Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.1515/otmcj-2016-0015

Construction mediation and its hybridization: the case of the Hong Kong construction industry

Pui-Lam Ng orcid.org/0000-0003-0230-6874 ; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuan
Audrius Banaitis ; Department of Construction Economics and Property Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania

Abstract

In view of the sophisticated nature of construction disputes, specialized dispute resolution mechanisms are of pivotal importance to the satisfactory settlement between disputing parties. Among the various construction dispute resolution mechanisms, mediation has been increasingly gaining recognition and acceptance. Its hybrid, namely mediation-arbitration (med-arb), has also emerged and has started receiving attention and appreciation. With special reference to the construction industry practice in Hong Kong, a commentary on the respective merits and demerits of construction mediation and construction med-arb, as well as the ways forward, are presented in this article.

Keywords

alternative dispute resolution; construction mediation; mediation-arbitration; specialized facilitative mediation

Hrčak ID:

185567

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/185567

Publication date:

30.1.2017.

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