Building Collapse in China

There is an increased reporting in news about building collapses. After the collapse in Ahmedabad, India, a news mentions of a building collapse somewhere in China.

It appears that this building also was construction.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/three-killed-in-china-building-collapse/743529/

What are the technical nature of these collapses? Are these to become a common phenomenon?

Comments and write-ups invited.

Building collapse at Saudagar ni Pol, Kalupur, Ahmedabad

A five story building collapsed in Ahmedabad resulting in deaths and injuries. And newspapers are filled with reports. There is a buzz around in town as well. Try Google for news and updates.

It is apparent that blame is on everyone.

Some technical reporting would surely help in understanding what went wrong that the building had to collapse. Purely technical. One can concentrate on completely technical parameters and give a neutral view.

Would any member like to take this up?

A general communication

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