Construction
The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre publishes a wide variety of resources for use by the construction industry as reference and training tools for enhancing ethical management and staff integrity.
Case Studies

Offering bribes outside Hong Kong may also be prosecutedFred was an engineer of a construction company and was responsible for approving the electrical equipment and materials required for construction projects. 
Offering bribes for contract constitutes an offenceA manager of an air-conditioning equipment supplier attempted to induce an engineer to award a contract to the supplier’s sub-contractor so that he could pocket the difference of the inflated costs of the job. 
Supervising engineers accepting bribes for conniving substandard worksThree young company engineers and other construction staff conspired to construct, and subsequently to cover up, substandard bored piles at the Northern Basement Site of the Airport Railway Hong Kong Station. 
Soliciting bribes in granting project approvalA government chief engineer took advantage of his office to solicit $400,000 from a project manager of a land development company as a reward for his assistance in obtaining green light for the company's car park development project. Click here for more case studies.
Practical Guide
Managing Integrity & Striving for Excellence - Corruption Prevention Package for Construction Industry
PDF version Word versionClick here for more practical guides.
Training Videos
ICAC Training Video on Introduction Fee (Cantonese Only)
Who has robbed my hard-earned money?
"It's not worth it" - Micro Film Series on Business Ethics
A renovation contractor Tim has just got a job to renovate a restaurant. The project manager imposes difficulties on Tim and demands Tim to offer him an unreasonably low rate for renovating his new home…
ICAC vs renovation crocodile (Cantonese only)
What should a contractor do if being solicited bribes by "renovation crocodiles"?
Integrity tips in everyday life - A friend in need? (Cantonese Only)
A friend in need is a friend indeed. However, if it involves conflict of interest at work, will you remain neutral or take the risk to help a friend?
Click here for more training videos.
E-learning Materials
Build on Integrity - E-learning Course on Professional Ethics and Corruption Prevention for Architects Joint collaboration with The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Build on Integrity - E-learning Course on Professional Ethics and Corruption Prevention for Engineers in the Construction Industry Joint collaboration with The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Build on Integrity - E-learning Course on Professional Ethics and Corruption Prevention for Surveyors Joint collaboration with The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
“It is just not worth it” – Interactive webpage for construction industry Click here for more e-learning materials.
Publicity Materials
"Corruption Doesn't Pay - Say NO to Illegal Referral Fees and Rebates" Construction Pamphlet
PDF version
"Corruption Doesn't Pay - Say NO to Illegal Referral Fees and Rebates" Construction Poster
PDF version
Click here for more publicity materials.
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