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NewsLords committee joins clamour of concern over planning reforms
Peers concerned changes have not been subject to enough scrutiny
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NewsFacade design manager expected ACM to melt, not burn, Grenfell Inquiry told
Cladding firm specialist says combustibility of Reynobond PE 55 panels was ‘not something he ever thought about’
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NewsCladding firm ‘didn’t check’ fire performance of Grenfell insulation
Inquiry also hears Harley Facades got a 47.5% discount on combustible Celotex product fitted to block
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NewsMPs blast government for inaction as flats remain covered in dangerous cladding
Public Accounts Committee says housing ministry must get a grip on delays in removing flammable material
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NewsDesign & build ‘could leave architects liable for others’ work’ under new law
RIBA warns of flaws in government’s draft Building Safety Bill
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NewsArb raises annual retention fee to £119
Inflation-busting rise blamed on extra workload from Brexit and regulation changes
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NewsCladding design manager ‘not qualified’ to advise on fire performance, Grenfell Inquiry told
Harley engineer had only just started a masters in facades when firm was working on Grenfell Tower refurbishment
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NewsEstimating error led Grenfell cladder to favour ACM cassettes, inquiry hears
Harley’s estimating manager admits cost impact was ‘minimised’ by choice of covering eventually installed on block
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News32% of practices made job cuts during pandemic
Architects forced to find jobs in supermarkets, with bigger practices hardest hit
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NewsJenrick approves controversial Hawkins Brown tower
Plans for 18-storey tower close to Kew Gardens were opposed by local council
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NewsHeritage groups give red card to £500m Everton stadium
Victorian Society and Historic England attack plans as ‘unacceptable’
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NewsGovernment delays decision on controversial Broadway Malyan tower
Conservationists call for a re-think as uncertainty continues over £300m Norwich development
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NewsEva Jiricna replaces David Adjaye as Royal Academy curator
Covid disrupts Summer Exhibition for first time since it began in 1769
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NewsCladding firm denies ‘pushing hard’ to use ACM on Grenfell Tower
Harley Facades commercial manager quizzed about close relationship with Reynobond manufacturer Arconic
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: This week’s round-up
Main contractor and facades specialist questioned as hearings resume after summer break
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NewsDan Meis and Pattern submit revised Everton stadium
Original plans were submitted last December
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NewsGrimshaw names new global managing partner
Mark Middleton relocating to Sydney as he takes up new role
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: Harley boss rips into regulatory regime
Cladding firm’s director calls for immediate ban on use of combustible materials, claiming ‘widespread confusion’ in industry
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News‘Buck didn’t stop with us,’ Grenfell cladding contractor tells inquiry
Harley boss says specialist firm was just one of a ’raft of layers’ tasked with making sure tower refurb design was compliant