September 11, 2023
A CROSS report found that combustible insulation on the external walls of a high-rise had been ‘ignited’ during remediation work. Read More
August 23, 2023
Deemed 'unsustainable and unaffordable' to save, two high-rise blocks of flats in Glasgow are set to be demolished. Read More
July 25, 2023
Michael Gove outlined his long-term plans for housing in England on 24 July – with a portion dedicated to building safety. Read More
June 26, 2023
A heartfelt view from two homeowners who have become involved in the wider campaign on the building safety crisis and fire safety. Read More
April 20, 2023
Gove has written to the CEOs and investors of legacy flammable cladding and insulation suppliers to Grenfell, calling on them to 'pay up'. Read More
March 24, 2023
Ron Alalouff reports on the chaos surrounding a residential block with a range of complex fire safety defects. Read More
February 15, 2023
In the wake of assessments under PAS 9980, the council is investing in substantial fire safety improvements for its tower blocks. Read More
February 2, 2023
Michael Gove has given developers a hard deadline of six weeks to sign a legal agreement committing them to fixing unsafe buildings. Read More
January 24, 2023
Over 100 firefighters tackled a fire at a block of flats in East London's New Providence Wharf on 7 May 2021. Read the latest on the incident. Read More
December 12, 2022
The Government has put aside £8 million to provide extra support for local councils to pursue freeholders to begin cladding repairs. Read More
December 6, 2022
The façade on an accommodation building owned by Canterbury Christ Church University is set to be replaced following defects in the cladding. Read More
September 30, 2022
Residents in Greater Manchester have been told to pay an upfront insurance bill of £250,000, after fire safety defects were found. Read More
September 28, 2022
A professional indemnity insurance scheme for professionals carrying out external wall assessment has been launched by the Government. Read More
September 23, 2022
The government has released a short guide on the Building Safety Fund (BSF) which provides funding to address life safety fire risks in England. Read More
September 16, 2022
Cladding remediation is pressing developers to begin an introspective examination of not only their buildings but their construction processes. Read More
August 17, 2022
Iain Cox highlights the importance of looking at a building's design and use as a priority when considering fire safety. Read More