Reference Materials


Hong Kong e-Legislation

Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) Link to the Ordinance

Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules (Cap. 652 sub. Leg.A) Link to the Rules


Simple Guide
(including the below five parts)
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  1. Scope of Application
  2. Info for Claiming Party
  3. Info for Paying Party
  4. Adjudication Proceedings
  5. Right to Suspend or Reduce the Rate to Suspend or Reduce the Rate of Progress

Briefing Documents

Briefing on the Ordinance Download Document

Briefing on the Rules Download Document


Introduction Videos about the Ordinance

Purpose, Main Provisions and Overall Structure YouTube

Part 1 – Preliminary (including Scope of Application) YouTube

Part 2 – Payment (Improvement of contract payment terms) & Part 3 Division 2 – Payment Disputes YouTube

Part 3 – Adjudication of Payment Disputes YouTube

Part 4 – Right to Delay Work or Supply YouTube