Hackitt suspects Persimmon not alone in safety failings

By Jonathan Owen2020-01-13T06:00:00

Grenfell report author says other firms should follow housebuilder’s lead

The woman tasked with investigating building regulations and fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell fire has said she would be shocked if Persimmon was the only firm with major safety failings in its buildings.

Last month an independent review of housebuilder Persimmon revealed the firm has routinely failed to properly install correct cavity barriers and firestopping on its timber-frame properties.

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