An investigation by the City of Edmonton revealed that the construction of Castledowns Pointe, a condo building evacuated due to structural issues, did not match the original design drawings. This finding aligns with an earlier engineer’s report indicating the building was overstressed and not built to code. Recommendations include better regulation of roles under the Safety Codes Act and improving public safety measures. Despite multiple inspections during construction, no problems were documented, raising questions about oversight responsibilities. The incident underscores the need for enhanced construction accountability and stakeholder education.

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