When Buildings Burn from the Outside

When Buildings Burn from the Outside

The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report

Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report

Just a few weeks ago, the London Fire Brigade reported that 225 firefighters were sent to an apartment building fire in Dagenham, London. Flames had raced up the side and engulfed the building that was undergoing remedial work to remove non-compliant cladding. This...

Changing Legislation – The 2012 Bankstown Fire

Changing Legislation – The 2012 Bankstown Fire

It does not take a large event to spark a frenzy of legislative reform. From the broad topics of employment and immigration to aged care and anti-discrimination laws, the umbrella of law reform has covered almost every aspect of legislation present in Australia....