All Grenfell Tower articles – Page 11
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NewsResi towers 'to cost 20% more' after Hackitt
Increased costs down to expected changes in cladding and sprinkler systems
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CommentFire: the need for testing regimes with real-world clarity
The interim Hackitt report acknowledges that there’s no reason why the industry cannot voluntarily adopt cultrual changes ahead of its final recommendations, due later this spring. So let’s.
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NewsHackitt asks industry to help find fire safety solutions
The review was commissioned in the wake of the Grenfell fire
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CommentQuality is now a luxury
Fire engineer Steven Cooper gives his view on the Hackitt Review interim report, commissioned in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster
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News'Clear need for a full overhaul of the regulatory system', says Grenfell report
Judith Hackitt’s final report into building regs and fire safety will be released next spring
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NewsFire safety experts call for building regs updates
Call from fire safety experts for timetable of building regulations updates as Grenfell public inquiry continues
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FeaturesLessons from Grenfell
As the inquiries into the Grenfell Tower fire get under way, Joey Gardiner looks at the construction issues that may have played a part in the tragedy and asks what the industry hopes to learn
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CommentProcuring our safety
Procurement issues lie at the root of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, argues our legal columnist: it’s dangerous for architects and engineers to cede control of how their specification is implemented
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NewsLondon fire chief calls for sprinklers to be fitted in tower blocks
Dany Cotton will be “so very disappointed” if this isn’t one of the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower inquiry
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CommentWhat can we do to improve fire safety post-Grenfell?
New regulations on fire safety won’t stop another Grenfell if we’re still not properly applying the old ones
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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
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FeaturesGrenfell Tower: Heated debate
The Grenfell Tower fire has led to calls for fire safety regulations to be examined. But this was not the first warning sign that the current rules are not fit for purpose. What can be done to make sure a tragedy on this scale doesn’t happen again?
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FeaturesGrenfell Tower: Construction facts
Building’s technical editor considers what is known about the building and the recent upgrade