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Hong Kong construction industry faces scrutiny over quality scandals

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Hong Kong's construction sector is under intense public scrutiny due to a series of scandals involving poor quality work and safety issues. Incidents range from malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components to structural defects in residential and public infrastructure projects. These events have highlighted significant concerns regarding construction quality, regulatory oversight, and accountability within the industry. AI

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Hong Kong construction industry faces scrutiny over quality scandals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lexi Tian ·

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

    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 frame…

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