Patrick S.W. Fong
BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, MRICS, MHKIS, MIVM, MHKIVM

Deputy Award Co-ordinator
BSc(Hons) in Construction Economics and Management

Besides the construction-related professional qualifications cited above, Patrick is also a member of various management-oriented professional societies both locally and abroad. These include: Member of the Academy of Management (USA), Member of the British Academy of Management, Member of the Hong Kong Knowledge Management Society, Founding Member of the International Association for Chinese Management Research and Member of the International Association of Facilitators (USA).

Knowledge Management
Knowledge Workplaces

Understanding the Value of Implementing Project Management (PMI Research Project).

Capturing, Sharing and Re-using Lessons to Improve Multi-stakeholder Learning in Construction Projects.

Implicit Knowledge Management Processes in Knowledge-based Organisations.

Knowledge management and value management facilitation and training services.

CIB W102 Commission Member - Information and Knowledge Management in Building.

Externally
Refereed
Papers

Fong, P.S.W. and Choi, S.K.Y. (in press) "The Processes of Knowledge Management in Professional Services Firms in the Construction Industry: A Critical Assessment of Both Theory and Practice", Journal of Knowledge Management.

Fong, P.S.W. (2008) Knowing Differently, Innovating Together? Exploring the Dynamics of Knowledge Creation across Boundaries in Clients' Design Teams, In Brandon, P.S. and Lu, S.L. (eds.) Clients Driving Innovation. Oxford: Blackwell.

Fong, P.S.W. (2008) Can We Learn from our Past? Managing Knowledge and Learning within and across Projects, In Becerra-Fernandez, I. and Leidner, D. (eds.) Knowledge Management: An Evolutionary View of the Field. Advances in Management Information Systems Research Monograph, Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe Inc.

Fong, P.S.W. (2008) Working and Learning in Interdisciplinary Project Communities, In Jennex, M.E. (ed.) Knowledge Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. pp. 1605-1614, Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

Fong, P.S.W. (2008) Multidisciplinary Project Teams, In Jennex, M.E. (ed.) Knowledge Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. pp. 3276-3284, Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

Fong, P.S.W. and Lung, B.W.C. (2007) Inter-organisational Teamwork in the Construction Industry, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(2), 157-168.

Fong, P.S.W., Hills, M.J. and Hayles, C.S. (2007) Dynamic Knowledge Creation through Value Management Teams, ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 23(1), 40-49.

Fong, P.S.W. and Chu, L. (2006) Exploratory Study of Knowledge Sharing in Contracting Companies: A Sociotechnical Perspective, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(9), 928-939.

Fong, P.S.W. and Yip, J.C.H. (2006) An Investigative Study of the Application of Lessons Learned Systems in Construction Projects. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 1(2), 27-38.

Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Building a Knowledge Sharing Culture in Construction Project Teams. In Anumba, C. Egbu, C. & Carrillo, P. (Eds.) Knowledge Management in Construction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.

Love, P., Fong, P.S.W. and Irani, Z. (Eds.) (2005) Management of Knowledge in Project Environments. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0-7506-6251-4.

Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Managing Knowledge in Project-based Professional Service Firms: An International Comparison, In Love, P., Fong, P.S.W. and Irani, Z. (eds.) Management of Knowledge in Project Environments, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Co-creation of Knowledge by Multidisciplinary Project Teams, In Love, P., Fong, P.S.W. and Irani, Z. (eds.) Management of Knowledge in Project Environments, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Fong, P.S.W. and Wong, K.C. (2005) Capturing and Reusing Building Maintenance Knowledge: A Socio-technical Perspective. In Kazi, A.S. (Ed.) Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc., pp.67-89.

Fong, P.S.W. and Cao, Y. (2004) Knowledge Management in General Practice Surveying Firms: Awareness and Practices. November, RICS Foundation Research Paper, Vol. 4, Number 26, London: RICS Foundation.

Fang, D.P., Fong, P.S.W. and Li, M. (2004) Risk Assessment Model of Tendering for Chinese Building Projects, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(6), 862-868.

Fang, D.P., Li, M., Fong, P.S.W. and Shen, L.Y. (2004) Risks in Chinese Construction Market - Contractors’ Perspective, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(6), 853-861.

Hills, M.J., Fox, P.W., Fong, P.S.W., Hon, C.K.H. and Skitmore, M. (2008) The role of project managers in construction industry development, AACE International's 52nd Annual Meeting & ICEC’s 6th World Congress on Cost Engineering, Project Management and Quantity Surveying, 29 June – 2 July, Toronto, Canada.

Fong, P.S.W. and Dettwiler, P. (2008) Knowledge Creation in Entrepreneurial Firms: The Role of Real Estate Management Activities, CIB W70 International Conference in Facilities Management, 16-18 June, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.

Hayles, C.S. and Fong, P.S.W. (2008) Developing strategies for the delivery of sustainable building projects: Exploring the adoption of simple management tools to improve communication and collaboration, CIB W107 Construction in Developing Countries International Symposium - "Construction in Developing Countries: Procurement, Ethics and Technology", 18-20 January, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.

Fong, P.S.W. and Yeung, C.S.F. (2007) Sharing Knowledge through Peer Mentoring: A Study of Professional Grade Staff in Government Works Departments, ASCE Construction Research Congress, 6-8 May, Grand Bahamas Island, The Bahamas.

Hills, M.J., Fox, P.W., Fong, P.S.W., Hon, C.K.H. and Skitmore, M. (2006) Factors influencing the development of Hong Kong’s construction industry: a qualitative study, Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation, and Management (CCIM), 26-29 November, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Hayles, C.S. and Fong, P.S.W. (2006) Utilising value management and knowledge management to develop strategies for the delivery of sustainable construction and green building projects, The 8th International VM Conference – "The World of Innovation", 2-3 November, Hong Kong.

Fong, P.S.W. and Choi, S.K.Y. (2006) Managing Knowledge in Project-based Professional Services Organisations: A Study of Quantity Surveying Firms in Hong Kong, IRNOP VII Conference, 11-13 October, Xi’an, China.

Fong, P.S.W. (2006) Managing Knowledge and Learning within and across Projects, Doctoral Symposium in Strategy, Programme and Project Management, 23-25 August, ESC Lille, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Lille (Lille Graduate School of Management), France.

Fong, P.S.W. (2006) Project Professionals and Workplace Learning, PMI Research Conference 2006 - New Directions in Project Management, 16-19 July, Montreal, Canada.

Huang, J.X., Fong, P.S.W. and Fang, D.P. (2006) An Empirical Study on Sources of Safety Knowledge in the Construction Industry, CIB W99 International Conference on Global Unity for safety and Health in Construction, 28-30 June, Beijing, China.

Fong, P.S.W. and Choi, S.K.Y. (2006) A Framework of Knowledge Processes for Professional Quantity Surveying Firms in Hong Kong, Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, 14-16 June, Montreal, Canada.

Dettwiler, P. and Fong, P.S.W. (2006) Learning from Sweden: Transfer of Facilities Management Related Variables of Growth Firms to China, CIB W70 2006 Trondheim International Symposium - Changing User Demands on Buildings: Needs for Lifecycle Planning and Management, 12-14 June, Trondheim, Norway.

Fong, P.S.W. and Lee, K.Y. (2006) Sharing Knowledge in a Contractor’s Team: A Case Study of Disney’s Adventureland Project, ASCE-CIB Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction Engineering and Management, 4-6 May, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.

Fong, P.S.W. and Annie W.M. Ko (2006) Partnering as a Way to Stimulate Knowledge Sharing among Partnered Firms, ASCE-CIB Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction Engineering and Management, 4-6 May, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.

Fong, P.S.W. and Yip, J.C.H. (2006) An Investigative Study of the Application of Lessons Learned Systems in Construction Management, Built Environment Education and Research (BEAR) Conference – Construction Sustainability and Innovation, 10-13 April, Hong Kong.

Fong, P.S.W. and Lee, G.H.F. (2006) Acquisition and Reuse of Knowledge in Property Management Firms, Built Environment Education and Research (BEAR) Conference – Construction Sustainability and Innovation, 10-13 April, Hong Kong.

Fong, P.S.W. and Tong, I.N.P. (2005) Managing Knowledge in Construction Disputes, CIB 2005 Joint Symposium - Combining Forces: Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation, 13-16 June, Helsinki, Finland.

Fong, P.S.W. and Lo, L.C. (2005) Sharing Knowledge across Professional Boundaries in the Architectural Services Department, CIB 2005 Joint Symposium - Combining Forces: Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation, 13-16 June, Helsinki, Finland.

Hayles, S.C. and Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Communicating Value Management Workshop Outcomes for Better Teamwork and Collaboration, 7th International Value Management Conference "Why Re-Invent the Wheel", 2-3 June, Hong Kong.

Fong, P.S.W. and Wong, K.C. (2005) Experience Sharing and Reuse in Building Maintenance, CIB W102 International Conference - Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organizations, 19-20 May, Lisboa, Portugal.

Hayles, C. and Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Managing Knowledge through Value Management for Sustainable Project Solutions, Conference on Sustainable Building - South-East Asia, 11-13 April, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fong, P.S.W. (2005) Learning and Knowledge Aspects in Construction Projects: An International Study of Top Design and Construction Firms: Preliminary Findings, Construction Research Congress 2005, 5-7 April, San Diego, USA.

Fong, P.S.W. and Cao, Y. (2004) Managing Knowledge in General Practice Surveying Firms - A Comparative Study between SME and Large Firms, International Conference on Knowledge Management (iCKM’04), 13-15 December, Singapore.

Visiting Research Scholar, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Foundation (2005)