Morrell review questions new product safety testing regime
An independent review into construction product safety has questioned whether the regulators will be able to effectively enforce tighter standards
By Ian Weinfass 24 April 2023 466 Views
An independent review into construction product safety has questioned whether the regulators will be able to effectively enforce tighter standards
By Kate Youde 13 December 2021 1,754 Views
At the AJ Fire Safety Design Conference a panel of experts chaired by AJ sustainability editor Hattie Hartman looked at how designing for fire safety relates to environmental issues
By Will Ing 24 February 2021 4,432 Views
A senior technician at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has said he did not know about the addition of flame-retardant panels to a fire safety test for the Celotex RS5000 insulation used on the Grenfell Tower
By Megan Kelly 9 November 2020 1,940 Views
The manufacturers of the cladding and insulation installed on the Grenfell Tower manipulated fire tests, used ‘clever marketing’ and took advantage of confusion over safety regulations in the industry, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has heard