The author of this paper provides a brief explanation on conceptual framework for her on-going research in thefield of construction management during emergency responses, and on the benefit of the framework for her research.The developed framework proposes for 2 (two) groups of selection criteria: (i) general criteria, that is not different fromselection criteria of pre-qualification during ‘normal’ situation, and (ii) special criteria, which emphasizes on assessmentof the ability and willingness of contractor to mobilize fast for earliest completion of emergency construction work.In the hindsight, throughout the course of research consultation, the framework provides several benefits: (i)visualization the concept proposed in logical arrangement, (ii) primary reference for discussion with the supervisors, and(iii) providing direction of subsequent phase of research design
