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RIBA responds to updated second staircase guidance published by the Government. Recently, the subject of a second staircase came up in a client meeting - and there are certainly benefits from a safety perspective to ensuring multiple exit routes. What are your thoughts on this news?  #HealthAndSafety #Architecture #BulidingRegulations

The Grenfell Tower tragedy stands as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of deregulation in fire safety. At Blazemark, we're committed to ensuring that fire safety is never compromised. We must prioritize thorough planning to protect our communities from preventable disasters. #FireSafety #RiskManagement https://lnkd.in/dW6H_GPU

Our thoughts are with the victims and bereaved of the Grenfell disaster, and all those still living in unsafe buildings. It is difficult, and heart-breaking, to read that the deaths of 72 people in the Grenfell Tower fire were entirely avoidable and a direct result of systematic dishonesty by manufacturers, incompetence, flawed housing management, government failures, and the fire service response.   We hope the report, and its recommendations, ensure that action is taken to keep people safe in their homes in the future. Grenfell will be forever in our hearts and preventing a repeat of such a tragedy should drive all that we do within housing and beyond. Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eBvmu38B

The final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report highlights the tragic consequences of systemic failures. It's crucial that these lessons lead to real change, with safety prioritised over cost. This tragedy must drive accountability and reform across housing and construction sectors. #Grenfell #SafetyFirst #Accountability #HousingReform #ConstructionSafety

With everything we’ve seen in the news over the past week or so in Southern California, we were reminded of this amazing little segment by NBCLA from a few years back. Natural disasters, extreme weather, earthquakes, and fire seem to populate our news cycles more than ever. Structures made of concrete and masonry survive and stand in stark contrast to the complete devastation around them. Fire resistant concrete block construction is resilient in not only withstanding heat and flame, but in surviving the water used to battle the fire. Layered stud-based fire-rated systems may have heat resistance, but they are often lost to water damage. Concrete masonry and concrete floor systems have been proven to contain fire events and retain their structural integrity. With CMU structures, fires are compartmented, saving adjacent spaces and the structure as a whole. Repair costs and time frames are significantly reduced when using concrete block construction. #construction #fireresistant #wildfires #concrete #masonry

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, an independent review into the fire safety of buildings was carried out, resulting in the Building Safety Act 2022. Our guide to the 10 key changes and takeaways for property owners will help your customers keep their buildings safe: https://ow.ly/thSz30sCGcf

🚨 Don't let your building be demolished by the government! 🚧 Watch this informative video on how to protect your property and avoid the devastating consequences of demolition. Learn the steps you can take to safeguard your building and ensure its preservation. Knowledge is power - arm yourself with the information you need to protect what's rightfully yours. Check out the video now and take action to prevent any unwanted destruction. Your building's future is in your hands! #protectyourproperty #avoiddemolition #buildingpreservation #knowledgeispower 🏢🔒🛠️

'Date set for publication of Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report' Read our new article about how the Grenfell Tower Inquiry team has confirmed that the second report by Inquiry chair, Sir Martin Moore-Bick will be published on 4 September 2024. Full story available here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ymLsh0 #EST #EmergencyServicesTimes

Over 7 years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Grenfell Inquiry has published its final report that will likely change building regulations forever. The report includes the key figures to be held responsible and recommendations that will hopefully prevent a similar disaster happening in the future. Robert Clark summarises the major findings in the article below ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAFibuiX #RealEstate #LawUpdate #LondonLegal