Tag: Cladding remediation
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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…