World Socialist Web Site

New type of dangerous building cladding uncovered in Britain, as another fire breaks out

As the Grenfell Inquiry continues to steer responsibility for the tragic deaths of 72 people in a London high-rise in June 2017 towards the undermanned and under resourced London Fire Brigade, the ...
The New York Times

U.K. Opposition Demands Action as Building Cladding Crisis Escalates

The Labour Party is pressuring the government to come to the aid of homeowners living in apartments wrapped in dangerous flammable material that was the cause of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. By ...
JD Supra

UK Cladding and fire safety case update – "everyone else was doing it" is no defence

The Technology and Construction Court has delivered a series of High Court judgments (in Martlet Homes Ltd v Mulalley & Co Ltd; and LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v George Downing Construction Ltd and ...
ArchDaily

Less Joints, More Efficiency: The Impact of the 12” Panel on Cladding Installation

Cladding is an essential element in architecture, combining functionality, technology, and aesthetics to protect and enhance buildings. Among the various materials available, such as stone, wood, and ...
LandlordZONE

Landlords in the line of fire over cladding

Landlords in the line of fire over cladding. A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding. Following a recent High Court ruling, every buildi ...