Link: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/may/30/dozens-of-new-school-buildings-in-england-have-combustible-insulation Dozens of schools in England have been built with combustible insulation since its ban on high-rise buildings, raising safety concerns for children. A…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/news/englands-schools-repair-bill-doubles-to-114bn/5112037.article The estimated cost to repair defects in England’s schools has risen to £11.4 billion, nearly double previous estimates. The survey revealed that secondary…
Link: The UK construction industry is facing significant challenges due to shortages of building materials and rising prices, impacting both DIY projects and professional builders.…
Link: The Grenfell Tower inquiry revealed that fire risk assessor Carl Stokes misrepresented his qualifications by using misleading post-nominals and overstating his experience. He admitted…
Link: A fatal explosion in Heysham was caused by a cut gas pipe, according to police reports. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss…
Link: https://www.buildingengineer.org.uk/intelligence/deterioration-building-envelopes-and-infrastructive Thornton Tomasetti launched T2D2, an AI-driven SaaS platform that detects and monitors deterioration in building envelopes and infrastructure using images. The technology analyzes…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/05/19/roofer-hit-by-falling-air-conditioning-unit/ A roofer was injured when a decommissioned air conditioning unit fell from a roof in London due to inadequate safety measures during its…
Link: https://www.itv.com/news/2021-05-19/disabled-man-left-to-live-in-squalid-housing-as-health-secretary-condemns-horrific-conditions-exposed-by-itv-news Health Secretary Matt Hancock has highlighted the severe impact of poor housing conditions on health, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improving housing quality…
Link: https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/maps-show-the-real-threat-of-climate-related-subsidence-to-british-homes-and-properties/ Maps from the British Geological Survey (BGS) highlight the risk of climate-related subsidence affecting British homes, using datasets that project changes in susceptibility…
Link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14981494/married-couple-critical-gas-explosion-lancashire/ A married couple is in critical condition after a gas fire explosion in Heysham, Lancashire, which also killed their two-year-old neighbor, George Hinds.…
