Greater Bengaluru Authority directs builders to engage registered structural engineers
It was unearthed that after registered structural engineers, architects, engineers or supervisors submit building plans online and obtain approvals, building owners engage other unregistered players for design and supervision during the construction of the buildings.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has directed builders and building owners to engage only registered structural engineers for construction projects. This directive comes after a recent debate on accountability for structural defects, highlighting a lack of oversight when unregistered engineers are employed. During verification in the five corporations overseen by the GBA, it was discovered that unregistered engineers, architects, or supervisors were being hired to approve building plans after the initial online submission.
This practice raises concerns about accountability, as unregulated professionals may deviate from approved plans, leading to violations and the denial of occupancy and completion certificates. The GBA claims that the Supreme Court's directive to cut off electricity and water supply for unoccupied buildings has curbed illegal constructions.
However, a recent tilt in an apartment complex in south Bengaluru was traced back to an error in soil testing reports, rather than the work of the empanelled engineer. In response to these concerns, the GBA is now encouraging unregistered engineers with the necessary qualifications to join its panel and undergo mandatory training.
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