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 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...