UK Chartered surveyor. Hong Kong-born policy advocate. China observer. Campaigner. Alumni @UCL. Founder @HKLiberty_Team | @Stand_with_HK | The Points Media.
Nov 28 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
1/ I don’t often speak in my professional capacity as a Hong Kong–born, UK-chartered construction professional (MRICS, MAPM, NECReg, among others). But I need to address inaccurate reporting about bamboo scaffolding in the Hong Kong Tai Po fire.
(1/9) 2/ HK is my homeland - renowned for its skyscraper skyline and the traditional craft of bamboo scaffolding. Over its 185+ year history, bamboo has been widely used in HK construction for its flexibility, ductility, lightness and its FIRE RESISTANCE.
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