All Grenfell Tower articles – Page 10
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Housing secretary says government coming round to cladding ban
James Brokenshire tells MPs government is “minded to agree” with arguments to outlaw combustible cladding
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Hackitt says she would support government ban on combustible cladding
But her final report, published today, does not recommend a ban
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Private building control banned from high rise inspections, says Hackitt
Final report recommends new approval body for buildings over 10 storeys but no ban on flammable materials
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Hackitt heads off critics ahead of publication of final report
The report is due to be released later this morning
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Theresa May promises £400m to remove Grenfell-style cladding
PM’s pledge comes a day before the Hackitt Report is delivered
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Grenfell and cladding: double indemnity
The construction industry has a huge task ahead to re-clad high-rise buildings. But restrictions to insurance cover is causing a shortage of companies willing to take on the work
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Call for clarity on building regs as insurers limit cladding work
Consultants’ inability to get professional indemnity insurance puts replacement programme in jeopardy
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Grenfell lessons may not be learned, says ex-RIBA president
Jane Duncan says industry can’t say that a similar disaster won’t happen again
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RIBA to unveil fire safety guidance
Plan of Work for Fire will offer updated fire protection advice
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Regulations: issues of control
Construction failings at Grenfell Tower have highlighted the need for an overhaul of building control to ensure inspectors pick up on breaches of the Ӱ Regulations, but how should this be done?
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Proposals emerge for Grenfell Tower estate refurb
Report details big-name architecture team’s proposals for Lancaster West Estate
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Fire safety experts call on government to act 'immediately' over building safety
Letter urges Theresa May to immediately make three key changes to regulations
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RIBA warns government to take its Grenfell advice seriously
Hackitt ‘at risk of missing critical recommendations’
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BRE report highlights catastrophic failures at Grenfell Tower
Leaked document points to poor construction and incorrect materials used in doomed tower’s refurbishment
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Government looks to toughen building regs on fire safety
Consultation focuses on restricting or banning ’desktop’ studies following the Grenfell tragedy
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Approval body defends decision not to downgrade Grenfell cladding
Products approval body says it was given no reason to alter fire rating – unlike its French counterpart
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Product fire testing: safe as houses?
Construction product safety has been highlighted in the wake of the Grenfell fire. Thomas Lane unravels the complexities of the present system
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Leader: Behind closed doors
We’ll doubtless see promises of headline-grabbing structural changes in the anticipated Hackitt report. But will changes receive the backing they need?
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Grenfell contractor Rydon profits rise to £9m
Firm decided against making provisions in accounts for the Grenfell tragedy
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Experts say government fire safety plan weakens regs
Desktop studies that Hackitt wanted restricted will now be an official route to Ӱ Regs approval