All Housing articles – Page 110
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NewsCountryside behind new homes in east London
Barking scheme being carried out in JV with housing association
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NewsExperts ask if cladding tests are effective
As testing continues on 600 towers, questions arise over whether the right criteria are being used for the flammability tests
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FeaturesIn Grenfell’s shadow
After the immediate shock of the Grenfell Tower fire, local authorities and housing associations are trying to work out what it all means for the social housing sector. Joey Gardiner reports
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NewsLakehouse confirms ongoing Hackney fraud investigation
Probe centres on two housing contracts with Hackney Homes
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NewsL&Q carries out extra checks after Grenfell
Reviews being carried out on housing group’s blocks of six storeys or more
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NewsDesigns to be unveiled for Brent Cross revamp
Argent Related will reveal proposals for the first new homes on the site
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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentLondon needs a housing reset
The private rental sector could help the government tackle the housing crisis in the capital
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Archive TitlesContractors and consultants named for £180m northern housing framework
Work to be delivered across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Nottingham and Preston
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NewsGovernment signals £2.3bn infrastructure boost for new housing
Funding will also be available to help build new schools, healthcare centres and digital infrastructure
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News‘Major cracks’ found on south London tower blocks
Arup hired to carry out ‘detailed investigations’ into damage, says Southwark council
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NewsInland Homes sells JV interest
Housebuilder expected to secure ‘significant construction contracts’ to build out the consented development
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NewsRaynsford heads up new planning review
Town Country Planning Association probe responds to concerns that the planning process is no longer fir for purpose
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News'Cheaper cladding' used on Grenfell Tower, says report
Documents seen by the BBC suggest savings were behind the switch to alumnium from zinc
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NewsAt least 60 firms involved in Grenfell Tower refurb
BRE working on a flat-by-flat assessment of every safety feature, says detective chief superintendent
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NewsLewisham removes cladding from two towers
South East London council will not evacuate residents as work takes place
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NewsFire expert says government should ban flammable cladding
Fire Protection Association technical director suggests England should follow examples of US and Dubai
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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?