Grenfell and Hackitt press releases, articles and resources
Below is a chronological list of documents, articles and responses from the MHCLG, LABC and 100% Hackitt websites that address issues relating to the building regulations and standards that have arisen since the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Chronological list
12 Feb 2019 LABC welcome Dame Judith Hackitt's praise on competency - LABC response - LABC article
1 Feb 2019 Building control should come together and back reform - LABC response - LABC article
20 Dec 2018 Hackitt implementation – further LABC comment - LABC response - LABC article
18 Dec 2018 Updated Approved Document B incorporating most recent changes - MHCLG documents
18 Dec 2018 Brokenshire introduces tougher regulatory system for building safety - MHCLG press release
18 Dec 2018 Building a Safer Future - An Implementation Plan - MHCLG document
18 Dec 2018 MHCLG announcement on Hackitt implementation - LABC response - LABC article
18 Dec 2018 Technical Review of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations - A Call for Evidence - MHCLG document
18 Dec 2018 Government Response to the Consultation on Amendments to Statutory Guidance on Assessments in Lieu of Tests in Approved Document B - MHCLG document
30 Nov 2018 MHCLG Grenfell update - LABC responds - LABC article
29 Nov 2018 Updated Approved Document 7 - MHCLG documents
29 Nov 2018 Government bans combustible materials on high-rise homes - MHCLG press release
29 Nov 2018 Circular drawing attention to the publication of the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 - MHCLG documents
20 Nov 2018 100% Hackitt:100 supporters and counting - LABC article
7 Nov 2018 Massive backing for 100% Hackitt initiative following launch - LABC article
24 Oct 2018 BBA and LABC's rallying call for 100% Hackitt - LABC article
23 Oct 2018 Lorna Stimpson gives passionate speech in support of Hackitt Review (video) - LABC video
22 Oct 2018 100% Hackitt website launches - 100% Hackitt website
9 Jul 2018 LABC's final response to the Hackitt Review - LABC article
6 Jul 2018 LABC Final response to the Hackitt Final Report - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 LABC's response to Dame Judith Hackitt's Review of the Building Regulations - LABC article
6 Jul 2018 Letter to Secretary of State - Feedback on Final Report - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 1: Joint Competent Authority digital Record/Golden Thread - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 2: Digital JCA portal process map - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 3: JCA framework considerations - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 4: LABC detailed response to recommendations - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 5: PAS Peer Review Audit form - LABC document
6 Jul 2018 Hackitt Review response Appendix 6: LABC members' survey - LABC document
19 Jun 2018 Hackitt and beyond: LABC's Building a Safer Future Conference - LABC article
18 Jun 2018 Consultation outcome and response - MHCLG
4 Jun 2018 Building a Safer Future: Hackitt Interim Report published - LABC article
4 Jun 2018 Implementing Hackitt - another milestone for LABC - LABC article
29 May 2018 LABC welcomes 'Hackitt Report' - LABC article
29 May 2018 LABC 10 point plan to progress the Hackitt recommendations - LABC article
13 Apr 2018 BWF reacts to the news that fire doors in Grenfell Tower did not meet test standards - LABC article
9 Mar 2018 Enforcement shouldn't be forgotten in Hackitt Review - LABC article
7 Mar 2018 Dame Judith Hackitt issues building industry challenge - LABC article
23 Feb 2018 LABC to play role in Hackitt Review Golden Thread working group - LABC article
15 Feb 2018 LABC welcomes participation in Hackitt Review working groups - LABC article
17 Jan 2018 7 key points from the Hackitt Interim Report - LABC article
18 Dec 2017 7 Recommendations from the Hackitt Interim Report - LABC article for members
18 Dec 2017 LABC backs Hackitt Review Interim Report - LABC article
18 Dec 2017 Important points for Members from Judith Hackitt's Interim Report - LABC article for members
12 Sep 2017 Review of Buiding Regulations and Fire Safety: call for evidence - MHCLG document
30 Aug 2017 Terms of reference for the Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety - MHCLG document
25 Aug 2017 Government completes large-scale fire safety testing programme - MHCLG press release
8 Aug 2017 Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 3 - MHCLG guidance
28 Jul 2017 Independent review of building regulations and fire safety - Government accounces an independent review of building regulations and fire safety
28 Jul 2017 Grenfell Tower fire: Response and tackling fire risk in high rise blocks - House of Commons Briefing Paper
20 Jul 2017 Building Safety Programme - regularly updated on the MHCLG website, register for updates
10 Jul 2017 The Built Environment Professions back a joined-up approach to respond to the Grenfell Tower disaster - LABC article
6 Jul 2017 Expert panel recommends further tests on cladding and insulation - MHCLG press release
5 Jul 2017 Grenfell Tower: Statement from the BCA - LABC article
18 Jun 2017 Safety checks following Grenfell Tower - DCLG letter to local authorities and housing associations - DCLG letter for members
18 Jun 2017 New build and refurbished building information checklist - DCLG spreadsheet for local authorities and housing associations - for members
18 Jun 2017 Procedure for non-fire rated rainscreen and Procedure for non-combustible or limited combustible rainscreen - LABC documents for members