The MHCLG announced a step-change in addressing the building safety crisis through the publication of its eagerly-awaited and ambitious Remediation Acceleration Plan.
UK Cross Safety Alert drawing attention to the safety risks associated with preventing the operation of smoke vents, in particular Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), by construction works on existing buildings.
The National Audit Office released a report on dangerous cladding, assessing whether MHCLG’s remediation portfolio in England is completing timely remediation of unsafe cladding at a reasonable cost to the taxpayer.
Statement from The Property Institute, marking the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, calling on the next Government to urgently remediate unsafe buildings.
Link to apply for a grant for remediation of a residential building in England, and high rise buildings outside of London. Applicants are able to add as many buildings as they need to, one at a time.
This DLUHC answers some frequently asked questions relating to the leaseholder deed of certificate.
The Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) was formally announced under the previous name - Medium Rise Scheme (MRS) in November 2022. The CSS will meet the cost of addressing life safety fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings over 11m in height (11-18m in London).
David Hills, Senior Director at Ark looks at the new requirements regarding external walls, appraisals, information sharing and remediation plans.