DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 6/2021 sets out the policy on the implementation of the Security of Payment (SOP) Provisions in public works contracts with a view to facilitating timely processing of contract payments and providing an interim mechanism for speedy resolution of payment disputes through adjudication before the enactment of the Security of Payment Legislation.

Adjudication provided under the SOP Framework is a speedy resolution of payment disputes.  Appointment of adjudicator by an adjudicator nominating body (ANB) as agreed by the contracting parties is intended to be done shortly after the service of the notice of adjudication.  For the implementation in public works contracts, a simplified mechanism is introduced for the nomination and appointment of adjudicator through an agreed ANB from the Register of Adjudicator Nominating Bodies as specified in the contracts, in order to ensure speedy commencement of the adjudication proceedings.

Register of Adjudicator Nominating Bodies

Adjudicator Nominating Body Contact Details Address Validity Period
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
( HKIA )
Tel. No. : 2511 6323
Fax. No. : 2519 6011
E-mail : hkiasec@hkia.org.hk
Website : www.hkia.net/en/
19/F., One Hysan Avenue
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
1.1.2022 - 31.12.2024
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
( HKIS )
Tel. No. : 2526 3679
Fax. No. : 2868 4612
E-mail : info@hkis.org.hk
Website : www.hkis.org.hk
Room 1205, 12/F., Wing On Centre
111 Connaught Road Central
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
1.1.2022 - 31.12.2024
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
( HKIE )
Tel. No. : 2895 4446
Fax. No. : 2577 7791
E-mail : sd@hkie.org.hk
Website : www.hkie.org.hk
9/F., Island Beverley
No. 1 Great George Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
1.1.2022 - 31.12.2024
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
( HKIAC )
Tel. No. : 2525 2381
Fax. No. : 2524 2171
E-mail : adr@hkiac.org
Website : www.hkiac.org
38/F., Two Exchange Square
8 Connaught Place
Central, Hong Kong
1.1.2022 - 31.12.2024