Abstract
The work reported in the paper is a preliminary study for informing a conceived study that aims to enhance performance of building services design professionals in Hong Kong. The reasons for conducting such a study and for basing the study on design and build (DB) projects are explained in the paper. The preliminary findings suggest that factors that are conducive to better performance of building services designers in DB projects include: DB contractors' demand for high standards in schematic design for winning contracts by bidding; DB contractors' willingness to pay higher design fees; more stringent design-checking procedures; any design-related rework at the expense of contractor; higher level of design liability beyond reasonable skill and care; and more active participation by contractors in design management and services coordination. However, there are obstacles to wider adoption of DB in the Hong Kong construction industry, especially the regulatory control in force.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CME 2007 Conference - Construction Management and Economics |
Subtitle of host publication | 'Past, Present and Future' |
Pages | 289-300 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2007 |
Event | 25th Inaugural Construction Management and Economics: 'Past, Present and Future' Conference, CME 2007 - Reading, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Jul 2007 → 18 Jul 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 25th Inaugural Construction Management and Economics: 'Past, Present and Future' Conference, CME 2007 |
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Country | United Kingdom |
City | Reading |
Period | 16/07/07 → 18/07/07 |
Keywords
- Building services designer
- Design and build
- Hong Kong
- Liability
- Performance governance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Architecture