Grenfell Tower News
The latest Grenfell Tower related news from PBC Today and the UK construction sector.
No deadlines to be set for golden-thread sharing
The government will not set a deadline for people to share golden-thread information with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Enhancing building safety through the reinforcement of fire-resistant structures
In this article, Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explores how the industry can improve practices and prioritise building safety post-Grenfell Tower disaster.
Enforcing the golden thread of information under the Building Safety Act 2022
Discover what the golden thread of information means for building owners and managers, as well as how it will be enforced under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Government threatens cladding companies who refuse to remediate with severe consequences
Three cladding companies, whose poor practices were uncovered by the Grenfell Inquiry, have been warned by the government that they will face “severe consequences” if they do not provide a comprehensive financial package to fix unsafe buildings.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
How will the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations improve fire safety compliance?
This week (23 January 2023), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. In this article, PBC Today explores what the new laws mean for fire safety compliance in the UK.
Building Safety Act: Do safer buildings mean a better construction industry?
In this article, Actuate UK, the engineering services alliance, explores the updated Building Safety Act, what this means for the engineering sector, and how the industry can be held responsible for upholding safer buildings and thrive.
Building Safety Act 2022: Prosecution for defective high rise cladded buildings built after 1992
The new Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 28th June 2022, it is aimed at liability for defects in “dwellings” and in the context of making buildings safe.
Unsafe cladding removal works still incomplete on over 300 high-rise buildings in Manchester and...
A DLUHC data release has disclosed that five years after Grenfell, there are still 300 high-rise buildings with incomplete unsafe cladding removal works.
Cladding indemnity: The case for industry transparency
Across the industry, attention is squarely trained on the re-cladding and renewal of flammable cladding, and with good reason. Yet persistent uncertainty over which party should be held accountable at each phase of the building process confronts subcontractors with lingering professional indemnity (PI) concerns.
Time for change: Will the Grenfell Tower fire prove construction’s Piper Alpha moment?
The Building Safety Act is a welcome recognition that making safe buildings is a highly skilled operation, says Hywel Davies of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
4 pillars for rebuilding trust around safety and compliance in buildings
Global safety science leader, UL details the four best practices in pursuit of greater safety, governance and compliance in buildings.
Building Safety Act 2022: What next for the cladding crisis?
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 what’s next for the property industry and leaseholders that continue to seek clarity for on-going costs associated with the cladding crisis?
High-rise building fire breaks out in central London
Firefights were called to a high-rise building fire on Whitechapel High Street, Aldgate, in Central London as flames and smoke surrounded the 17th floor.
Fire safety: Examining the cladding crisis
Mark Clinton, national head of construction and engineering at Irwin Mitchell, examines the current state of play following the government’s latest announcements regarding the cladding crisis.
BESA warns Gove that cladding plan is not enough
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised Housing Minister Michael Gove for the new cladding plan but has warned that it is not enough to completely fix the scandal.
Government releases new cladding crisis plan of action
The government has outlined a new plan to protect leaseholders, and make developers and companies pay to fix the cladding crisis.
Gove cracks down on UK cladding crisis
Michael Gove has warned developers that they must pay to fix the UK cladding crisis, as he overhauls the government’s approach to building safety.
How building with timber can be safe and sustainable
Ian King, COO, Zeroignition, discusses the benefits of building with timber - both in terms of the environment and also safety.
Gove bans Grenfell lead contractor from government housing scheme
A company linked to the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower is being excluded from the government’s Help to Buy housing scheme, pending the outcome of the Grenfell Inquiry, following concerns of ‘unacceptable’ business practices.
Building Safety Bill: What next?
Following the publication of the Building Safety Bill, Martin Barrett, business development manager of building control at Premier Guarantee takes a look at what’s to come.
Building Safety Bill: Complying with the new regulations and limiting risk
Helen Daley, construction partner at JMW Solicitors, outlines the key points within the proposed legislation and advises developers, contractors and those who may be expected to shoulder increased responsibility in the wake of the Bill, on potential pain points and limiting risk.
Fire-safe cladding funds: A catalyst for change in construction
UK government fire-safe cladding funds should be the catalyst for change in construction, argue software specialists.
Government publishes new Building Safety Bill
The government has published its Building Safety Bill to set out a pathway for the way residential towers are constructed and maintained.
It’s time for fresh ideas on construction product data, not old hat
Darren Lester, founder and CEO of SpecifiedBy, explores the shortfalls of the proposed new Code for Construction Product Information and offers a constructive look to find more productive ways to move forward.
Deconstruct UK to replace Wates on Grenfell Tower contract
Deconstruct UK Ltd will take over from Wates on the Grenfell tower safety and maintenance contract.