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Very pleased to announce that Western Stonemasonry Limited have joined The Building Safety Group. Welcome on board with BSG! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

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Manufacturers’ “systematic dishonesty” and certification bodies’ commercial interests prioritised over technical rigour. The highly flammable cladding used on Grenfell Tower was a result of dishonesty on the part of the manufacturers involved. https://bit.ly/47HQb19

Manufacturers' “systematic dishonesty” and certification bodies’ commercial interests prioritised over technical rigour The highly flammable cladding used on Grenfell Tower was a result of dishonesty on the part of the manufacturers involved, combined with a lax approach to testing and certification, writes Ron Alalouff.

Very pleased to announce that Technical Concrete Cutting Solutions Ltd have joined The Building Safety Group. Welcome on board with BSG! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Years of government failure in run up to devastating fire .The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals how a refusal to learn lessons & an obsession with deregulation on the part of central government contributed to a high-risk environment, as Ron Alalouff reports https://bit.ly/3MT58nv

Years of government failure in run up to devastating fire The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals how a refusal to learn lessons and an obsession with deregulation on the part of central government contributed to a high-risk environment, as Ron Alalouff reports.

BSG would like to welcome Newport City Cleaning Ltd. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

The aftermath of Grenfell: A comprehensive overview of UK’s building safety reforms. Adrian Mansbridge & Annie Davies from Addleshaw Goddard provide an overview of legal developments since the Grenfell fire in June 2017, focusing on building & fire safety

The aftermath of Grenfell: A comprehensive overview of UK's building safety reforms The team at Addleshaw Goddard provide an overview of the key legal developments since the Grenfell fire in June 2017, focusing on building and fire safety.

BSG would like to welcome Total Carpentry Wiltshire Ltd. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report: Incompetence & dishonesty at heart of failures leading up to fire. Poor & sometimes cavalier attitude to fire safety & tenants’ concerns on the part of many of the organisations leading up to the fire is highlighted

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report: Incompetence and dishonesty at heart of failures leading up to fire A poor and sometimes cavalier attitude to fire safety and tenants’ concerns on the part of many of the organisations involved in the years leading up to the Grenfell Tower fire has been highlighted by the Phase 2 report from the Grenfell Tower inquiry, published today.

BSG would like to welcome Henstridge Construction Limited. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Grenfell inquiry blames governments and fire service. Introduction of a single construction regulator among report’s recommendations.

Grenfell inquiry blames governments and fire service Introduction of a single construction regulator among report’s recommendations.

National Grid fined £3.2m after pylon worker suffers serious burns. National Grid has been fined more than £3million after safety failures left a father-of-two with life-changing injuries from working on a pylon in South Wales

National Grid fined £3.2m after pylon worker suffers serious burns National Grid has been fined more than £3million after safety failures left a father-of-two with life-changing injuries from working on a pylon in South Wales.

BSG would like to welcome Minibeams Limited, who have joined us from Christchurch in Dorset. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Company fined after worker died in excavation. A company has been fined after a man died while working inside an excavation at a construction site in Glasgow

Company fined after worker died in excavation A company has been fined after a man died while working inside an excavation at a construction site in Glasgow.

Dagenham block fire: ‘Safety issues’ investigation begins. Full investigation of building reportedly undergoing cladding gets underway https://bit.ly/4dFZRLV

Dagenham block fire: Residents raised cladding concerns from 2018 Investigation continues as it's revealed that residents previously raised concerns around cladding.

Builder avoids immediate prison sentence after failing to protect workers. A builder has been given a suspended prison sentence after he put the lives of workers at risk on a construction site in London https://bit.ly/46PUHdz

Builder avoids immediate prison sentence after failing to protect workers A builder has been given a suspended prison sentence after he put the lives of workers at risk on a construction site in London.

Company fined more than £100k after worker loses leg. A Manchester-based waste and recycling company has been fined more than £100,000 after an employee lost his leg after being struck by an excavator

Company fined more than £100k after worker loses leg A Manchester-based waste and recycling company has been fined more than £100,000 after an employee lost his leg after being struck by an excavator.

Woodworking company fined following collision death. A wood recycling company has been fined after an employee was killed when he was struck by a JCB wheel loader.

Woodworking company fined following collision death A wood recycling company has been fined after an employee was killed when he was struck by a JCB wheel loader.

BSG would like to welcome Corella Ltd. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

SIP Accreditations & The Building Safety Act. Following the introduction of The Act, more of our members are being asked to supply information about work which falls within scope of the new legislation, especially when applying for SSIP accreditations https://bit.ly/4gmI6TJ

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We would like to welcome Korbuild Limited, who have joined us from Pontypridd in Wales. Great to have you on board with The Building Safety Group! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Experts call for ban on artificial worktops after silicosis cases. Calls for UK government to ban artificial stone worktops follow the first cases of silicosis linked to its manufacturing

Experts call for ban on artificial worktops after silicosis cases Calls for UK government to ban artificial stone worktops follow the first cases of silicosis linked to its manufacturing.

Very pleased to announce that Gloucester Road Maintenance have joined The Building Safety Group. Welcome on board with BSG! https://bit.ly/3EbVpEM

Potential for more? As we continue to mark 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act, David England looks back at its inception and asks what else it can offer. https://bit.ly/4dM0oLR

Potential for more? As we continue to mark 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act, David England asks if the legislation continues to fulfil its potential.

Health & safety investment can be “game-changer”, says IOSH. The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer & his government to invest further in legislation which prevents workers from being harmed

Health and safety investment can be “game-changer”, says IOSH IOSH has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government to invest further in legislation which prevents workers from being harmed.

Company fined £1m as employee suffers serious injuries. A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over 10 metres and sustained serious injuries https://bit.ly/3yBqu5j

Company fined £1m as employee suffers serious injuries A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over 10 metres and sustained serious injuries.