Corruption Prevention Advisory Service

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Integrity Risk Management on General Works Supervision

Corruption in works supervision could impair not only the quality and the structural integrity of the works but more importantly, public may lose trust and confidence over project clients and their works. As such, an effective and robust works supervision system is vital in ensuring works quality of the projects, thus safeguarding public safety and interest.

The Corruption Prevention Advisory Service (CPAS) of the ICAC has recently uploaded to the Portal an Integrity Risk Management (IRM) plan for general works supervision of construction works projects. The IRM plan covers integrity risks and recommended mitigating measures in different processes in works supervision, e.g. setting inspection requirements, notification of works inspections and inspection of works. Please click here to view the details.
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Construction Integrity Alert #1 – Avoiding Pitfalls of Substandard Materials (8/3/2024)

A construction project involves the use of over a thousand types of materials and components, which should comply with the contractual requirements and specifications (e.g. structural strength, durability). Some non-critical materials are subject to minimal control which may create room for abuse by unscrupulous contractors/subcontractors/suppliers, e.g. using substandard/non-conforming materials without being detected. Project clients and their consultants/contractors should put in place adequate corruption prevention measures when undertaking construction projects.

The Corruption Prevention Advisory Service (CPAS) of the ICAC has recently issued the “Construction Integrity Alert #1 – Avoiding Pitfalls of Substandard Materials” covering integrity risks and recommended mitigating measures in respect of quality control of construction materials. Please click here to view the details.

Integrity Risk Management on Construction of Prefabricated Work outside Hong Kong (20/12/2023)

There is a wider adoption of prefabrication (e.g. Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP)) in the construction industry in Hong Kong. The prefabricated work is usually manufactured in factories outside Hong Kong, followed by assembly at construction sites. Given the integrity risks in prefabricated work are different from traditional construction projects, the practitioners involved should put in place effective corruption prevention measures.
The Corruption Prevention Advisory Service (CPAS) of the ICAC has recently uploaded to the Portal two Integrity Risk Management (IRM) plans suitable for project clients / consultants and contractors / factory operators respectively. The IRM plans cover integrity risks and recommended mitigating measures in different work processes, e.g. making arrangement for inspection staff on accommodation, transportation and meals, compliance testing and inspection arrangement. Please click here to view the details.
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Corruption Prevention Measures for Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) (06/11/2023)

MiC is a construction method involving off-site fabrication of modules with finishes, fixtures and fittings, etc. in factories normally outside Hong Kong and the modules are then transported to site for assembly. Given the special features of MiC, integrity risks have been shifted. Project clients and their consultants should put in place adequate corruption prevention measures when undertaking MiC projects.

The Corruption Prevention Advisory Service (CPAS) of the ICAC has recently uploaded to the Portal a series of animated videos “Corruption Prevention Measures for Modular Integrated Construction” covering integrity risks and recommended mitigating measures in three aspects, namely integrity management, fabrication at MiC factory and processing after fabrication. Please click here to view the details.
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Corruption Prevention Guide for Construction Industry (26/8/2023)

Corruption in the construction industry resulting in substandard works would seriously threaten public safety and undermine public confidence in the quality of works projects. Despite the difficulty to quantify the direct cost of corruption, corruption in construction industry will increase operating and material costs, demoralise staff members, and damage overall business performance of the organisation concerned.

The Corruption Prevention Advisory Service (CPAS) of the ICAC has recently uploaded to the Portal the “Corruption Prevention Guide for Construction Industry". The Guide consolidates the three existing best practice checklists (BPCs), namely Management of Works Consultancies, Letting and Administration of Works Contracts; and Construction Quality Control Testing, into one Corruption Prevention Guide. Case studies are added to better illustrate the corruption risks in construction industry. Please click here to view the Guide.