#building-safety

#building-safety

The Grenfell Tower report is expected to reveal widespread failures by involved parties and propose crucial reforms to improve future building safety.

Urgent action is needed to replace dangerous cladding to ensure residents' safety and accountability in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Tower Hamlets Council has secured a legal order to remove dangerous cladding from a high-rise, marking a significant step in building safety enforcement.

The Grenfell Tower inquiry highlights systemic failures and a culture of profit over safety in the construction industry.

The demolition of Spectrum House began after it was deemed unsafe following a fire that left over 80 people homeless.

A significant fire in a high-rise building in Dagenham has led to a major incident declaration and extensive emergency response.

A multi-family brownstone fire in Carroll Gardens led to minor injuries and is under investigation, highlighting building safety risks.

The fire was efficiently controlled within 45 minutes.

A flat in a 13-storey tower block in Enfield was destroyed by fire, now under investigation.

A three-alarm fire on the Upper East Side resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, impacting several apartments.

A contractor's work sparked a major fire that displaced seven families, and the building's lack of sprinklers contributed to the severity.

A two-alarm fire severely damaged a residential building in Bath Beach, leaving it uninhabitable and under investigation.

Building safety remains a critical issue in Turkey following a tragic apartment collapse and recent fire incident.

A fire incident in a residential building led to evacuations and raised safety concerns among residents, stemming from repeated fire-related issues.

Structural engineers assessed damage in Camden after over 100 people were evacuated due to a wall crack.

Efforts are underway to ensure resident safety and initiate repairs.

A two-storey building in Kensington Market is leaning and may collapse, prompting an evacuation and area closure.

The Dagenham fire highlights a critical building safety crisis exacerbated by years of deregulation and budget cuts to safety inspection services.

UK government risks missing cladding removal deadline of 2035 without faster progress in identifying and remediating dangerous buildings.

A Crown Heights building was evacuated due to critical structural issues caused by illegal construction.

New York City has experienced earthquakes of various magnitudes, some with historical significance like the 1884 Coney Island earthquake.

The recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey served as a reminder of the fault lines in the area, leading to questions about the safety of tall buildings.

Skyscrapers are built with flexibility to withstand moderate shaking, like the recent 4.8 magnitude quake in New Jersey near New York City.

Despite the earthquake and aftershocks, New York City did not report any major damage to its buildings, roads, or mass transit system.

Shattered glass fell from the Transamerica Pyramid during a cleaning, sparking safety concerns reminiscent of previous incidents across San Francisco.

A large glass pane fell from a highrise in downtown San Francisco, causing no injuries but prompting emergency alerts.

Government funding for dangerous cladding removal in London tallies over 1 billion, but accountability from building owners remains crucial for safety improvements.

City staff opposes proposal for single stairways in multifamily buildings to comply with International Building Code standards.

The failure to declare solar panels in a fire risk assessment increased the risk and danger for firefighters during a London block of flats blaze.

A basement explosion in East Flatbush injured four people, causing serious injuries and damage to surrounding buildings.

A natural gas leak caused a significant explosion in East Flatbush, injuring four and raising concerns about illegal basement use.