All Dame Judith Hackitt articles
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NewsRevealed: Key principles of Hackitt’s ‘golden thread’ to improve building safety
Working group publishes details and definitions to ensure implementation of Hackitt’s recommendations
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NewsHigh-rise developers to face fire safety regulation change from August
Move follows Dame Judith Hackitt’s proposals made in wake of Grenfell blaze
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NewsCPA to launch consultation on post-Grenfell code for construction products
Initiative aims to fight misleading marketing by firms
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NewsCIOB launches new fire safety course as industry prepares for new regulator
Initiative starts next month
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NewsHackitt reveals government is working on changes to Building Safety Bill
Chair of safety steering group says department wants ‘resolution’ for those trapped in unsafe flats
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CommentThe Grenfell Inquiry reveals the urgent need for a culture change in construction
Cutting corners is never in anybody’s best interest, says James Wates
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CommentWhat motivates firms to do the right thing?
There is a clear moral argument for placing building safety above all else, but the business case is what will sway many, says PRP’s Scott Sanderson
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NewsChange now if you want to survive the new building safety regulator, Hackitt tells firms
Legislation due before parliament later this autumn
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NewsDevelopers trying to avoid 18m cladding rule, government official says
Buildings above this height banned from using combustible cladding
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NewsHigh Court challenge to combustible cladding ban upheld
Decision rules portion of consultation had been 'inadequate'
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NewsHackitt slams safety costs fears
Grenfell report author says ‘widespread culture of indifference’ in construction remains
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NewsHackitt 'concerned' key reforms will never happen
Government said it would fully implement proposals Hackitt made in 2018 report
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NewsMore than 400 high-rise towers still have ACM cladding
Government research shows remedial plans for dozens of buildings ‘remain unclear’
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NewsGovernment says key Hackitt proposals will be looked at by next spring
Scores of report’s recommendations are due to be consulted on in the new year
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NewsGovernment says Hackitt's recommendations will be implemented in full
Housing secretary says document marks ‘culture change’ in industry
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FeaturesHackitt review and regaining trust: ‘The industry has created a monster’
With the government’s formal response to the Hackitt review of building regulations and fire safety expected soon, a panel of industry experts at Building Live discussed their own responses – and how trust in the sector can be won back
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NewsMinister to spell out Hackitt plan details by Christmas
James Brokenshire to make announcements on cladding ban and implementing report’s recommendations in coming weeks
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CommentGrenfell and the Hackitt report: whisper it, but progress is being made
Against the odds it seems that progress has been made behind the scenes – with, rumour has it, the help of about 100 civil servants – to implement Hackitt’s review
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NewsGet rid of value engineering, Hackitt tells industry
Construction set up for firms 'to bid at any cost' fire safety author says
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NewsCombustible cladding ban needs to go further, say fire experts
Fire union wants material outlawed on all buildings