Building safety a priority for office tenants

GHMC to survey old buildings in Hyderabad, focus on fire safety

Hyderabad: Stepping up efforts to address concerns regarding fire risks in old buildings, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will soon undertake an exhaustive survey of dilapidated buildings in the city. GHMC commissioner RV Karnan made this announcement during a high-ranking meeting on Friday night, May 23, at Panwar Hall in the GHMC headquarters. The gathering, where State Fire Services Director General Nagi Reddy, Hyderabad di…

Building safety a priority for office tenants

The earthquake on March 28 has heightened office tenant expectations, with many now placing greater importance on building safety standards and emergency preparedness, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.

Building Safety Regulator considering taking ‘firmer approach’ to ...

Chief Philip White says regulator’s attempts to engage developers rather than turn applications down have contributed to delays