Hong Kong contractors rated poorly by homeowners face removal after Tai Po fire

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona SunJanuary 17, 2026 at 08:25 AM

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Following a fatal fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong authorities are considering removing poorly rated building maintenance contractors from a government-recommended list. Chief Secretary Eric Chan announced the government's plan to improve the Urban Renewal Authority’s "Smart Tender" scheme, which supports owners' organizations in procuring building maintenance services. The scheme requires owners applying for government subsidies to use assigned consultants and contractors. To ensure quality and combat bid-rigging, authorities will survey homeowners to assess contractor performance. Unsatisfactory contractors, based on homeowner feedback and investigations, risk removal from the pre-selected list of qualified firms. The aim is to improve the quality of building maintenance and increase homeowner satisfaction.

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Tai Po ×270% Urban Renewal Authority 70% Eric Chan Kwok-ki 80% Hong Kong ×290%

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building maintenance contractors 90% homeowners 80% contractor performance 70% smart tender scheme 60% government subsidies 60% urban renewal authority 60% bid-rigging 50% tai po fire 50%

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