Experts in real estate have said relying solely on licensed professionals is insufficient in preventing the frequent cases of building collapse. “We the builders must always follow regulations, and if we put our hands on deck, we would see a reduction in the collapse,” she added. Similarly, the Chief Executive Officer, reb360 Real Estate Business, Tope Mark-Odigie, said building collapse occurred when people cut corners and did not face the penalty. She said, “Building collapse happens when corruption takes place, and the resultant effect is a building collapse. Hence there should be a collaboration between professionals and the appropriate agencies, and strengthening the appropriate institutions is very necessary as construction is not the job of just anybody but the right professionals.

Source: Punch April 30, 2023 07:18 UTC