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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

Research Projects

Current Projects

Project Title: Adapting Aging Communities: Feasibility of Retrofitting Residential Environments for Elderly-Friendly Living in New Zealand

This study systematically reviews international best practices from countries like the USA., China, and Singapore and assesses their feasibility in the New Zealand context. Using a mixed-methods approach, including digital simulations and 3D modelling, the research aims to provide practical strategies for integrating long-term care services and improving housing conditions for the elderly. The findings will support future retrofitting initiatives, ensuring safer, more comfortable, and sustainable living spaces for New Zealand鈥檚 aging population.
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Date Range: 2025 - 2025

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Research Outputs

Journal

Ma, J., Samarasinghe, DAS., Rotimi, JOB., & Zuo, K. (2024). Supply Chain Landscape of 3D Printed Buildings: A Stakeholder Decision Support Framework. Buildings. 14(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Samarasinghe, D., Zuo, K.
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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

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Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
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Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Nuwanthi Abesundara Hettige - Doctor of Philosophy
    Optimizing the construction cost management process through the integration of advanced technology.
  • Vincent Qian - Doctor of Philosophy
    The creation of an age-friendly community based on the integration of adaptive reuse and elderly care models
  • Elaine Ma - Doctor of Philosophy
    Designing and Implementation of a Decision Support System---Sustainable Supply Chain Management of 3D Printing Construction in New Zealand
  • Margaret Stefanitsis - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inaccessibility to the Built Environment for Mobility Challenged People: Introducing Enforceable Accessibility to Public Buildings into New Zealand鈥檚 Law.
  • Mhd Hani Al Olabi - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Framework for Drafting Time-related Provisions for Construction Standard Forms of Contracts in Common Law Jurisdictions