The recent Scottish Government Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report recognises the importance of this tragic event as a catalyst for profound change in enhancing resident safety. The introduction of a number of reforms, immediately following the Grenfell disaster in 2017, have now been augmented by the Scottish Governments acceptance of all […]
A less than enthusiastic response from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) following the Spring Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Economic growth forecasts have been cut from 2% to 1% for 2025 and by the end of the parliament, fiscal headroom will stand at £10 billion, which in the words of the OBR […]
Is it possible to believe you’re doing the right thing – yet be inadvertently embarking on a course of action that sets the conditions for a catastrophic failure? This is the question that we frequently pose to housing sector leaders when we first engage over the issue of fire safety protection for residents. Post-Grenfell, the […]
Harmony Fire has further strengthened its relationship with The Guinness Partnership, one of the largest providers of affordable housing in England, following the renewal of a two-year fire service and maintenance framework contract. This latest award builds on the company’s existing four-year fire safety framework contract with Guinness, encompassing a multi-disciplinary fire safety enhancement scope […]
The aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy continues to shape building safety reforms across the UK, and the government’s recent acceptance of all 58 Inquiry recommendations reinforces the reforms introduced by the Building Safety Act and other key policies. Dame Judith Hackitt joined us to exclusively reveal some of the key elements of the government’s […]