All building safety articles – Page 11
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NewsMortgage lenders need more information before changing EWS1 approach
Most lenders and valuers continue to require assessments on blocks below 18m despite government announcement
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NewsTory rebel vows amendment to compensate leaseholders for cladding defects
Stephen McPartland reveals his likely amendments to the Building Safety Bill
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NewsEWS1 forms scrapped for buildings below 18m in height
Government and mortgage lenders back changes after research finds ‘no systemic risk of fire’ in smaller blocks
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CommentLet’s pull together to end poor practice
Better inspection protocols and data sharing are key to improved safety – and landowners must join in pushing for change
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In FocusThe Building Safety Bill has been published – what happens next?
The long-awaited Building Safety Bill designed to improve safety and rights for leaseholders has drawn both criticism and praise since its publication yesterday. How quickly will the proposed reforms take effect? Carl Brown explains
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NewsFears raised over £1bn industry cost of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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NewsNHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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NewsArchitect warns of ‘avalanche of claims’ from Building Safety Bill
Industry told to brace for flood of historic claims unleashed by bill
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NewsTory MP brands Building Safety Bill a ‘sticking plaster’ that won’t help leaseholders
Stephen McPartland accuses the government of lacking the will to fix cladding scandal
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NewsHomeowners to be given 15 years to challenge developers over defective work
Building Safety Bill will create new regulator for blocks over 18m in height
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NewsBallymore pledges £20m for fire safety repairs
Developer of scheme involved in Poplar blaze will not confirm if it will cover all remediation costs
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CommentWe need to get to grips with the Fire Safety Act
The passing of the controversial bill last month was a step towards wider reform. It is now time to prepare for the bigger changes to come, says Nattasha Freeman
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CommentLord Best: ‘The fire safety scandal will not go away’
Government this week defeated the Lords’ amendment to protect leaseholders from cladding costs, now it must come up with a credible plan
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CommentHousing associations face difficult trade offs
Inadequate government funding to improve fire safety means social landlords are having to scale back the number of homes they build and delay energy efficiency measures, says Paul Hackett
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NewsWebsites still selling combustible insulation used on Grenfell with inaccurate data
Two firms have corrected the mistake after being alerted
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NewsOptivo to spend £120m on building safety remediation work
Housing association hires contractor as Greenwich council also appoints builders for fire safety
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NewsLabour floats public sector ban for Grenfell insulation firm Kingspan
Irish construction products giant has been shaken by revelations over its conduct during the inquiry into the fire
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NewsTaylor Wimpey ‘slow’ in response to summer market surge, Redfern admits
In second part of exclusive interview, housebuilder chief exec defends decision to raise £500m from shareholders
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NewsOwners of 900 unsafe buildings ‘unable to provide basic information’, minister says
Housing minister Chris Pincher says issue is slowing down safety push
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NewsMPs reject bid to protect leaseholders from recladding costs
House of Lords amendment to the Fire Safety Bill is voted down by government