Primark - Introducing A Building Inspection Programme In Bangladesh
As with many low or middle-income countries, Bangladesh faces several challenges when it comes to building construction. Cities are densely populated and land is at a premium. Suitable building materials are scarce and there’s a shortage of structural engineers. Large parts of the country are also less than six metres above sea-level, which means its numerous rivers and waterways are prone to flooding. Prior to the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013, ensuring buildings were structurally sound was the responsibility of factory owners. It was not a formal part of auditing o...
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