Council sounds alarm on timber-frame housing after fire

A London council has warned fire-safety issues found in around 600 of its low-rise homes may be the “tip of the iceberg” of a national problem according to Construction News. Barnet Council said it is briefing the government and other local authorities after an...

High rise fire safety issues for Birmingham building

Leaseholders living in one of Birmingham’s tallest high rise towers are facing fire safety issues resulting in a building insurance hike of more than 1,200% as they scramble to secure insurance cover for their building with just a matter of days before their current...