A contractor linked to multiple industrial accidents will be removed from the government's list of approved general building contractors from June 20.

Aggressive Construction was involved in three serious incidents between 2020 and 2023 that resulted in five deaths.

The company's registration expired in April 2023, and its renewal application was rejected after a review.

It's currently the main contractor for six projects, three of which involve public residential housing.

The rest are a government building project, a Housing Society subsidised project and a University of Hong Kong dormitory project.

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said the company has about one month to wrap up work, adding that new contractors for government projects will be arranged within two months after Aggressive Construction's departure.

Linn said measures are in place to prevent future projects from being managed by the same individuals.

"If the same persons would like to work for other construction companies as authorised signatories and technical directors, they will have to go through gatekeeping by the Buildings Department," she said.

"So if they cannot go through, then they cannot go through."

The Housing Authority and Architectural Services Department will seek compensation from Aggressive Construction for any additional expenses incurred, Linn said.

She added that contractors are encouraged to hire existing site workers and subcontractors to minimise the impact of Aggressive Construction's removal.

Meanwhile, Aggressive Construction expressed deep regret over the removal and said it will consider appealing against the Buildings Department's decision.

Following the Anderson Road incident, the company said it has "comprehensively reviewed work processes" and improved site safety standards.

"Over the past two years, our site safety standards have significantly improved, as confirmed by independent professional audits," it wrote in a statement.

The company expressed concern that the decision could delay the completion of over 7,000 subsidised housing units, increase construction costs by billions of dollars, and affect the livelihoods of thousands of workers.
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Last updated: 2025-05-22 HKT 17:39