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INDUSTRY NEWS

Clyde & Co. Lawyers Advise How to Pursue a Claim Against a Subcontractor for Use of Non-ACM Combustible Cladding
https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships/prototype/QBfhTrfzu53YDvH3A/Clyde-&-Co-Virtual-Experience-Programme

Cladding Crisis Driving Owners to the Brink (SPECIAL FEATURE)
https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/cladding-crisis-driving-developers-to-the-brink

Ground Breaking Study Links Combustible Cladding to Poor Mental Health
The study explored the mental health impact on private owners in residential buildings with external combustible cladding
Major Findings of the study are:

  • 89.5% said their mental health had deteriorated,
  • 22.5% reported having suicidal feelings or a desire to self-harm,
  • 71.1% reported having difficulty sleeping,
  • 93.8% said they were suffering from worry and anxiety,
  • 59.6% used coping strategies to deal with their situation,
  • 35.1% said that existing physical and mental health conditions had been exacerbated,
  • 84.1% said they cannot move on with their lives and
  • 57.9% of people had concerns about seeking help or treatment for mental/physical health problems caused by their situation during the pandemic.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-open/article/exploring-the-mental-health-impact-on-private-flat-owners-in-residential-buildings-with-external-combustible-cladding/13D5B5C1504E7FAF17BDA4C456028858

Understanding the Impacts of the UK ‘Cladding Scandal’: Leaseholders’ Perspectives
https://extra.shu.ac.uk/ppp-online/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/understanding-impacts-UK-cladding-scandal.pdf

Arconic Trims Claims in Renewed Investor Suit Over Grenfell Fire (Breaking News)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/arconic-trims-claims-in-renewed-investor-suit-over-grenfell-fire

Walker Street, North Sydney : $7m Plan to Strip Combustible Cladding from Tower
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/walker-st-north-sydney-7m-plan-to-strip-cladding-from-tower-block/news-story/6f8c08208294066e0af1093006a0d855

ACT Cladding Solution ‘Long Overdue’ as Insurance Premiums Skyrocket
https://the-riotact.com/act-cladding-solution-long-overdue-as-insurance-premiums-skyrocket/467467

Agents ‘Will Make Hundreds of Millions’ From Post-Grenfell Safety Work
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/28/agents-will-make-hundreds-of-millions-from-post-grenfell-safety-work

Cladding Safety Victoria Seeking Program Manager
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/program-manager-vpsg5-at-state-government-of-victoria-australia-2622770900

Grenfell Boss Ignored Resident Blog That Raised Fire Risk Fears Before Disaster
https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/grenfell-boss-dismissed-resident-blog-20923442

Grenfell Landlord Boss Told Colleague To ‘Do Nothing’ Over Fire Safety Fears
https://news.knowledia.com/GB/en/articles/grenfell-landlord-boss-told-colleague-to-do-nothing-over-fire-safety-13a09e28eb1c6fd62c794add3be9ec4c7a7d0c78

Cladding Crisis in St Albans – Radio Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6j64-Es_Fc

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT……

Is Flammable Polystyrene Insulation the New Cladding Crisis?
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight/videos/is-flammable-insulation-the-new-cladding-crisis/1138297256648738/?-so-permalink&-rv-related-videos

Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) Seeking Special Counsel for Salary of $229K PA (Applications Closing Tomorrow)
https://careers.vic.gov.au/job/special-counsel-542348

Cladding Removal on Track for 50 NSW Apartment Buildings
https://thepropertytribune.com.au/industry/residential/cladding-removal-on-track-for-50-nsw-apartment-buildings/

Flammable Cladding on Apartment Complexes Leaves Painful Legacy in Victoria Months After Ban
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-20/victoria-flammable-cladding-apartment-buyers-removal-cost/100228692

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