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GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY: PHASE 2 REPORT – WHY YOU SHOULDN’T ADOPT A CASUAL APPROACH TO CONTRACTING
November 2024The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report was published in early September 2024 (the “Report”). Beale & Co’s article summarised the core findings and recommendations relevant to the construction and engineering sectors. This update considers the Report’s potential impact on future contracts. The importance of establishing clear contractual relationships Beale & Co’s earlier article delved… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS
November 2024This impact note focuses on the key findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning product manufacturers and the insulation products installed on the Grenfell Tower. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances and causes of the fire. Our earlier article… Read More >
When is a “storey” to be identified and counted for higher-risk building purposes? Recent uncertainty created over Government’s guidance
November 2024Nicholas Blomfield & Others v Monier Road Limited is an interesting First-Tier Tribunal decision on the status and treatment of government guidance regarding the “higher-risk building” (HRB) criteria under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) and Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. Tribunal’s Decision A decision concerning an application for a Remediation… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON BUILDING CONTROL PROFESSIONALS
October 2024Originally published in October 2024 – republished with corrections March 2025 This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the Local Authority Building Control, and RBKC building control (as the relevant building control authority). It also explores the recommendations that will impact building control processes,… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON FIRE ENGINEERS
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed specialist fire engineer. It also explores the recommendations that will impact fire engineers and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON ARCHITECTS
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed architect, Studio E Architects Limited. It also explores the recommendations that will impact architects and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances… Read More >
Grenfell Phase 2 Report: impact on contractors
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed principal contractor and cladding subcontractor. It also explores recommendations that will generally impact contractors and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines… Read More >
Reshaping construction compliance: How mandatory inherent defects insurance continues to transform Saudi Arabia’s building industry
October 2024The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (“KSA”) construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift with a change in the way in which mandatory inherent defects insurance (“IDI”) must be procured from 6 October 2024. Enforced by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (“SAMA”), contractors are required to secure IDI, on governmental residential projects, for inherent defects from… Read More >
Episode #12 – Digesting the Grenfell Report: Is further change needed to Building Safety laws?
October 2024Our ‘Digesting the Grenfell Report’ review continues with a Beale Bitesize podcast hosted by three of our partners Andrew Croft, Jo Lewis and Michael Salau. Tune in as we consider whether the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation remains fit for purpose in view of the recent Phase 2 Report’s conclusions. Please feel free… Read More >
Procurement Lessons Unlearned: Grenfell Tower and the Risks of the Procurement Act 2023
September 2024Introduction One of the lesser explored lessons from the Grenfell Tower tragedy of 14 June 2017 is how failures in the procurement process contributed to the inadequate construction standards, poor regulatory oversight, and ultimately unacceptable shortcomings in safety standards. The disaster resulted in 72 deaths and brought to light numerous safety violations, particularly regarding the… Read More >