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Court Orders Reassessment of Controversial Construction License After Fatal Accidents

1/22/2026

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A Hong Kong court has ordered the Buildings Department to reassess Aggressive Construction's licence renewal application, which is associated with five workplace deaths from three accidents.
High Court Justice Yvonne Cheng determined that officials failed to provide adequate justification for their previous refusal.
The Buildings Department denied the renewal due to safety issues, particularly after a crane collapse in September 2022 that resulted in three fatalities.
The department intends to consult with the Department of Justice before deciding on an appeal.
Aggressive Construction's licence expired in April 2023.

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A Hong Kong court has ordered the Buildings Department to reassess Aggressive Construction's licence renewal application, which is associated with five workplace deaths from three accidents.
High Court Justice Yvonne Cheng determined that officials failed to provide adequate justification for their previous refusal.
The Buildings Department denied the renewal due to safety issues, particularly after a crane collapse in September 2022 that resulted in three fatalities.
The department intends to consult with the Department of Justice before deciding on an appeal.
Aggressive Construction's licence expired in April 2023.