building regulations

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But Karachi, home to more than 20 million, is especially notorious for poor construction, illegal extensions, ageing infrastructure, overcrowding, and lax enforcement of building regulations.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Granted, he isn’t in a position to point out the role of tariffs in raising construction costs, but he might have named building regulations or mortgage lock-in or environmental rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

A government spokesperson said they would urge people to take extra care in the hot weather, and building regulations were in place to reduce the risk of new homes overheating.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

But he said his request could not be facilitated due to "modern day building regulations".

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Stricter antifire building regulations were proposed for the burned-out areas, requiring the use of brick or stone.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy