News – Page 19
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NewsReport to improve competency in construction out for consultation
Findings of Competence Steering Group stretch to nearly 150 pages
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NewsSafety expert warns against two-tier building regulation
Local Authority Building Control boss warns against focusing on high-risk residential buildings at the detriment of others
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News‘Give us more info’, fire brigade expert tells industry
Emergency services after Grenfell need to know more about a building’s construction
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NewsGrenfell lawsuit targets US firms
Lawyers representing victims launch US lawsuit against cladding manufacturer, insulation supplier and appliance-maker
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NewsBellway ‘working to establish’ cause of Barking flats fire
Housebuilder ‘offering our support to help remediate the damaged apartments’
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NewsProbe kicks off following Bellway Homes blaze in Barking
Fire at Bellway-built housing scheme in east London ‘fuelled by timber balconies’, locals claim
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on Hackitt response
Consultation published ahead of second anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire
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NewsFosters’ partner appointed to work on Grenfell inquiry's second phase
Prime minister has announced two new experts
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NewsMost firms don’t follow Hackitt recommendations
Building survey reveals construction companies have changed little in response to report after Grenfell fire
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NewsBuilding launches survey on Hackitt Review
Building to host event on next steps for report’s recommendations on 13 June
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NewsGovernment pledges £200m to remove ACM cladding from privately-owned towers
Ministers to consider what action to take against building owners who take no action to remove unsafe cladding
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NewsHackitt 'concerned' key reforms will never happen
Government said it would fully implement proposals Hackitt made in 2018 report
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NewsSome new Persimmon and Bellway homes ‘not fire safe’, BBC investigation finds
Guaranteeing new homes are compliant with Building Regulations is the responsibility of the housebuilder
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NewsTaylor Wimpey sees 6% profit hike
Housebuilder’s pre-tax profit rises to £858m as it says Help to Buy winding down is a good thing
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NewsGovernment set to pay Grenfell Tower site programme director £100k
Housing department appointee will oversee the government's management of the site
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NewsHackitt frustrated by government's slow response to report
Whitehall took seven months to address former HSE chair’s review of building regulations
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NewsMore than 400 high-rise towers still have ACM cladding
Government research shows remedial plans for dozens of buildings ‘remain unclear’
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NewsGovernment says key Hackitt proposals will be looked at by next spring
Scores of report’s recommendations are due to be consulted on in the new year
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NewsBarratt and Kier among eight firms trialling Hackitt recommendations
Pair joined by Wates, Willmott Dixon and L Q in initiative
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NewsGovernment says Hackitt's recommendations will be implemented in full
Housing secretary says document marks ‘culture change’ in industry