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Government response to Grenfell Inquiry ‘inadequate’

Tuesday 14th June 2022
The government, building developers and owners' response to recommendations of the inquiry into the Grenfell fire, which took place five years ago today, has been "woefully inadequate" said the Mayor of Londo
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Report ‘highlights BRE incompetencies’

Monday 13th June 2022
A report published this week states that England’s building regulatory environment had seen “increasing freedom” at the same time as “major cladding fires” were occurring.
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Clearway Group acquires Sitewatch Fire and Surveillance 

Monday 13th June 2022
Building security provider Clearway Group has purchased fire and security technology specialist Sitewatch Fire and Surveillance Ltd to enhance its services. 
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Firefighters union challenges government rejection of key recommendation for disabled people

Tuesday 7th June 2022
The Fire Brigades Union has written to the government to demand that it rethinks its decision to reject a key Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendation on the evacuation of disabled residents of high-rise buildings.
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Facilities service market developments W/C 16/05/22

Thursday 19th May 2022
A news round-up of stories in the FM sector
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Government unveils new fire safety plans

Wednesday 18th May 2022
The government has announced a package of fire safety measures that will build upon changes following the Grenfell Tower fire and findings from independent inspection reports.
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Firefighters call for building safety body to be renationalised

Monday 16th May 2022
The Fire Brigades Union has said it will fight for the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to be renationalised.
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Neglected alarm systems cause over 30% of call-outs 

Friday 6th May 2022
Business owners are being urged to check and maintain their security and fire alarms as it’s revealed that over 30% of call-outs come down to poorly maintained systems. 
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Johnson Controls acquires Powertec Pumps

Wednesday 20th April 2022
Sustainable buildings technology specialist Johnson Controls today (20 April) announced its acquisition of Reading-based Powertec Pumps Ltd. 
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What are the latest innovations in facilities service provision? Our W/C 11/04/22 round-up

Wednesday 13th April 2022
A news round-up of stories in the FM sector
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