Contract and Dispute Resolution (CDRC)

Membership and Terms of Reference

CDRC is established with the following objectives:

1. to arouse interest and to promote the use of appropriate forms of dispute resolution mechanisms for handling construction disputes; and
2. to provide essential knowledge to the members through the organization of various trainings and events, enabling them to understand the mechanisms in resolving construction disputes with an understanding of construction contracts being commonly adopted in Hong Kong.

As a result, the Institute will establish and maintain its own Lists of Accredited Mediators, Expert Witnesses and Adjudicators (Lists), which are inclusive of HKICM members who have met the requirements established by the Committee from time to time for accreditation and inclusion thereon.

The purpose of the Lists is to facilitate the construction practitioners, the community or the public to appoint the suitable mediator, expert or adjudicator with in-depth experience in construction practice and sound knowledge of solving disputes in construction industry.

It is also our vision that members appointed in any of these positions, either as mediators, expert witnesses, or adjudicators, would possess the professional knowledge necessary to effectively fulfil their responsibilities in the dispute resolution process.

HKICM’s Professional Services:

Mediation Services

List of Expert Witness

Adjudication Services