Hong Kong bid-rigging trial hears trio offered HK$2m bribes to win HK$20m tender
Three alleged middlemen in a Hong Kong bid-rigging syndicate offered HK$2 million (US$256,410) in bribes to an owners’ corporation chairman and member to secure a HK$20 million renovation tender for an ageing building, a court has heard. The prosecution’s opening statement on Wednesday accused Chong Chun-to, 60, Lam Suet-pin, 53, and To Hon-sum, 47, of conspiring to offer bribes to two members of…
Hong Kong's Construction Industry Council plans to create a task force to examine site operations in response to an increase in construction defects. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho revealed the task force's formation during a Wednesday announcement, hinting at potential measures like requiring workers to wear body cameras to document crucial work procedures.
The proposal stems from recent incidents of subpar work, including flawed steel bar installations in a luxurious housing estate and faulty lift installations at a hospital. Linn emphasized the deterrent effect of recording work procedures, stating that the Buildings Department is currently discussing implementation details with the industry.
The task force, made up of representatives from various sectors, would evaluate areas such as subcontracting, personnel duties, technological use in supervision, and industry participants' training standards. The government intends to introduce body camera requirements for frontline construction workers involved in critical tasks, aiming to enhance inspection and enforcement procedures.
Additionally, the Development Bureau plans to propose amendments to the Buildings Ordinance, including stricter registration rules and penalties for professionals and contractors. These measures come after the discovery of substandard steel bar work in a high-end property and other construction-related issues, prompting heightened scrutiny of the construction industry's performance.
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