Category: Cladding remediation
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Post-Grenfell cladding training developed through CITB pilot
The new programme focuses on the correct specification and installation of rainscreen cladding systems, fire performance measures including cavity barriers and interfaces, inspection and supervision procedures, legal duties and competence under the Building Safety Act regime, and practical on‑rig assessments to evidence competence. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Making unsafe buildings safe again: the realities of cladding remediation
Facade specialist Kris Zakrzewski MCIOB reports from the front line of construction’s most complex projects Image: Dreamstime Cladding remediation on higher-risk buildings (HRB) is one of the greatest challenges facing the industry today. As a senior project manager working on facades, I witness firsthand how these schemes place pressure on every stage of delivery. Delays often…
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New law will require high-rise cladding remediation by 2029
The government is bringing forward a new Remediation Bill requiring landlords of buildings 18m or more in height with unsafe cladding to complete remediation by the end of 2029. The law will also set a 2031 cladding remediation deadline for owners of buildings 11-18m in height. Under the new legislation, those failing to comply without…