Who owns the collapsed building?

Femi Osibona
(Updated) Collapsed tower: Developer’s body recovered, as death toll hits 40. THE death toll in the 21-storey building that collapsed on Monday on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi, Lagos, has increased to 38, as the owner of Fourscore Homes, the company in charge of the building, Femi Osibona, was recovered dead yesterday.

Is it possible to survive a building collapse?

Survival depends on several factors — mainly access to air and water, ability to regulate body temperature, pre-existing health conditions, injuries sustained during the collapse, and mental will to live. However, while experts say hope is necessary, the reality may be bleak.

Why did Ikoyi building collapse?

The collapsed building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. At least three separate storey buildings have collapsed in Lagos State within two weeks, floating concerns over lack of enforcement of regulatory standards in the construction of residential buildings in Nigeria’s richest state.

Why do old buildings need to be taken down?

When these problems surface on a building, owners eventually decide to have it taken down rather than renovate. Old buildings also tend to develop weaker foundations because of the fact that the materials used in constructing it may have degraded to the point that it can no longer hold the structure together.

Why doesn’t a building collapse down on itself?

The other question is why the building does not collapse down on itself. You can probably see that the bottom stories of a building are going to be under much more pressure (the force acting per unit of area) than the top stories, because they have to support more weight.

Why do owners want their building demolished?

Owners have different reasons as to why they want their building demolished. Here are some of them: One of the most effective ways of increasing a property’s value is through demolishing the existing building in the lot.

What happens when you don’t renovate a building?

Overtime, the foundations can become brittle, floors become uneven, and excessive moisture can develop in a lot of areas. When these problems surface on a building, owners eventually decide to have it taken down rather than renovate.