Aliou Dramé, ingénieur en génie civil : « Si rien n'est fait, les bâtiments vont continuer à s'effondrer comme des feuilles mortes »
Following the collapse of two buildings in Touba, the debate over building safety has resurfaced. Civil engineer Alioune Dramé is once again sounding the alarm and directly pointing the finger at the General Building Inspectorate (IGB). On the RTS radio station, he accuses the body of "not fully playing its role of control and prevention." For this expert, the situation is critical. "The construction sector is sick. If nothing is done, buildings will continue to collapse like dead leaves," he warns. He denounces "a system where all the essential stages of construction are systematically neglected: lack of soil studies, poor-quality materials, and rushed construction projects under pressure from real estate speculation." According to Alioune Dramé, the IGB, which is supposed to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings, is virtually absent on the ground. "It is not playing its role, either due to a lack of resources or negligence," he denounces. He believes that a proper inventory is required, with a rigorous inspection of all buildings under construction as well as those at risk of collapse. The engineer also points to flaws in the administrative system. He explains that "building permits are often limited to architectural plans, without requiring engineering plans, including geotechnical studies and reinforced concrete plans, which are essential to guarantee the stability and durability of the structures." "This legal vacuum is extremely dangerous. The law must be revised to make all technical documents mandatory," he insists.
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