Posts by Oliver Wright

Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/government-working-group-warned-of-major-structural-safety-risks-amid-industry-prioritisting-profit-over-safety-leaked-minutes-reveal-83912 An expert group advising the government has warned of significant structural safety risks in buildings, particularly those using the Ronan Point-style construction method,…

Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/southern-housing-evacuates-tower-block-due-to-concerns-over-concrete-84010 Southern Housing evacuated 60 flats from a tower block in Woking due to concerns about the concrete used in its construction.

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67487861 Residents near the Wavendon Green development in Milton Keynes are experiencing significant disruption due to construction noise and vibrations, making daily life intolerable.…

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67161076 Triple glazing is gaining popularity in the UK as it significantly reduces heat loss and increases comfort in homes, with some homeowners like…

Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-berkshire-67473936 A large sinkhole appeared in East Park Farm Car Park near a primary school in Charvil, Berkshire, and has been fenced off for…

Link: MPs have expressed concern over the government’s handling of dangerous concrete (Raac) in schools, highlighting a lack of information and the need for urgent…

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-67418923 Residents of Barton House in Bristol were evacuated after major structural faults were discovered, making the building unsafe in the event of a…

Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/11/15/unstable-tower-crane-shuts-down-leeds-city-centre/ A tower crane in Leeds was deemed unstable, prompting a multi-agency response that included West Yorkshire Police and Fire and Rescue. The crane…

Link: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/major-incident-declared-400-people-8907228 A major incident has been declared in Bristol as around 400 residents of Barton House are evacuated due to a significant structural fault…