All Housing articles – Page 29
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NewsFormer Celotex boss signed off ‘dishonest and misleading’ marketing literature for Grenfell insulation, inquiry told
Hearing also told about complaints about material made by Ardmore in 2015
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NewsNearly half of high-rise buildings fitted with Grenfell cladding still have some in place
Government data says 17 buildings still have no plan at all to deal with problem
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NewsGrenfell insulation firm ‘took advantage’ of confused building control staff
Former Celotex product manager admits he did not correct misunderstanding made by LABC
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NewsL&G launches build-to-rent business for the suburbs
New arm to focus on “new ways of living” in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic
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Information - BuildingOn demand | In conversation with Jerry Tate
On demand | Building Design’s Elizabeth Hopkirk speaks to Tate Harmer partner Jerry Tate
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CommentA green homes revolution or total mayhem?
In theory the government is about to start retrofitting 2,700 homes every day. Really, asks Julia Park
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NewsGrenfell insulation manufacturer ‘completely unethical’, inquiry hears
Former Celotex product manager says company exploited ‘ignorance’ of construction firms
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NewsGovernment to U-turn on housing formula
Reports come amid speculation over future of white paper reforms in light of Dominic Cummings’ departure from No10
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FeaturesWhat does the political backlash mean for planning reform?
A government climbdown on a new formula to determine housing need looks inevitable in the face of Tory backbench revolt. Will it now also have to backtrack on its wider planning reforms, asks Joey Gardiner
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NewsPlanning bill set for significant delay
Analysts suggest legislation to implement white paper reforms may not come forward before May local elections
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NewsVistry reinstates dividend after strong trading
Housebuilder the latest to post strong trading update
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NewsInsulation panels used on Grenfell failed fire test, inquiry hears
Manager at manufacturer Celotex admits marketing of product used in tower’s refurbishment was misleading
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NewsHousing department to launch research project into MMC
Initiative designed to shed more light on new technologies
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NewsCouncils split over Bishopsgate Goodsyard development
Hackney says it objects to design despite ‘support in principle’ while Tower Hamlets says project should be approved
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CommentGrenfell Tower: A lesson in how not to manage a project
What we have heard has been a long saga of incompetence, says Graham Watts
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FeaturesA look back at Grenfell Inquiry module one: How experts blamed key players for ‘shambles’
The first part of phase two’s hearings concluded last week - here’s an overview of the evidence revealing major failures, incompetence and buck-passing
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NewsTaylor Wimpey shares rocket after profit upgrade
Chief exec Pete Redfern says housebuilder expects to beat financial forecasts for 2021
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NewsCrest Nicholson says 2020 profit to beat expectations
Share price jumps as South-east housebuilder benefits from strong market and delivery of turnaround plan
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Information - BuildingOn demand | Refurbishment webinar
On demand for free | How can the refurbishment of existing stock can help the sector achieve net zero
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NewsBrick by Brick hits back after audit slams Croydon’s management of developer
Government launches fast-track probe into council which lent £200m to business