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Grenfell Tower architects and construction firms face debarment investigation

Deezen

The UK government has announced debarment investigations for the architecture and construction firms related to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, as well as building safety reforms. This includes Studio E, architecture studio on the refurbishment project that saw highly flammable cladding installed on Grenfell Tower's exterior.

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UK government to force developers to meet £4 billion cladding costs

Deezen

Homebuilders in England have been told by the government that they must agree to fund the replacement of unsafe cladding on mid-rise blocks in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. Many thousands of leaseholders in blocks shorter than 18 metres had previously only been promised government help with costs in the form of a loan scheme.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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A Lawsuit Over Property Tax Assessments Reveals the Perils of Contracting Out Tech

Dwell

This, county officials have claimed, is the result of contracting out their property assessment process to an external contractor, Tyler Technologies , a Plano, Texas-based public sector software provider. But this is only one of several instances in which Tyler has been accused of poorly executing municipal contracts.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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Do Architectural Design Competitions Make a Difference?

Dwell

The Chicago Switch-Flat by Dirk Denison Architects gives owner’s flexibility to grow and contract the space as needed. But including city building, zoning, and public safety departments in any design competition could address permitting and zoning problems, two other issues that often slow construction.

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SimplexGrinnell Awarded Contract by National Joint Powers Alliance for Streamlined Procurement of Fire and Life-Safety Solutions

BD+C

SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco business and longtime leader in fire and life safety, has been awarded a contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to offer simplified procurement of its products and services to 50,000 government and educational entities across the United States. Exclude Content: Yes.

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