All Housing articles – Page 117
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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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CommentFire tests: Cause for alarm
It’s possible that combustible materials used in the cladding for Grenfell Tower and others complied with building regulations, in which case we are looking at a catastrophic failure of the system
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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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NewsNumber of tower blocks failing cladding combustability test rises
May lays blame for cladding on towers at feet of Blair government
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NewsBRE reveals tower block cladding fire test details
Fire test establishes flammability of core material used in ACM cladding panels
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Archive TitlesCladding concerns spread to universities
One university evacuates students, while another is stripping off cladding panels from student digs
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Archive TitlesBarratt looks to expand Scottish supply chain
Source: wili_hybrid Barratt has put out a call for new subcontractors to join its supplier roster in the Edinburgh and Lothian region. The UK’s largest house builder said it wanted to “expand its workforce to meet its ambitious growth plans for 2017”. Trades Barratt is targeting include electricians, plumbers, painter ...
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Archive TitlesGreen light for resi scheme in Liverpool
Falconer Chester Hall has designed the 656-unit scheme for developer Vinco
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NewsSouthwark calls for private developers to check cladding
Council asks private developers to check fire safety of towers in the London borough after Grenfell Tower tragedy raises concerns
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NewsJavid announces Grenfell expert advisory panel
BRE’s Bonfield to advise on immediate actions post-Grenfell
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NewsGrenfell campaigners demand immediate consultation on public inquiry
Consultation should examine who will lead the inquiry and the composition of panel of advisors
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NewsCladding manufacturer stops high-rise sales of Reynobond PE
Arconic discontinues global sales of Reynobond PE for high rise buildings in wake of Grenfell tower fire
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News60 tower blocks fail BRE combustibility test
10% of towers fail Building Research Establishment tests, says government
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NewsPolice to consider manslaughter charges over Grenfell fire
Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said potential criminal offences being looked at
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NewsGrenfell Tower investigation ‘could take two years’
Leading fire investigator warns event was more ‘complicated’ than 2009 Lakanal House blaze in south London
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NewsGrenfell Tower contractors worked on Camden's Chalcots Estate
Contractor Rydon and cladding subcontractor Harley Facades
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NewsCamden to remove cladding from Chalcots Estate tower blocks
Material will be removed from five blocks after independent tests