Widespread strengthening of construction industry regulation at heart of recommendations
October 8, 2024
The Phase 2 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry concludes with a set of recommendations from the inquiry panel mainly covering the construction industry. Read More
Inadequate planning, leadership and training at heart of poor response to Grenfell fire aftermath
October 3, 2024
Central and local government’s response during the week after the Grenfell Tower fire was “muddled, slow, indecisive and piecemeal”, according to the public inquiry’s Phase Two report. Read More
London Fire Brigade failed to learn lessons from Lakanal House fire, report says
October 1, 2024
Complacency, an undue emphasis on process, and a chronic lack of effective management and leadership were at the heart of the London Fire Brigade’s inadequate response to the Grenfell Tower fire, according to the public inquiry. Read More
Incompetence, inexperience and passing the buck characterised Grenfell refurbishment
September 23, 2024
The highly flammable cladding used on Grenfell Tower was a result of dishonesty on the part of the manufacturers involved, combined with a lax approach to testing and certification, writes Ron Alalouff. Read More