All building safety articles – Page 2
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CommentConstruction claims over sinkholes and landslips are on the rise
As geological risks increase, driven by climate change, claims relating to geotechnical impacts on construction projects may become more common
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator losing half its time setting up inter-organisation groups, says minister
Alex Norris says regulatory delays must be brought down but process should ‘feel onerous’
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NewsMHCLG must take ‘clearer central role’ to fix remediation, says Clive Betts
Veteran MP says there was ‘never a sense’ that department had taken responsibility
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CommentFor construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act
Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long
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NewsOne in 10 tall social housing buildings still have fire defects, says regulator
More than 600 such buildings have been remediated since 2017 but 17,000 remain at risk
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CommentImplementing the Building Safety Act in Wales
Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the Building Safety Act applies differently for Welsh buildings
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FeaturesHow closely has the government adhered to the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations?
While Angela Rayner has promised to ‘ take forward’ all of the recommendations, not all appear to have been adopted to the letter. Daniel Gayne and Tom Lowe analyse the wiggle room the government has given itself over some of the key measures
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FeaturesWhat the delays at the Building Safety Regulator mean for high-rise development
The new system of gateway checks on high rise buildings is adding anything up to 18 months to construction programmes. Joey Gardiner finds out why
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CommentChange of focus, elevation of skills and use of tech: how building control must modernise post-Grenfell
Building control is being overhauled following Grenfell. Denise Chevin looks at what changes need to be made
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NewsNew building safety regime adding six months to delivery, says Unite
Student developer has deployed half of last year’s £450m equity raise, according to trading update
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NewsRayner asks regulator for ‘fundamental review’ of Approved Documents
Guidance on meeting regulations to be simplified
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CommentWhat routes do contractors have to claim against cladding firms?
Contractors facing cladding claims from property owners have more than one possible route to claim in turn against the manufacturers
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NewsPlans submitted to redevelop 1960s tower evacuated due to safety concerns
HTA Design and housing association Clarion proposing to replace local east London landmark with 23-storey tower
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NewsDevolved government opens consultation on Scottish Building Safety Levy
Transfer of powers necessary for policy expected to complete in coming month
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NewsOne in four social housing blocks with fire safety defects lack remediation plans, says regulator
Social landlords have identified 1,932 buildings as having ‘life-critical’ fire safety defects to the EWS
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CommentHow can construction rebuild trust after the Grenfell Inquiry found so much evidence of ‘dishonesty’ and ‘incompetence’?
Last week’s report proposed root and branch reforms - now industry and government must come together to bring about real and lasting change
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Features‘We will deliver a generational shift’… Why the Grenfell Inquiry report means another building safety shake-up
Keir Starmer wants his government’s response to the tragedy to mark a defining moment in the safety and quality of housing in the UK. Is the industry prepared for it?
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CommentShock and shame: the Grenfell report has exposed construction’s deadly failures
Now we know the full and terrible truth, only urgent and fundamental change will ensure mistakes are not repeated, writes Denise Chevin.
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CommentSeven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
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CommentGrenfell: a tale of systemic failures
A legal overview setting out the findings of the inquiry’s final report, its recommendations and the potential ramifications for construction