All articles by Joey Gardiner – Page 30
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NewsExperts warn government is ignoring combustible cladding problem
Analysis by managing agents group finds 1,400 tower blocks clad in dangerous non-ACM material
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NewsHackitt rounds on industry for ‘excuses’ she hears over slow pace of change following Grenfell fire
Standard practices are ‘gob-smacking’, says chair of board behind building safety regulator
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NewsPowers for new regulator to take at least a year, Hackitt admits
Chair of shadow body overseeing fire safety says scope of regulator to widen
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NewsChinese firm offers to build HS2 and save ‘tens of billions’
CRCC will work with UK government ‘if necessary’
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NewsGrenfell inquiry stalled until end of February
Chair agrees to seek government agreement that evidence should not be used in future prosecutions
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NewsSales up 12% in January, Barratt says
Housebuilder’s half-year results show construction at 12-year high
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NewsGrenfell inquiry held up by legal tussle over witnesses’ evidence
Decision on request by witnesses not to incriminate themselves means hearing will be delayed, chair admits
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NewsMake planning quicker for beautiful schemes, report says
Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission spells out 45 recommendations
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NewsConsultants knew about cladding risk, Grenfell inquiry hears
Evidence submitted by manufacturer Celotex reveals email chain in which firms suggest cladding would fail
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NewsKey construction firms in Grenfell refurb to give evidence
Architect, contractor and specialists to speak as public inquiry restarts today following resignation of panel member
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NewsWorries grow that tougher combustibles ban may damage CLT sector further
Experts warn UK risks losing its global leadership position in sector
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NewsCountryside to open second housing factory next year
First modular plant is now operating two shifts to meet demand, housebuilder says
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NewsHSE to entirely run new building safety regulator
New body was originally expected to include local authorities, fire and rescue services
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NewsMore details emerge on combustibles ban
Housing secretary’s move comes ahead of Grenfell inquiry’s resumption next week
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NewsHousing audit lays into ‘greedy’ firms over poor quality of designs
Report finds ‘unethical’ housebuilders are designing just 26% of homes well
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NewsMore private tower blocks found to have combustible cladding
Just 23 of 197 blocks have solved risk from ACM since Grenfell fire
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NewsSwan latest modular firm to ditch CLT for high-rise apartments
Housing association says combustibles ban prompted decision to move to steel system for offsite homes
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NewsPersimmon tackles quality issues as sales fall
News comes as HR expert recruited as part of housebuilder’s turn-around plan resigns