
(香港,2024年12月18日) 香港工程師學會(「學會」)歡迎立法會通過建造業付款保障條例草案(「條例」),為改善業內付款情況訂立機制,推動行業良性發展。
拖欠付款問題一直困擾建造業界,有機會增加合約雙方的財政負擔,影響從業員生計,難免對維持工程進度和質量造成壓力。經過多年努力,業界不同持份者已達成廣泛共識,支持該法例的推出。
學會願意協助落實審裁機制,務求迅速、低成本地解決爭議,縮短對付款申索及到期支付款項的回應時限,從而改善合約付款情況,提升業界的營運環境,並減少投標者因擔心被拖欠付款而提高標價的情況。此外,這也將有助於減少建造業工人被拖欠薪金的情況,確保工作團隊能準時收到應得的款項。
會長馬紹祥工程師表示:「作為一個有不少會員為建造業從業員的專業團體,學會歡迎立法會通過該條例,推動行業的良性發展,保障業內所有持份者,最終達致建造業的可持續發展。」
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(Hong Kong, 18 December 2024) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) welcomes the passage of the Construction Industry Security of Payment (SOP) Bill by the Legislative Council (LegCo), marking a pivotal step towards enhancing payment practices in the construction industry and fostering its sustainable growth.
Payment delay has long plagued the construction industry. It potentially increases financial burdens on contracted parties and affects the livelihoods of industry practitioners, inevitably adding pressure to maintaining project schedules and quality. After years of effort, stakeholders from across the industry have reached a broad consensus in support of the introduction of the SOP legislation.
The HKIE is committed to facilitating the implementation of the adjudication mechanism. This mechanism is designed to swiftly and cost-effectively resolve disputes, shorten response times for payment claims and overdue payments, enhance payment practices and improve the business environment, ultimately curbing the practice of inflating bids due to payment uncertainties. Moreover, this will reduce instances of unpaid wages for construction workers, ensuring prompt and just compensation for their work.
President Ir Eric MA Siu-cheung stated, :With a diverse membership deeply engaged in the construction sector, HKIE welcomes the passage of this Bill by the LegCo. This milestone not only propels the industry towards robust growth but also safeguards the interests of all industry stakeholders, paving the way for a sustainable future in construction."
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