The Building Safety Act 2022 was written to “deliver the biggest changes to building safety in almost 40 years.”
These were the words of Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, whose independen… Read More
We are local experts in Fire Damage and fire restoration in the York & Yorkshire Coast area, and consequently deal with a many different types of fire including electrical fires. In this… Read More
“Following the tragic fire at Grenfell where 72 innocent people lost their lives, there has been a Pandora’s box discovery of a quagmire of decades of building safety failures. T… Read More
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August 26th: Friends, if you are preparing for competitions or normally want to know the importance, significance, and memorable incidents that happened on August 26th in the world then you… Read More
As a useful reference I thought I would make a definitive (everything I have noticed) list of the mishaps of Sidewheel Paddle Steamer General Slocum. Slocum was launched 18 April 1891. In my… Read More
In recent years, the building construction industry, including the design and construction of exterior façades, has strongly focused on sustainability needs and environmental factors… Read More
As Mike De’Ath, Partner at HTA Design points out, there is no hiding from the fact that offsite housing delivery in the UK is in a very difficult place.
Despite more than a dec… Read More
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Introduction
We shape buildings, Winston Churchill argued, and then they shape us.
The quality of the homes that we live in, the physical nature of… Read More
The fire at Grenfell Tower has exposed serious weaknesses in the regulation of construction activity and construction products. Ordered in the wake of disturbing evidence heard from material… Read More
On the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, we continue to send our love and support to the bereaved, residents, survivors and the wider community. Your fight is our fight. Home is… Read More
One tool stands out for its simplicity yet profound impact on fire safety – the Premises Information Box (PIB). This seemingly unassuming box plays a crucial role in ensuring the safet… Read More
The agreement commits firms to spending £2bn on repairs to buildings with unsafe cladding or other issues.
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It’s completely understandable if you’re worrying about asbestos. It’s a killer. There’s no getting around it. Asbestos exposure still kills over 5,000 people in the… Read More
Credit: Sussexroyal/InstagramMeghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been widely recognized for her impactful charity work and passionate advocacy. With her platform as a prominent member… Read More
Heartbreaking Stories of China
The Great Chinese Famine (1959-1961) resulting in widespread starvation and millions of deaths.
Tiananmen Square protests (1989) and the subsequent milit… Read More
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In a conversation with Bradley Young Technical Sales Manager, InOpera Façade, he talked about Cladmate’s journey, their products, the challenges in the industry, future facades… Read More
The use of fire-rated construction materials has been expanding rapidly in the UK in recent years. This is due to several factors, including the recent changes that have been made to Approve… Read More
Cladding is an essential part of any building project, providing protection, insulation, and aesthetic appeal. But with so many materials and installation methods available, ensuring the qua… Read More
50 minutes agoAbout sharingThe 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombingBy Judith MoritzNorth of England correspondentThe Manchester Arena Inquiry was a mammoth undertaking. Evidence was he… Read More
Social housing managers will be required to study for qualifications, Michael Gove has announced.
The housing secretary said the move was part of drive to professionalise the sector follo… Read More
The NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocol is widely used in addiction treatment centers, crisis centers, community clinics, hospitals, psychiatric facilities a… Read More
Last Friday’s post was about the friction between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but also Palace staff. (You can read my first post on them h… Read More
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