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Architect ‘signed off non-compliant drawings’, Grenfell Inquiry told

By and 2020-02-03T07:00:00

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Studio E accused of leaving inexperienced architect ‘to sink’

Grenfell Tower recladding project architect Neil Crawford has been accused of signing off design drawings from the façade contractor that did not comply with Building Regulations.

The claim emerged in a written opening submission to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on behalf of some of the bereaved survivors and residents.

The statement also accused his employer, Studio E, of leaving the inexperienced staffer “to sink on his own” as the project wore on.

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