Ghana needs a regulatory body for the building and construction industry.

That’s the proposition by Technical Director of Nickseth Construction, Charles Essel.

The call follows disasters poorly constructed buildings have caused including flooding and collapse of buildings.

The challenge of poor workmanship and shoddy construction could be solved by the institution of a regulatory body in the industry.

Mr. Essel says reliance on local assemblies and consultants to monitor projects have outlived its usefulness.

He points out the absence of an independent institution for supervisory responsibility stagnating industry growth.

“There should be in an independent body who will work in the interest of the public…there should be a policing body which will cause everybody to sit up.” He emphasized.

President of Ghana Institute of Construction, Professor Joshua Ayarkwa observes rampant house fires can be attributed to use of low quality electrical materials by professionals in the industry.

Through regular seminars, the institute believes contractors and artisans will be equipped with necessary knowledge to improve services.

The president of the institute is encouraging construction firms to take advantage of the opportunity to update their personnel on best construction practices.

Meanwhile, the Nickseth Construction Company donated ten thousand cedis towards annual conference of the institute.

This is expected to help the institute deliver on its mandate.

Professor Ayarkwah is charging players in the building and construction industry to support the institution financially.