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Dr Kelvin Zuo MEs, MLs, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying & Construction Law

School of Built Environment

Kelvin is a part-time (0.5FTE) Senior Lecturer in quantity surveying and construction law. His PhD in Construction Management was obtained at The University of Auckland (UoA), which looked at different procurement and contractual arrangements for post-disaster reconstruction. Kelvin also has a Master of Legal Studies from UoA Law School and a Master (Hons) of Engineering Studies. Before joining Massey, Kelvin worked extensively in the NZ construction industry and held management roles in various international and local construction and development companies. Kelvin is also one of the founding partners of the development consultancy firm United Portfolio.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 3.59, Quad A
    Campus: Albany

Qualifications

  • Master of Engineering Studies with Second Class Honours Second Division - University of Auckland (2005)
  • Master of Legal Studies - University of Auckland (2022)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering - University of Auckland (2011)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Construction Contracts, Procurement, Construction Management, Construction Dispute Resolution, ADRs

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Building (120200): Building Construction Management and Project Planning (120201): Built Environment And Design (120000):
Civil Engineering (090500): Construction Engineering (090502): Engineering (090000):
Law And Legal Studies (180000):
Quantity Surveying (120203)

Keywords

Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Procurement, Commercial Management, Dispute Resolution, Construction Law

Consultancy and Languages

Consultancy

  • March 2020 - present - United Portfolio Limited
    A development/construction consultancy firm that provides architectural design, QS, PM, and Commercial/contractual advice

Languages

  • Chinese
    Last used: frequently
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • English
    Last used: frequently
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 3 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Daniel Chinounye - Doctor of Philosophy
    Enhancing productivity in alliance delivery model in New Zealand construction industry.
  • Elaine Ma - Doctor of Philosophy
    Designing and Implementation of a Decision Support System---Sustainable Supply Chain Management of 3D Printing Construction in New Zealand
  • Mhd Hani Al Olabi - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Framework for Drafting Time-related Provisions for Construction Standard Forms of Contracts in Common Law Jurisdictions

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