Laing O’Rourke’s 2008 Kingspan fire query revealed in £1.1m dispute

Laing O’Rourke raised concerns in 2008 about the fire-safety compliance of Kingspan insulation specified for a Bury development which was later remediated, court documents reveal. A query sent to architect BDP in December 2008, more than eight years before the Grenfell Tower fire, questioned the… The post Laing O’Rourke’s 2008 Kingspan fire query revealed in £1.1m dispute appeared first on Construction News.

Can blockchain unravel construction’s ‘web of blame’?

(Pictured left to right) Ian Stacey and Mark Leeson are directors and Archie Payne is a data engineer at consultancy McBains The ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire was marked in June. Up to 20 companies are still at risk of criminal charges in… The post Can blockchain unravel construction’s ‘web of blame’? appeared first on Construction News.

Cladding manufacturers on notice: Mulalley secures contribution from Sto in landmark judgment

Steven Carey is a partner and Rebecca Morjaria is a senior associate at Charles Russell Speechlys Nearly a decade on from the Grenfell Tower fire, the courts continue to grapple with the fallout of the tragedy, particularly the question of where responsibility ultimately lies as… The post Cladding manufacturers on notice: Mulalley secures contribution from Sto in landmark judgment appeared first on Construction News.

Housing ministry referred to prosecutors over Grenfell

The Metropolitan Police has referred the housing ministry to prosecutors over a potential health and safety offence linked to the Grenfell Tower fire. Housing secretary Angela Rayner (pictured) said in a statement that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) would review evidence relating to the Ministry… The post Housing ministry referred to prosecutors over Grenfell appeared first on Construction News.

Met passes Grenfell files to CPS

The Metropolitan Police says its has passed all files from the Grenfell Tower investigation to the Crown Prosecution Service for charging decisions.

Construction Management - Managing fire risk with non-combustible cavity trays May 2023

This CPD, in association with Keyfix, discusses the importance of non-combustible cavity trays in buildings. By John Duffin

CABE - Changes and Updates to Fire Safety Standards, 02122020

This Webinar by John Davidson of the National Security Inspectorate (NSi) looks at recent changes and updates to Fire Safety Standards including PAS 79 – Fire Risk Assessment and the introduction of BS 8629 – Evacuation Alert Systems. It will also look at two recently introduced BAFE fire certification schemes – SP 206 for Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems and SP 207 for Evacuation Alert Systems

FR Consultants - The Building Safety Act 2022 explained, 21072022

If you're struggling to make sense of the new changes to regulations in the UK following the commencement of the Building Safety Act 2022, this comprehensive video covers all the key facts you need to know. FRC's Managing Director, Dorian Lawrence explains what the enforcement of the Act means for the industry, the requirements for all Responsible Persons, and the implications if not adhered to

Quadrant Building Control - Important Amendment to Building Regulations Approved Document B – Volume 1, May 2020

This video runs through some important changes to Approved Document B - Fire Safety, that were published by the MHCLG in May 2020 The changes focus on the following fire safety provisions in blocks of flats:- 1. Sprinklers - A reduction in the trigger height from 30m to 11m. 2. Wayfinding signage for the fire service - A new recommendation for floor identification and flat indication signage within blocks of flats with storeys over 11m

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report overview

Phase 1 report and conclusion in executive summary format

Is this proposal from Michael Gove a potential solution to the post Grenfell fire safety issues?