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A bad year for Hong Kong construction: 6 scandals that shocked city

A bad year for Hong Kong construction: 6 scandals that shocked city
South China Morning Post Friday 13 November 2026, 14:08 UTC By Lexi Tian 1 min read
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Hong Kong’s construction industry is facing mounting public scrutiny following a string of scandals involving substandard work, defective installations and questionable maintenance practices. From malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components in lift door frames to defective columns at a railway station and structural flaws in residential projects, the incidents have raised concerns over construction quality, regulatory oversight and accountability. Secretary for...

Hong Kong’s construction industry is facing mounting public scrutiny following a string of scandals involving substandard work, defective installations and questionable maintenance practices. From malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components in lift door frames to defective columns at a railway station and structural flaws in residential projects, the incidents have raised concerns over construction quality, regulatory oversight and accountability. Secretary for Development...
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