr. Pretorius F.I.H. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/1994 |
| Abstract: |
| To complete a book containing at least five detailed real estate development and finance cases studies of prominent and innovative Hong Kong commercial real estate investments that have been completed since 1990. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Newell G.J., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and McKinnell K.G., Dynamics of the Direct and Indirect Real Estate Markets in China, 20th American Real Estate Society Conference. Florida, USA, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Researcher : Newell GJ |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Newell G.J., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and McKinnell K.G., Dynamics of the Direct and Indirect Real Estate Markets in China, 20th American Real Estate Society Conference. Florida, USA, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Researcher : Ng FF |
| Project Title: | Web-based interactive concept maps to support collaborative learning |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ng F.F. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the potential of creating and using web-based interactive concept maps as a group interaction tool to support collaborative learning. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ng F.F., Chen H., Poon S.W. and Xu Q. .Q., Examining Risk Factors on Construction Joint Venture for a Knowledge Base, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, World of Construction Project Management. Toronto, Canada, 2004, pp. 494-503. |
| Ng F.F., Chen H. and Poon S.W., Framework of a Knowledge-based Risk Management System for Construction Joint Venture, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Project Management - Rethinking construction in the Knowledge-based Economy. Singapore, 2004, pp. 183-192. |
| Ng F.F., Chin T...L... and Chau K.W., The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the Pricing of Condominiums in Malaysia, Journal of Real Estate Literature. 2004, 12, (1): pp. 33-49. |
| Poon S.W., Chen H., Ng F.F. and Poon S.W., Safety Assessment of Metal Scaffoldings on Slopes, Proceedings of the 2003 Annual Conference of Construction Safety Committee. Yantai, Shandong, China, China Association of Construction Industry, 2004, 6 pages. |
| Researcher : Phua FTT |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Phua F.T.T. and Rowlinson S.M., A Social Identity Approach to Operationalizing Culture in Construction Management Research: The Need for a New Paradigm, CIB W92 International Sumposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Construction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Phua F.T.T. and Rowlinson S.M., Cultural Differences as an Explanatory Variable for Adversarial Attitudes in the Construction Industry: The Case of Hong Kong, Construction Management and Economics. UK, E&FN Spon, 2003, 21: pp. 777-785. |
| Researcher : Poon SW |
| Project Title: | The effectiveness of supervision systems used on construction sites |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Poon S.W., Prof. Zhang T.Q. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To review the different supervision systems used on Hong Kong buildings sites; to derive the mathematical formulas and investigate the effectiveness of the different supervision systems. |
| Project Title: | Application of operational research in prefabricated building construction |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Poon S.W. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine the use of operational research in prefabricated building construction. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ng F.F., Chen H., Poon S.W. and Xu Q. .Q., Examining Risk Factors on Construction Joint Venture for a Knowledge Base, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, World of Construction Project Management. Toronto, Canada, 2004, pp. 494-503. |
| Ng F.F., Chen H. and Poon S.W., Framework of a Knowledge-based Risk Management System for Construction Joint Venture, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Project Management - Rethinking construction in the Knowledge-based Economy. Singapore, 2004, pp. 183-192. |
| Poon S.W., Application of Confined Spaces Regulation to a Bottom Up Basement Construction in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on City and Industrial Security and Exposition of Safety Detection Equipment. 2003, 5 pp. |
| Poon S.W., Wang Y. and Zheng Y., Construction Supervision in China, In: Rowlinson, S., Construction Safety Management Systems. UK, Spon Press, 2004, Chapter 31: pp. 465-484. |
| Poon S.W., Chen H. and Hao G. .L., Cost Risk Management in West Rail Project of Hong Kong, AACE International Transactions. 2004, INT. 09: pp. INT.09.1-5. |
| Poon S.W., Hong Kong Construction - Safety Management and the Law by Rowlinson, S.. Hong Kong, Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2003, 2nd Edition: 409 pp. |
| Poon S.W., Member of Editorial Board and Referee, Journal of Building and Construction Management. 2003. |
| Poon S.W., Referee, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Transaction. 2003. |
| Poon S.W., In: Lai, L.W.C. and Lorne, F.T., Report on Metal Scaffolding for Slopeworks in Hong Kong. 2004, 90 pp. |
| Poon S.W., Chen H., Ng F.F. and Poon S.W., Safety Assessment of Metal Scaffoldings on Slopes, Proceedings of the 2003 Annual Conference of Construction Safety Committee. Yantai, Shandong, China, China Association of Construction Industry, 2004, 6 pages. |
| Poon S.W., Seminar on Metal Scaffolding and Formwork Safety, Singapore Construction Safety and Consultancy Pte. Ltd.. Singapore, Singapore Contractors Association, 2004. |
| Poon S.W., Technical Talk on the Present and Future Application of Metal Scaffolding System, The Journal of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Engineer, 2004, p. 19. |
| Poon S.W. and Fu S. .W., The Supply of Precast Concrete facade for Housing Construction in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 28th Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures. Singapore, 2003, pp. 297-302. |
| Poon S.W. and Ying H. .M., Use of Full Face Slurry Shield for Pipe Jacking in Hong Kong's Reclaimed Land, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 2003, 22, Supplementary: pp. 2438-2442. |
| Researcher : Pretorius FIH |
| Project Title: | An empirical investigation into project finance (PF) arrangements in bank-dominated financial systems |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Pretorius F.I.H., Prof. Chau K.W., Dr. Hsu B.F.C. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To test empirically selected realtionships surrounding PF arrangements in Asian developing countries, focusing on two phenomena: the financial structure of PFs (specially the level of debt), and transaction costs of PF arrangements when legal, regulatory and political institutions are underdeveloped. Two questions are to be addressed empirically: 1) is the institutional and informational infrastructure in transition economies stable enough to finance a project through PF arrangements? 2) Can the specially designed institutions and additional financial intermediaries control the transaction costs of PF arrangements in poor institutional environment? |
| Project Title: | An empirical investigation into project finance (PF) arrangements in bank-dominated financial systems |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Pretorius F.I.H., Prof. Chau K.W., Dr. Hsu B.F.C. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To test empirically selected realtionships surrounding PF arrangements in Asian developing countries, focusing on two phenomena: the financial structure of PFs (specially the level of debt), and transaction costs of PF arrangements when legal, regulatory and political institutions are underdeveloped. Two questions are to be addressed empirically: 1) is the institutional and informational infrastructure in transition economies stable enough to finance a project through PF arrangements? 2) Can the specially designed institutions and additional financial intermediaries control the transaction costs of PF arrangements in poor institutional environment? |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Pretorius F.I.H., La Grange A., Forrest R. and Yip N.M., From Informal to Commodified Space: Residential Space Trajectories in Post War Hong Kong, APHRN Conference, Housing and Sustainable Urban Development. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2003. |
| Researcher : Rowlinson SM |
| Project Title: | The impact of culture on project performance |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M., Mr. Hancock M., Dr. Kumaraswamy M.M., Miss Phua F.T.T. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 10/1994 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish culturally derived attributes (attitudes, perceptions etc.) of people working on construction projects and to monitor: (i) the ways they are expressed or enacted in the course of the project and (ii) the ways in which they are modified in t he course of the project. The attitudes and perceptions considered will related to occupations and firms; incidence of, reasons for and methods of preempting and resolving disputes and conflicts; to establish, monitor and measure, where possible, objec tive manifestations of culture and cultural change. |
| Project Title: | The impact of culture on project performance |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M., Mr. Hancock M., Dr. Kumaraswamy M.M., Miss Phua F.T.T. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | UK/HK Joint Research Scheme (British Council / Hong Kong Research Grants Council) |
| Start Date: | 10/1994 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish culturally derived attributes (attitudes, perceptions etc.) of people working on construction projects and to monitor: (i) the ways they are expressed or enacted in the course of the project and (ii) the ways in which they are modified in t he course of the project. The attitudes and perceptions considered will related to occupations and firms; incidence of, reasons for and methods of preempting and resolving disputes and conflicts; to establish, monitor and measure, where possible, objec tive manifestations of culture and cultural change. |
| Project Title: | Improving safety in Hong Kong's construction industry through the use of behavioural techniques |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M., Dr. Lingard H. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Occupational Safety and Health Council |
| Start Date: | 09/1995 |
| Abstract: |
| To introduce BM techniques to various Hong Kong contractors and assist them to implement such techniques on Hong Kong construction sites. The research output of this work will be to incorporate and compare the results of the contractor-based studies with the Department of Surveying's own results. |
| Project Title: | Benchmarking Hong Kong (and PRC) strategic planning competitveness in the construction industry |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop a 'best practice' strategic palnning methodology of the constructing industry in Hong Kong and PRC China. |
| Project Title: | A transaction cost framework for optimal organisation of construction projects |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M., Prof. Chau K.W., Prof. Lai L.W.C. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| This research seeks to explore the transaction cost impact within the supply chains that may be observed on large projects. The aim is to develop a sustainable framework which will assess and facilitate optimum organisation of firms to reduce transaction costs in the construction supply chain without detriment to other project aims, e.g. time, quality, safety, etc. |
| Project Title: | Value in project delivery systems: facilitating a change in culture |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Rowlinson S.M. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine how relational contracting can be moved down the value chain. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Hadikusumo B.H.W. and Rowlinson S.M., Capturing Safety Knowledge Using Design-for-Safety-Process (DFSP) Tool, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Reston, USA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004, 130, (2): pp. 281-289. |
| Lingard H.C. and Rowlinson S.M., Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management. UK, Taylor & Francis Books Ltd., 2004. |
| Phua F.T.T. and Rowlinson S.M., A Social Identity Approach to Operationalizing Culture in Construction Management Research: The Need for a New Paradigm, CIB W92 International Sumposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Construction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Phua F.T.T. and Rowlinson S.M., Cultural Differences as an Explanatory Variable for Adversarial Attitudes in the Construction Industry: The Case of Hong Kong, Construction Management and Economics. UK, E&FN Spon, 2003, 21: pp. 777-785. |
| Rahman M.M., Kumaraswamy M.M., Rowlinson S.M. and Sze E., Performance improvements through flexible organisational cultures, CIB TG23 International Conference on "Professionalism in Construction; Culture of High Performance". Hong Kong, CIB TG23, 2003, CD-Rom: 13 pp. |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Cheung F.Y.K., A Review of the Concepts and Definitions of the Various Forms of Relational Contracting, CIB W92 International Symposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Cosntruction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology. Brisbane, Australia, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Adjunct Professor, School of Construction Management and Property, Facult of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology. Brisbane, Australia, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Chapter 10, Virtually Real Construction Components and Processes for Design-for-Safety-Process (DFSP), In: Phair M., Developments and Applications: The Visual Construction Enterprise. Prentice Hall, 2003, pp. 211-222. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Co-ordinator, Agenda 21 "Scientific Panel" of CIB Working Commission/Task Group on Procurement Systems. 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Collaborative Research, Virtual Reality Applications for Construction Projects jointly with Construction Engineering and Management, School of Civil Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology. Thailand, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Conference Session Chairman, CIB W92 International Symposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Construction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., In: Rowlinson S., Construction Safety Management Systems (6 Chapters by Rowlinson). UK, Taylor & Francis Books Ltd., 2004, 484 pp. +vii. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Editor, CIB W92 International Symposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Construction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Hong Kong Construction - Safety Management and the Law. Hong Kong, Sweet & Maxwell, 2003, 2nd ed.: 245 pp. + xvii. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Invited Presentation, Ready for Your Professional Review? - The Written Assignment. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Association Graduates and Students Division, HKIE, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Keynote Address, CIB W92 International Symposium on Project Procurement for Infrastructure Construction. Chennai, India, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Member of Editorial Board, AICIVIL-COMP 2003: The Seventh International Conferene on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil and Structural Engineering. Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Member of Editorial Board, Construction and Architectural Management. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Construction Procurement. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Member of Technical Advisory Board, International Journal of Construction Information Technology, now entitled International Journal of Construction Innovation. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Panel Mamber, International Advisory Panel for Reading University, EPSRC Innovative Construction Research Centre. UK, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Kvan T., Procurement Methods, In: Langford D.A. & Murray M., RIBA Architect's Handbook of Construction Project Management. London, UK, RIBA Enterprises Limited, 2004, pp. 139-157. |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Kvan T., Procurement, In: I. Landford and M. Murray (eds), Architect's Handbook of Construction Project Management. London, RIBA, 2004, 141-157. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee (External Assessor), National University of Singapore, Evaluation of Dr. Florence Ling Yean Yng for Promotion with Tenure. Singapore, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee (External Assessor), National University of Singapore, Evaluation of Dr. Christoper Leong for Tenured Appointment. Singapore, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee (External Assessor), Research Committee, Strategic Research Grant, City University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee (External), Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, International Journal of Construction Information Technology. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Journal of Computers and Structures. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Journal of Construction Management and Economics. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Journal of Construction Procurement. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Research Proposal written by Dr. Cameron, EPSRC. UK, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Referee, Transactions of the HongKong Institution of Engineers. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Series Editor, Current Directions in Real Estate and Construction Series No.1: Improving Construction Cooperation: New Theoretical Insights into How and Why,. UK, Research Studies Press Ltd., 2004. |
| Rowlinson S.M., Visiting Fellow, CRC for Construction Innovation, Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology. Brisbane, Australia, 2003. |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Yates D.J., nDCAD - A Virtual Change Agent for Professions and Procurement Systems?, Construction Management and Economics. London, U.K., E&FN Spon, 2003, 21, (8): pp. 849-57. |
| Researcher : Tang K |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chen J., Tang K. and Liu A.M.M., 中國內地建築業的產業組織與政策方向, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Journal. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, 2004, 15, (1): pp. 53-58. |
| Researcher : Tijhuis W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fellows R.F. and Tijhuis W., Improving Construction Processes: Experiences in the Field of Contact-Contract-Conflict, In: Bomtempi, F. (ed.), Proceedings of 2nd International Structural and Construction Conference ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands, A.A. Balkema, 2003, pp 57-64. |
| Researcher : Wang Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Poon S.W., Wang Y. and Zheng Y., Construction Supervision in China, In: Rowlinson, S., Construction Safety Management Systems. UK, Spon Press, 2004, Chapter 31: pp. 465-484. |
| Researcher : Wong KC |
| Project Title: | Assessing technological impact, quality and quantity of future office space requirements in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Wong K.C., Prof. Chau K.W., Prof. Ganesan S., Dr. Pretorius F.I.H., Dr. Wadu Mesthrige J. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify recent trends in space per employee (SPE) for finance, insurance and other office using sub-service sectors; to explore critical factors (including economic, structural, technological and quality related) that affect space per employee; to understand the role of SPE and other critical factors in determining the volumes of office space completions and take-up; to propose a model for estimating future office space demand of the services sector; and test it empirically. |
| Project Title: | Assessing technological impact, quality and quantity of future office space requirements in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Wong K.C., Prof. Chau K.W., Prof. Ganesan S., Dr. Pretorius F.I.H., Dr. Wadu Mesthrige J. |
| Department: | Real Estate and Construction |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify recent trends in space per employee (SPE) for finance, insurance and other office using sub-service sectors; to explore critical factors (including economic, structural, technological and quality related) that affect space per employee; to understand the role of SPE and other critical factors in determining the volumes of office space completions and take-up; to propose a model for estimating future office space demand of the services sector; and test it empirically. |
| Researcher : Wong SK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). Oxford, UK, UNESCO, 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Yiu C.Y., Wong S.K. and Lai L.W.C., Hedonic Price Modelling of Environmental Attributes: A Review of the Literature and a Hong Kong Case Study, In: L.W.C. Lai and F.T. Lorne, Understanding and Implementing Sustainable Development. New York, Nova Science, 2003, pp. 87-110. |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K. and Cheung A.K.C., Improving the Living Environment in Hong Kong through the Use of a Building Classification System, CIOB(HK) Quarterly Journal. 2004, 4: pp. 14-15. |
| Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and Yiu C.Y., Price Discovery Function of Forward Contracts in the Real Estate Market: An Empirical Test, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. 2003, 8, (3): pp. 129-137. |
| Chau K.W., Wang Y.S. and Wong S.K., Real Estate Price Movements and the Productive Efficiency of Construction Firms, The 8th Asian Real Estate Society International Conference. Singapore, 2003, 12 pp. |
| Chau K.W., Chau K.W., Wong W.S., Yiu C. .Y. and Wong S.K., The Economic and Social Impact of Redevelopment - A Case Study in Hong Kong, In: Andrew, Y.T. leung, Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKIS and CityU Press, 2004, pp. 57-66. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Assessing the Health and Hygiene Performance of Apartment Buildings, Facilities. 2004, 22, (3/4): pp. 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W. and Wong S.K., Building Health and Hygiene Index (BHHI), Presented at the Seminar on New Initiatives in Facility Management and Emergency Preparedness. Hong Kong, VTC and HKIFM, 2003. |
| Lai L.W.C., Lam K.K.H., Lorne F.T. and Wong S.K., Economics of Gei Wai Shrimp Culture in Hong Kong: From Commercial Aquaculture to Bird Production, World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Hawaii, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and Lorne F.T., Marine Fish Production and Marketing for a Chinese Food Market: A Transaction Cost Perspective, World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Hawaii, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Lai L.W.C., Chau K.W., Yiu C. .Y. and Wong S.K., The Cost and Benefit of Refurbishment with Special Reference to Multi-ownership Apartment Buildings, In: Andrew, Y.T. leung, Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKIS and CityU Press, 2004, pp. 67-78. |
| Newell G.J., Chau K.W., Wong S.K. and McKinnell K.G., Dynamics of the Direct and Indirect Real Estate Markets in China, 20th American Real Estate Society Conference. Florida, USA, 2004, 15 pp. |
| Wong S.K., A Health and Hygiene Index for Buildings, FM Communicator. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management, 2003, 4. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Adjusting for Age Effect in Repeat Sales Index - An Interest Rate Augmentation Approach, The Inaugural Singapore-Hong Kong International Real Estate Research Symposium. Singapore, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Council Member, Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management (HKIFM). 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Premium Assessment for Green Features in Hong Kong: A Case Study of Balconies, The 7th South East Asian Survey Congress. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Repeat-sales Price Indices for Hong Kong Properties, Staff Research Paper. Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, HKU, 2004. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., The Price Differential between Freehold and Leasehold Interests, The 8th Asian Real Estate society International Conference. Singapore, 2003. |
| Yiu C.Y., Hui E.C.M. and Wong S.K., The Lead-lag Relationship between the Spot Index and Forward Contracts Index of Housing, The 8th Asian Real Estate Society International Conference. Singapore, 2003. |
| Researcher : Yates DJ |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Rowlinson S.M. and Yates D.J., nDCAD - A Virtual Change Agent for Professions and Procurement Systems?, Construction Management and Economics. London, U.K., E&FN Spon, 2003, 21, (8): pp. 849-57. |
| Researcher : Yiu CY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Adjusting for Age Effect in Repeat Sales Index - An Interest Rate Augmentation Approach, The Inaugural Singapore-Hong Kong International Real Estate Research Symposium. Singapore, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Premium Assessment for Green Features in Hong Kong: A Case Study of Balconies, The 7th South East Asian Survey Congress. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., Repeat-sales Price Indices for Hong Kong Properties, Staff Research Paper. Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, HKU, 2004. |
| Wong S.K., Chau K.W. and Yiu C.Y., The Price Differential between Freehold and Leasehold Interests, The 8th Asian Real Estate society International Conference. Singapore, 2003. |
| Yiu C.Y., Hui E.C.M. and Wong S.K., The Lead-lag Relationship between the Spot Index and Forward Contracts Index of Housing, The 8th Asian Real Estate Society International Conference. Singapore, 2003. |
| Researcher : Yu BTL |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lai L.W.C. and Yu B.T.L., Implementing Sustainable Development: Institutional Features, In: Y.K. Ng and I. Wills, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), UNESCO. Oxford, UK, 2004. |
| Lai L.W.C. and Yu B.T.L., The Power of Demand and Supply: Thinking Tools and Case Studies for Studies for Students and Professionals. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2003, 336 pp. |
| Researcher : Zhang S |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Liu A.M.M. and Zhang S., Organisational Culture of Chinese Construction Companies, In: Bontempi, F., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Structural and Construction Engineering, ISEC-02, System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design. Rome, Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema Publishers, 2003, 1: 431-436. |
| Zhang S. and Liu A.M.M., Organisational Culture Profiles of the Chinese Contractors, Proceedings of the CIB International Conference on Professionalism in Property and Construction Development: Culture of High Performance. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2003, CD. |
| Zhang S. and Liu A.M.M., Organisational Culture Profiles of the Constructino Enterprises in China, Proceedings of 4th World Congress on Cost Engineering, Project Management and Quality Surveying. Cape Town, South Africa, 2004. |