CSIR Expert Questions Engineering Supervision Amid Recurring Building Collapses

A CSIR expert has questioned engineering supervision amid recurring building collapses in Ghana. The expert said weak supervision is putting lives at risk. The report was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 06:04pm. The news has sparked huge concern across Ghana. Many Ghanaians say buildings must not collapse.

According to a report by Joy FM, the expert spoke about recent collapses in Accra and other cities. The report was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The report said collapses have killed workers. The report said collapses have destroyed property. The report said collapses have raised questions about regulation.

The expert said engineering supervision must be strengthened. According to a report by Joy FM, many sites lack qualified engineers. The report said some contractors cut corners. The report said some developers ignore approved designs. The report said the practice must stop.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said building codes must be enforced. The official said the CSIR conducts research on materials. He said the CSIR tests concrete and steel. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that science must guide construction.

Speaking to Joy News, the expert said supervision must start from foundation to roofing. He said engineers must be present on site. He said engineers must sign off each stage. He said the Joy News interview shows that supervision cannot be on paper only.

Madam Efua Mensah at Accra said she sells food at Accra Central Market every day. She said she fears buildings in Accra. She said she has seen cracks in some buildings. She said she hopes government will inspect buildings.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Kumasi said he is a driver in Kumasi. He said drivers in Kumasi pass construction sites. He said workers must wear safety gear. He said he hopes contractors will follow rules.

Mr. Ibrahim Musa at Tamale said he is a teacher in Tamale in the Northern Region. He said teachers in Tamale teach students about safety. He said students must know safe buildings. He said he hopes engineers will supervise well in Tamale.

According to a report by Joy FM, the expert called for punishment for negligent engineers. The report said licences must be withdrawn. The report said developers must be prosecuted. The report said the law must be applied. The report said the law must protect lives.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the Ghana Institution of Engineering said engineers must uphold ethics. He said engineers must not sign for work they did not supervise. He said engineers must report bad practice. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that professionalism matters.

The Ministry of Works and Housing called on all developers to follow approved plans. The Ministry said building permits must be obtained. The Ministry said inspections must be allowed. The government asked all Ghanaians to report unsafe construction and support efforts to stop building collapses.

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