Building Safety Laws

The inferno at a London residential building that killed 79 people last week has raised concerns for architects and builders in India. One of the main reasons identified by experts for the 24-storey Grenfell Tower going up in flames in a matter of hours was the cladding or material coating used on the structure of the building. This cladding techno...

Fires at two clothing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead - many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows - tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country where many buildings lack basic safety equipment and owners often bribe officials to ignore the violations.

The inferno at a London residential building that killed 79 people last week has raised concerns for architects and builders in India. One of the main reasons identified by experts for the 24-storey Grenfell Tower going up in flames in a matter of hours was the cladding or material coating used on the structure of the building. This cladding techno...

Fires at two clothing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead - many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows - tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country where many buildings lack basic safety equipment and owners often bribe officials to ignore the violations.