Features Grenfell seven years on: learning from disaster Grenfell still casts a long shadow over the industry. To the dismay of the families of those who died in the tragic fire in June 2017 the process of criminal…
Opinion A year of building safety changes: reflections and the path forward Samantha Mepham says there are several key areas that need to become the norm for the long-term safety of the built environment.
Features BSA: dutyholders face up to new responsibilities Jon Cooper, partner and head of health and safety, and Andrew Westbrook, solicitor, at Womble Bond Dickinson explain the new duties and liabilities of the roles under the Building Safety Act as now in force in England.
Opinion Grenfell victims deserve better than new construction product code Public confidence in construction plunged following the Grenfell fire – but the industry will still have a self-regulatory role in product safety through the new Code for Construction Product Information. That’s worrying, says David Shepherd.
News Rydon sets aside £27m for Grenfell civil claims Rydon Group is making a £26.7m provision for Grenfell civil claims, its latest company accounts show.
Opinion What construction must learn from Grenfell – and Apollo 1 Improving safety in the industry requires more than regulation. It requires moral leadership and a willingness to challenge unethical behaviour at every turn, says Paul Nash.
News Chief inspector of buildings looking for deputy The top boss at the new Building Safety Regulator, which is part of key fire safety reforms following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, is recruiting for a deputy.
Features Building Safety Act: Meeting the golden rule The ‘golden thread’ of information born out of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Grenfell report will soon be a reality. Denise Chevin asks four professionals what this means in practice.
News New planning gateway fails half of higher-risk building applications HSE flags concerns on more than 50% of proposals, as Hackitt tells CIOB conference industry is still resisting change.
Features What did we learn from Grenfell? It’s been five years since the Grenfell fire, but has anything changed? Kristina Smith put that question to five industry practitioners.
News Building Safety Act gets cautious welcome After a series of amendments, the Building Safety Act has finally become law – though construction professional bodies have expressed concerns about its likely impact.