All building safety articles
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Opinion
Grenfell’s aftermath: How fire safety diverges between the US and UK
To a New Yorker, the idea that the UK would even need to discuss the merits of a high-rise having two exit stairs would be ludicrous, writes Chris Fogarty
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Features
CPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations. Deadline for completion Friday 26 July 2024. .
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News
Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report to be published on 4 September
Second report follows hearings to determine how the Kensington tower block came to be in a condition that allowed fire to spread
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Opinion
What the second staircase guidance means for the industry
The long-awaited guidance will give developers confidence to proceed on projects, but debates will continue, writes Andrew Mellor
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News
Government publishes second staircases guidance for higher risk buildings
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals