CHAN, Edwin H.W
Desintegrating professional boudaries : a case with the building professions in Hong Kong - 2001
In response to new project procument methods and growing complexity in construction industry, new disciplines of building professional have been added to the traditionally recognized practices.The respective characteristics and roles of different disciplines in construction industry are becoming less clear cut. In recent decades, there is also a concern with their integrity in terms of professional value and competence in their specialized skills. Specialis of different disciplines of building professionals is becoming obvious. This paper, based on a research study carried out in 1998, aims to investigate these phenomena and develop anticipating actions. The result suggested that building professionals should critically re-examine their projessional skill in their traditional domains. It warrants an overall evaluation to see whether the traditional value of professionalism and social status of professionals can be sustained in today`s construction industry. In recgonize crossing boundary practice, the study endorses the importance of inter-professional appreciation and collaboration that should form an integral part of professional education and training
Desintegrating professional boudaries : a case with the building professions in Hong Kong - 2001
In response to new project procument methods and growing complexity in construction industry, new disciplines of building professional have been added to the traditionally recognized practices.The respective characteristics and roles of different disciplines in construction industry are becoming less clear cut. In recent decades, there is also a concern with their integrity in terms of professional value and competence in their specialized skills. Specialis of different disciplines of building professionals is becoming obvious. This paper, based on a research study carried out in 1998, aims to investigate these phenomena and develop anticipating actions. The result suggested that building professionals should critically re-examine their projessional skill in their traditional domains. It warrants an overall evaluation to see whether the traditional value of professionalism and social status of professionals can be sustained in today`s construction industry. In recgonize crossing boundary practice, the study endorses the importance of inter-professional appreciation and collaboration that should form an integral part of professional education and training
