Tag: Building Safety
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Ngong Road Building Collapse: Rescuers Continue as Officials Confirm All Trapped Persons Accounted For
Overview of the Incident A construction site on Ngong Road experienced a collapse that sent debris and dust into the surrounding area, drawing rapid response from emergency services. Initial statements indicated that rescuers were conducting search and rescue operations to locate any workers who might have been trapped beneath the rubble. As day turned to…
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Sakaja breaks silence on collapsed building, targets rogue developers in Nairobi
Nairobi Gov. Sakaja Breaks Silence After South C Collapse Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has finally addressed the public after nearly 72 hours of silence following the tragic collapse of a mixed-use multi-storey building at the South C shopping centre. The disaster, which authorities confirmed claimed two lives, has intensified scrutiny over construction practices and the…
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Kew Recreation Centre Roof Collapse: Council and Builder in Legal Battle
Background of the incident The collapse of the roof at the Kew Recreation Centre has sparked a high-stakes legal dispute between the local council and the construction company responsible for the project. Investigations initially pointed to potential issues with substandard steel and engineering practices, while others argued that faulty design or structural assumptions may have…
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Council and Construction Company Face Legal Battle Over Kew Recreation Centre Roof Collapse
Overview of the Dispute The Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse has set the stage for a high-stakes legal confrontation between the local council and the construction company responsible for the project. With the building’s roof suddenly failing, authorities are seeking answers about whether substandard steel, questionable engineering practices, or design faults were the root cause.…
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Hamilton’s Safe Apartment ByLaw: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Overview: A new bylaw aimed at safer, better-maintained rental buildings Starting January 1, Hamilton will roll out its Safe Apartment Buildings ByLaw, a set of rules designed to improve living conditions in rental properties across the city. City officials say the bylaw targets chronic maintenance issues, unsafe living conditions, and overall housing quality, with the…
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Temple collapse tragedy: Fifth body recovered in Verulam
Latest update The Al Jama-ah temple collapse tragedy in Verulam, a town north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has progressed with the recovery of a fifth body from the rubble. The remains were found beneath the four-storey structure, which collapsed on Friday and sent shockwaves through the local community. Rescue teams had been working around the…
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Asbestos Experts Warn Government Move Could Weaken Safety Oversight
Background: Why asbestos safety matters Asbestos remains a persistent public health challenge in many countries, linked to serious diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. The integrity of safety systems that monitor, control, and regulate asbestos exposure is critical for workers, property owners, and the public. When policymakers consider changes to these controls, fear mounts…
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Liat Towers False Ceiling Collapse: Three Injured in Incident
Incident Overview On Friday afternoon, September 12, a shocking incident occurred at the Liat Towers on Orchard Road, where a false ceiling collapsed, injuring three individuals, one of whom is a pregnant woman. Eyewitness accounts and social media footage provide a vivid depiction of the chaotic aftermath. Details of the Collapse The collapse happened suddenly,…
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False Ceiling Collapse at Liat Towers: Pregnant Woman Among Injured
Introduction On the afternoon of September 12, a shocking incident occurred at Liat Towers on Orchard Road when a false ceiling unexpectedly collapsed, injuring three individuals, including a pregnant woman. This incident serves as a critical reminder of the importance of structural safety in commercial buildings. The Incident Witnesses described the scene as chaotic. Eyewitness…
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Investigations Reveal Pool Deck’s Role in Surfside Condo Collapse
Introduction to the Surfside Condo Collapse The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, remains one of the deadliest building failures in U.S. history. With 98 lives lost, this disaster has prompted extensive investigations that continue to unfold more than four years later. Preliminary Findings from Federal…