Official notice2 Nov 2026· Building repair
Housing Bureau to Establish Public Housing Building Control Unit
The Government announced the establishment of a Public Housing Building Control Unit within this month to replace the current Independent Checking Unit and comprehensively reform the regulatory system for maintenance works in public housing and subsidised housing estates. The new mechanism will be based on large-scale maintenance projects of estates, featuring dedicated teams and liaison officers, alongside technologies such as AI document auditing and drone inspections to enhance risk management and provide one-stop assistance to residents.
Key points
- Establishment of the Public Housing Building Control Unit this month to replace the Independent Checking Unit
- Creation of project-based dedicated teams and liaison officers for large-scale estate maintenance works
- Introduction of AI document auditing and expanded use of micro-drones for external wall inspections
- Covering maintenance works for all sold or divested public rental housing and subsidised sale estates by the Housing Authority
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