All Grenfell articles
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FeaturesHow closely has the government followed the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations?
While Angela Rayner has promised to ‘take forward’ all of the recommendations, not all appear to have been adopted to the letter. Daniel Gayne and Tom Lowe analyse the wriggle room the government has given itself over some of the key measures
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OpinionWhat architects need to know about the latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry response
Andrew Mellor examines the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
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OpinionGrenfell’s demolition: loss, memory, and a determination that it must never happen again
Eleanor Jolliffe reflects on the planned demolition of Grenfell Tower and the tensions between safety, remembrance, and accountability
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NewsNew Grenfell ‘super-regulator’ unlikely to be introduced straightaway, industry experts believe
Prime minister expected to set up task groups to look into issues with current regime rather than risk further industry disruption
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OpinionGrenfell Tower: what happens next will define how we remember
Emma Dent Coad reflects on the deep divisions and difficult choices facing the community as the government prepares to announce the fate of Grenfell Tower
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OpinionThe government’s race to remediate unsafe homes: the promises and pitfalls
Andrew Mellor examines the government’s latest plan to accelerate building remediation, questioning whether speed can be achieved without compromising safety and quality
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OpinionGrenfell exposed the fatal flaws of design and build contracts
Design responsibility should not be forced onto the shoulders of builders, argues Tony Bingham
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NewsConstruction ‘sleepwalking’ to repeat of Grenfell due to ‘culture of silence’, says industry organisation
Considerate Constructors Scheme says workers are reporting concerns over safety of materials used on new builds
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OpinionHave we learned the lessons of Grenfell? Architectural education is in the spotlight
Neal Shasore makes a call for deeper reform in how architects are trained and held accountable post-Grenfell
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NewsKeir Starmer promises ‘duty of candour’ law by next April as called for by Grenfell families
Prime minister in conference speech also pledges housing for all military veterans in need
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OpinionARB’s code of conduct overhaul calls for architects to step up
The architectural regulator’s draft code of conduct reflects a rapidly evolving professional context, writes Ben Flatman
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OpinionThe ethics of placemaking: Why people should be at the heart of every project
We should never forget about the safety and wellbeing of the people who will ultimately live in the places that we create, writes Martyn Evans
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OpinionThe need for politicians who understand the built environment has never been greater
Will the new intake of MPs finally be mobilised and given positions where they can use their knowledge and experience? Emma Dent Coad has her doubts
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OpinionSeven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
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OpinionGrenfell’s legacy should be a recommitment to safety and professionalism across our industry
The Grenfell tragedy underscores the vital role of collaboration and expert knowledge within the construction ecosystem
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NewsWhat were Studio E’s failures on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment?
Inquiry found practice fell “well below the standard to be expected of a reasonably competent architect”
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News‘Every construction professional should read this’: how the industry reacted to the Grenfell Inquiry report
Industry bodies have been reacting to the long-awaited Phase 2 report and its 1,700 pages of findings
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NewsStudio E’s controversial appointment to Grenfell Tower refurbishment exposes flaws in procurement process
Inquiry report states that Studio E had not been required to demonstrate that it had ‘the relevant skills, knowledge, or experience for such a project’
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NewsThose who do not feel weight of safety responsibilities ‘are in the wrong job’, says Grenfell Inquiry’s architectural expert
Inquiry panellist ‘makes no apologies’ for new burdens on industry in tearful statement
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OpinionThe Building Safety Act provides a once in a generation opportunity for architects to deliver meaningful change
The new act challenges the profession to up its game and rediscover its repututation for leadership and professionalism, writes Giuseppe Messina