All Grenfell Inquiry articles – Page 7
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: What we learned from ex-Celotex staff last week
Firm worked hard to get unsuitable flammable insulation approved for high-rise use, backed with ‘untrue and misleading’ certification
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NewsGrenfell insulation firm exec signed off ‘dishonest and misleading’ marketing
But former head of marketing at Celotex tells Grenfell Inquiry he did not intend to mislead
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NewsGrenfell insulation firm ‘took advantage’ of building control mistake
Former Celotex product manager admits LABC misunderstanding was used to get product certified
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NewsFormer Celotex product manager tells Grenfell Inquiry firm was ‘completely unethical’
Witness says Grenfell insulation manufacturer exploited ‘ignorance’ of construction firms
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NewsGrenfell insulation had been rebranded 'safe' for high rise, inquiry hears
Celotex RS5000 was the same insulation as an earlier product, which had failed fire test for use on tall buildings
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NewsCelotex manager admits ‘misleading’ marketing of Grenfell Tower insulation
Insulation panels used on fatal refurbishment were sold as being safe for use on high rise buildings despite failing fire test
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NewsManufacturers knew products would burn with 'lethal speed', Grenfell Inquiry told
Hearing shown internal documents from Arconic and Celotex flagging up worries about suitability of materials
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NewsDesigners have not understood cladding risk, Grenfell inquiry told
Expert witness says architects had no idea that cladding panels had such dangerous components
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NewsInquiry told Grenfell architect fell below competent standard
Studio E ought to have known insulation it specified did not comply with building regulations, expert witness says
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NewsGrenfell architect needed fire consultant, says former RIBA president
Expert witness Paul Hyett says Studio E should have hired specialist help
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In FocusGrenfell Inquiry: What KCTMO and expert witnesses told us this week
Client says bending procurement rules ‘not uncommon’ as fire safety consultant savaged for failings in reports
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NewsConsultant ‘failed Grenfell project team’ on key fire safety queries
Expert witness says Exova gave wrong answers at a time when designers were asking valid questions
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NewsFire safety consultant gave ‘entirely inadequate’ advice, Grenfell Inquiry told
Expert says Exova’s suggestion refurbishment would have no adverse impact was ‘very serious evidence of professional negligence’
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NewsGrenfell client had ‘no concerns’ Rydon’s refurb quote was ‘unrealistically low’
KCTMO director tells inquiry bending EU procurement rules is ‘common’
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NewsGrenfell client boss denies secret contractor talks were ‘improper’
Director of TMO accepts contact with bidder risked procurement challenge but says it was not illegal
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NewsGrenfell client ‘never connected’ project with Lakanal fire training
Refurbishment director attended briefings on fatal Southwark blaze but had no discussions on cladding lessons for west London project
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NewsGrenfell client was ‘frustrated’ by main contractor delays to refurb
Tenant Management Organisation project manager also felt “let down” by consultant Artelia over CDM Regulations
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NewsGrenfell project manager didn’t read safety report despite ‘Lakanal moment’
Client’s lead tells inquiry she wanted clarification on west London tower’s cladding following 2009 fire in Southwark
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: Delay as boss at project client ‘finds’ key notes and diaries
Shock as TMO director of assets and regeneration makes last-minute disclosure of previously unseen diaries
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: What we learned from the project client this week
Kenginston Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation believed it didn’t need additional design advice