Four-storey building was vacated over a week ago after cracks had appeared in load-bearing pillars during renovation work ...

“The building has collapsed due to column failure. Columns are vertical structural elements designed to transfer the weight of a building from its upper floors to its foundation. Any compromise ...

“Preliminary investigation at the scene of the incident shows that the building may have collapsed due to the use of substandard materials by the developer. “Specifically, the use of 12mm rods ...