Buildings need maintenance
It has been said that Cypriots eat as if it is their last meal and build as if they will live forever. This is a...
buildings
EU parliament backs law aimed at saving energy by renovating buildings
Buildings across Europe could be renovated to cut emissions and save energy after the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that aims to lower...
Civil engineers reiterate call for earthquake proof buildings
The association of civil engineers on Monday sounded the alarm over the potential for severe damage and even loss of life in the event of...
Municipality wants power to deal with bad landlords
Nicosia municipality urged deputies to crack down on what it says were weaknesses in current legislation, which led to derelict buildings that were increasingly dangerous...
Our View: Punishment for landlords that rent unsafe premises
The blame game over the collapse of balconies on two buildings in Paphos in the space of 24 hours is well underway, as passing the...
Phedonos slams ministry indifference over unsafe buildings
The row has deepened between the Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos and the interior ministry over unsuitable and dangerous living quarters, as both sides continue to...
Second balcony collapse in Paphos, interior ministry asks municipality to account for itself (Update 2)
Another balcony collapsed at noon on Saturday in a building on the central Posidon Avenue in Kato Paphos, near the municipal baths, CNA reported. The ...
Should the government rent office space?
There is a lot of public discussion going on regarding the rental of private office buildings for the government’s needs. On the one hand, one...
Inefficient buildings will increase winter bite
Against a backdrop of spiralling energy costs, our buildings remain woefully energy inefficient The 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26) which starts today has been...
Respectful cohabitation
As the building industry grows, especially for residential properties, both houses and apartment buildings, the ability to quietly cohabitate becomes more and more important. Regrettably,...
