Government launches new support services for building maintenance

Application for “Preparatory List” of Consultants and Contractors opens on 30 September

02 October 2026

Further reforms to the regulatory and tendering system for large-scale building maintenance. Our company may explore business opportunities in RMAA, A&A, repair and renovation works. It is recommended that this version is more precise than the previous write-up “Government strengthens building maintenance regime / New A&A policy”, and clearly distinguishes between “government news” and “corporate business analysis”.

The Government is pushing forward reforms to the building maintenance regime, strengthening the statutory regulatory framework for large-scale building maintenance works, tightening disciplinary mechanisms for professionals and contractors, and for the first time providing tendering and assessment services for owners engaging consultants and contractors.

One key initiative is to establish a more stringent “Preparatory List” for consultants and contractors, to enhance the overall quality and credibility of companies and professionals participating in large-scale building maintenance projects.

On 22 September 2026, the Development Bureau announced that the new building maintenance support services will include a more rigorous pre-qualification system.

The Government plans to set up three Preparatory Lists:

- Consultants for building inspection

- Consultants for works supervision

- Contractors for construction works

The Development Bureau stated that applicants will be assessed on multiple criteria including technical capability, financial standing, integrity vetting and track record.

The Government mentioned that when drawing up the lists, it will maintain a stringent vetting regime while encouraging capable and well-performing industry practitioners to participate, fostering healthy development of the building maintenance sector.

The Government advised that applications for the Preparatory Lists will open at end-September 2026.

The 2026 Policy Address also confirmed that applications will commence in September.

The Government targets to progressively activate the lists starting from late 2026.

The new arrangement is not simply a contractor list. It aims to revamp the entire procurement and regulatory workflow for large-scale building maintenance works, including:

- Strengthening qualification vetting for consultants and contractors

- Enhancing background and integrity checks

- Providing comprehensive tendering and assessment support

- Improving site monitoring and track record evaluation

- Boosting transparency and oversight of large-scale building maintenance works

The application package announced earlier by the Government requires participating consultants and contractors to submit criminal records, disciplinary records and past performance checks. Such information will be disclosed to issuers and building owners.

The new regime indicates that the large-scale building maintenance market will place greater emphasis on contractors’ technical capability, financial strength, compliance record, integrity and past project performance. For construction companies with expertise in building maintenance, R&R / RMAA, A&A, renovation and metal works, it is advisable to keep track of the eligibility criteria and service scope under the new government policy and assess relevant market opportunities.

Source:

Development Bureau, HKSAR Government

22 September 2026 — Policy Briefing by Secretary for Development at the Panel on Development of the Legislative Council.

2026 Policy Address

Paragraphs 423–425 — “Reforming the Building Maintenance Regime”