All Hackitt Report articles – Page 5
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NewsConsultation on combustible cladding a start but ban needed now, says RIBA president
Ben Derbyshire says government consultation simply delays a ban which should happen now
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NewsArb should play key role in assessing architects' fire safety competence, says Hackitt
Hackitt recommends Architects Registration Board because of its review of architectural education
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NewsHackitt calls for manufacturers to be banned from testing own products
Final report also calls for an increase in the frequency of testing
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NewsHackitt report: Key points for the construction industry
Seven big takeaways from Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report on building fire safety
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NewsGovernment to consult on banning combustible cladding, says housing secretary
James Brokenshire gives his response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report
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NewsResident calls for combustible cladding ban ignored in final Hackitt report
But review leader says she would support a government decision to ban combustible materials
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NewsHackitt says she would support government ban on combustible cladding
But her final report, published today, does not recommend a ban
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NewsHackitt looks to crack down on building safety shortcuts
Hackitt Review lays out key points where new regulatory body must run rule over high rise residential buildings
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NewsPrivate building control banned from high rise inspections, says Hackitt
Final report recommends new approval body for buildings over 10 storeys but no ban on flammable materials
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NewsHackitt heads off critics ahead of publication of final report
The report is due to be released later this morning
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NewsTheresa May promises £400m to remove Grenfell-style cladding
PM’s pledge comes a day before the Hackitt Report is delivered
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FeaturesGrenfell and cladding: double indemnity
The construction industry has a huge task ahead to re-clad high-rise buildings. But restrictions to insurance cover is causing a shortage of companies willing to take on the work
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NewsRIBA to unveil fire safety guidance
Plan of Work for Fire will offer updated fire protection advice
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FeaturesRegulations: issues of control
Construction failings at Grenfell Tower have highlighted the need for an overhaul of building control to ensure inspectors pick up on breaches of the Building Regulations, but how should this be done?
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NewsFire safety experts call on government to act 'immediately' over building safety
Letter urges Theresa May to immediately make three key changes to regulations
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NewsGovernment looks to toughen building regs on fire safety
Consultation focuses on restricting or banning ’desktop’ studies following the Grenfell tragedy
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FeaturesProduct fire testing: safe as houses?
Construction product safety has been highlighted in the wake of the Grenfell fire. Thomas Lane unravels the complexities of the present system
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NewsExperts say government fire safety plan weakens regs
Desktop studies that Hackitt wanted restricted will now be an official route to Building Regs approval
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NewsResi towers 'to cost 20% more' after Hackitt
Increased costs down to expected changes in cladding and sprinkler systems