In 2 known sites, Ferdinand Cooper (FJ Cooper) was told to use galvanized steel for support beams. This is to protect against rusting in the long term.
Instead of following the engineer specifications, Ferdinand Cooper (FJ Cooper) deviated and used mild steel. In using the inferior spec, Ferdinand Cooper (FJ Cooper) did not refund any saving to the client nor sought the client approval.
When questioned why, Ferdinand Cooper (FJ Cooper) stated very confidently to his client that a product called NS5 would work just as well as galvanizing for rust protection. His client trusted him, but the beams rusted very quickly. The client then realized that he was lied to, and had to repair the rusted beams at his own cost. Ferdinand Cooper (FJ Cooper) did not pay back the repairs even when asked to.
In another cases, FJ Cooper (Ferdinand Cooper) built unsafe structures that was ordered for demolition by the NHBRC. These structures could collapse due to poor structural build. Despite being ordered to do so, FJ Cooper / Ferdinand Cooper ignored this order completely.
FJ Cooper / Ferdinand Cooper also used illegal intake water pipes, as well as installed illegal windows without proper bracing with no regard to client's safety. He did not even install drainage pipes in the balconies, causing flooding on the balconies and also the paving.
FJ Cooper / Ferdinand Cooper has shown to be incompetent and immoral through these examples, and must not be allowed to build for anyone. Besides ruining the life savings of families, he has shown that he is willing to take short cuts even at the expense of safety of the clients.
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