Ghana: Regulatory Authorities Urged to Enforce Building Regulations

Ghana: Regulatory Authorities Urged to Enforce Building Regulations

Regulatory authorities have been urged to strictly enforce existing building regulations to curb the increasing incidence of building collapses across the country.

Poor construction practices, regulatory non-compliance driving building collapses in Ghana

Preliminary investigations into recent building collapses in Adenta, Avenor, and Newtown have revealed a disturbing trend; weak foundations, substandard materials, and construction carried out without engineering approval.

Regulatory authorities urged to enforce building regulations

Regulatory authorities have been urged to strictly enforce existing building regulations to curb the increasing incidence of building collapses across the country. The call followed preliminary investigations into recent building failures which revealed widespread disregard for permit requirements, approved building standards and professional supervision, as well as lapses in regulatory enforcement. The Chairman of the Structural Subdivision of …