Core Viewpoint - Hubei Zhongnan Geotechnical Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhongnan Institute Group, received an administrative penalty for violating construction engineering order, specifically for not adhering to design specifications during construction [1][3]. Company Overview - Zhongnan Institute Group was established in June 1955 and became a subsidiary of Hubei Transportation Investment Group in August 2018 [6]. - Hubei Zhongnan Geotechnical Engineering Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhongnan Institute Group, involved in the full industry chain of geotechnical engineering, including investigation, design, measurement, and monitoring [6]. - The company has over 100 employees and shares an expert team with Zhongnan Institute Group [6]. Administrative Penalty Details - On June 17, 2025, the Guangzhou Huangpu District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau initiated an investigation into Zhongnan Geotechnical for not following construction design and technical standards [2][3]. - The company was found to have used pure cement slurry instead of M30 cement mortar during anchor rod construction, violating the Construction Law of the People's Republic of China [3]. - The penalty imposed was a fine of RMB 14,742.34 (approximately USD 2,000) [3].