The use of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) flats to address challenges faced by Hong Kong’s construction industry has come under the spotlight after installation issues were flagged at three light public housing sites.
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Concerns were raised earlier this week after some MiC flats at the sites were previously found to have been improperly installed.
Authorities stressed that the incident was related to on-site work procedures rather than the construction method itself.
The Post unpacks how MiC flats work and the recent concerns surrounding them.
1. What is the MiC process?
The technique employs free-standing, integrated modules manufactured in factories that undergo quality inspection before being installed at project sites.
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