Etek calls for construction companies to obey laws after building collapse

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Friday called on construction companies to comply with the law, after the top floor of a building which was under construction in Limassol collapsed earlier this week.

“Compliance with Cypriot legislation and the relevant provisions is not a formal procedure, but an essential condition for the safe execution of work,” it said, before adding that construction companies must “study … supporting formwork and other temporary structures” before constructing a building.