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Hong Kong Housing Authority orders concrete tests for public housing blocks

The Hong Kong Housing Authority has ordered further testing on concrete used in three public housing blocks under construction in Tung Chung. Routine strength tests conducted between late August and early September revealed quality concerns with the concrete in structural components. The authority is having additional core samples extracted to ensure the concrete meets design and contractual standards. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report about a construction quality issue and subsequent regulatory action by a housing authority, not a core AI development.

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Hong Kong Housing Authority orders concrete tests for public housing blocks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Quality concerns prompt further tests on concrete used in 3 public housing blocks

    The quality of concrete used in three blocks of a public housing estate under construction in Tung Chung requires further testing and review, Hong Kong’s Housing Authority has revealed. According to official documents, the main contractor on the project is Able Engineering. The s…