The British Standards Institution (BSI) will release new fire safety guidance on 27th November 2024, marking a significant update in building safety regulations.BS 9991:2024 supersedes the…
Safety officials highlight risks of faulty cladding remediation work affecting fire safety systems in buildings.Critical fire-response systems, such as automatic opening vents (AOVs), are hindered due…
Minister Rushanara Ali has stepped down from her building safety role due to links with a firm involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy.Ali regularly attended conferences…
In a stark contrast to remediation efforts in England, Scotland has seen minimal progress with government-funded cladding repairs.Despite a substantial £97.1m UK government grant, only one…
Former housing secretary Michael Gove has voiced his frustration over the lack of accountability from firms linked to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, highlighting international challenges in…
The prospect of justice for the Grenfell Tower fire victims continues to face significant delays.The official inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire took seven years…
The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry highlights systemic failures in government and construction, signalling decades of neglect and oversight.The Inquiry identifies combustible cladding as…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has firmly criticised Rydon, the principal contractor, for significant failures that contributed to the 2017 disaster.The report highlights Rydon’s lacklustre management and…
The Grenfell Inquiry highlighted significant failings of the cladding subcontractor, Harley Facades, in the tower’s refurbishment.Harley Facades lacked a formal contract, blurring their legal responsibilities in…
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces a 30-year liability period for claims related to building defects.Originally, limitation periods for construction claims were six years, with certain…
