Tag: Buildings

Buildings Department issues investigation order regarding falling of external rendering in warehouse building in Kwai Chung ******************************************************************************************      In response to an incident of falling rendering from the external wall of a warehouse building in Kwai Chung, a spokesman for the Buildings Department (BD) today (April 4) said that the department had issued an investigation order to the concerned owner requiring the appointment of an Authorized Person to conduct an investigation of the concerned external wall, including an analysis on the cause of the falling of rendering, and to submit a report on the investigation and proposed repair works.       Upon receiving a notification from the Police in the morning of ... Read more

Buildings Department launches Stage 2 of Electronic Submission Hub ******************************************************************      Following the launch of Stage 1 of the Electronic Submission Hub (ESH) (esh.bd.gov.hk) in June 2022 to receive and process building plans and related applications under the Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123) (BO), the Buildings Department (BD) today (March 31) launched Stage 2 of the ESH to accept more types of plan submissions covering the following types of works (excluding alteration and addition works): (1) hoarding, covered walkway and gantry; (2) demolition works; (3) drainage works; (4) excavation and lateral support works; (5) ground investigation works; (6) foundation works; (7) site ... Read more

 When RJ Hampshire hits the course for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, he’ll have the Keen’s Buildings patch on his jersey again. “I’m excited for another great year,” said Hampshire about the sponsorship deal. “Keen’s Buildings has supported me throughout my career, and I’m so happy about this year’s sponsorship. Kevin has helped to lead me from my amateur to my pro career. We had a great bike last year, and I’m ready to compete again this year. Keen’s Buildings has proven to be one of the best, if not the best, metal builders in the southeast. So much ... Read more