All cladding articles – Page 6
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NewsHousing minister orders testing of non-ACM cladding
Kit Malthouse said the government is expecting test results by the summer
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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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NewsNo plans in place to replace combustible cladding on more than 100 privately-owned towers
But this number has fallen from more than 200 in June
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NewsMinisters extend probe to non-ACM cladding
Government set to ban aluminium composite material cladding but looking into other potentially flammable finishes
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NewsHousing secretary set to ban combustible cladding
Ban is not expected to apply to existing buildings
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NewsPrater to deliver full envelope for £88m Gatwick Hangar
Cladding firm brought in by main contractor Sisk
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NewsCombustible cladding set to remain on almost three quarters of private sector homes
Over 200 buildings have no plan in place to replace problem cladding
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NewsCombustible cladding ban should extend to existing buildings, MPs say
The housing committee said ban should also cover hospitals, hotels and student accommodation
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NewsPlymouth housing authority appoints contractor for cladding work
Exeter firm Mi-Space is set to replace composite cladding on three towers
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NewsSkanska's £165m Papworth hospital job delayed after failed insulation test
The project was due to be handed over this month
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NewsMPs told buildings with ACM cladding removed still at risk
Experts say many buildings where ACM cladding has been removed are still not meeting fire safety standards
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NewsGovernment announces action plan to speed up combustible cladding removal on private buildings
Work has started on just 21 of 297 buildings
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CommentTo ban or not to ban, that is the question
The government’s consultation on banning combustible cladding materials has been published. The implication is that the industry isn’t capable of constructing buildings correctly
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NewsCombustible cladding ban could add £75,000 to high-rise build costs
Government has published its proposals for banning combustible cladding
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on combustible cladding
The consultation will run until 14 August
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NewsCombustible cladding ban consultation to start next week
Housing secretary James Brokenshire confirmed details to MPs yesterday
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NewsGrenfell was not designed to provide a safe escape route, say fire services
Counsel for Fire Officers Association suggests staircase was not designed to be safe in a fire
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NewsCelotex denies Panorama's cladding claims
Insulation manufacturer says it is investigating programme’s retardant allegations “as a matter of urgency”
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NewsCall 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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NewsGovernment spells out advice to councils following Grenfell tragedy
Building owners encouraged to send ACM cladding sample for testing, as well as a range of information connected to this