# Hong Kong building maintenance bid-rigging investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hong-kong-building-maintenance-bid-rigging-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-11T10:54:18.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Hong Kong’s Competition Commission has intensified its investigation into a suspected bid-rigging syndicate within the building maintenance sector. In a second round of enforcement actions titled ‘Hunter’, authorities raided 12 locations, including offices of engineering contractors, to investigate approximately HK$500 million in renovation contracts. The probe follows an initial January investigation that uncovered suspicious communications regarding market sharing and price-fixing, including a practice known as ‘homework’ used to manipulate tender results. In response to these anti-competitive practices, the Hong Kong government is considering structural reforms. Ahead of the 2026 Policy Address, officials and lawmakers are debating the creation of an independent agency or a dedicated ‘Building Maintenance Bureau’ to assist property owners and prevent collusion. Additionally, the Development Bureau plans to enhance the ‘Tender Wise’ support scheme to implement more rigorous pre-qualification processes for contractors and consultants. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Hong Kong debates bid rigging penalties and independent building maintenance agency Hong Kong officials and lawmakers are debating new measures for the 2026 Policy Address, including criminalizing bid rigging and potentially creating an independent agency to oversee large-scale building 유지. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-kong-debates-bid-rigging-penalties-and-independent-building-maintenance-agency ### 2026-08-13: Hong Kong Competition Commission raids 12 sites over HK$500 million bid-rigging probe Hong Kong’s Competition Commission raided 12 locations during ‘Operation Hunter’ to investigate a suspected HK$500 million bid-rigging scheme involving 28 building renovation projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-kong-competition-commission-raids-12-sites-over-hk500-million-bid-rigging-probe --- Cite as: Hong Kong building maintenance bid-rigging investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hong-kong-building-maintenance-bid-rigging-investigation