Building Maintenance

Bid-rigging practices are back in the spotlight following a deadly blaze in Tai Po, but how widespread is the problem in Hong Kong's building maintenance sector and how do syndicates operate?

January 17, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In response to a recent fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong's government is reforming the Urban Renewal Authority's 'Smart Tender' scheme with homeowner satisfaction surveys to combat bid-rigging and improve building maintenance. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki announced plans for a preselected list of qualified contractors, with poor performers facing removal after investigations.