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Grenfell Tower wrapped

Grenfell Inquiry module two: A look back at key evidence about the cladding materials

The section of the inquiry covering products installed on the tower contained many shocking revelations. Now that it is over, Tom Lowe explains who said what

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For construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act

By Amanda Long

Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long

Tom Lane

Is it time to stop building in the wildfire affected areas of California?

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The recent fires in the hills around Los Angeles are the most costly in US history. Does it really make sense to live in these heavily wooded places?

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As we reflect on the Grenfell report, we must realise we all have a role to play in reforming construction products

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Changes to construction product regulation will form a key part of the industry’s ongoing reform, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association

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How can construction rebuild trust after the Grenfell Inquiry found so much evidence of ‘dishonesty’ and ‘incompetence’?

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Last week’s report proposed root and branch reforms - now industry and government must come together to bring about real and lasting change

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Grenfell shames us all – but our politicians are just as culpable

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Those named and blamed in Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s report largely got what they deserved, but they were not alone in the way they operated. We may have learnt and changed since 2017, but there is still a long way to go, says Richard Steer