CCN – The Latest Updates, News, and Alerts on Combustible Cladding (Breaking News) Reaching more Players in the Cladding Industry


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LEGAL MATTERS

Cladding: Developers Could be Sued Over Fire Safety Defects
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-64878914

Cladding and Fire Safety Defect Claim: LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v (1) George Downing Construction Ltd.
We discuss what is only the second reported cladding case since the Grenfell Tower tragedy which illustrates the commitment of the courts to deal with cladding and fire safety defect claims robustly
https://gateleyplc.com/insight/in-depth/cladding-and-fire-safety-defect-claim-ldc-portfolio-one-ltd-v-1-george-downing-construction-ltd-and-2-european-sheeting-ltd/

Sheppard Robson Dragged into £47m Cladding Row over Woolwich Central Scheme
https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/sheppard-robson-dragged-into-47m-cladding-row-over-woolwich-central-scheme
/5122099.article

Outcome of Willmott Dixon Cladding Battle Could
https://www.building.co.uk/news/outcome-of-willmott-dixon-cladding-battle-could-trigger-similar-suits-say-lawyers
/5122067.article

TESTING & INVESTIGATION SERVICES

Number One Cladding Testing Laboratory in Australia (Affordable & Quick Turnarounds)
https://www.excelplas.com/products-tested/cladding-testing/

Intelligent Cladding Testing to Inform Fire Risk
https://www.claddingtest.com/

Forensic Fire Service for Combustible Cladding
Working with industry specialists in litigation and construction we investigate cladding fires and cladding flammability issues
https://timcousins.com.au/

INDUSTRY NEWS

Event CIBSE NSW | Cladding Fire Risk Management (Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:30 – 19:30 AEDT)
This technical event will provide an audience with CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter, President Kevin Mitchell, and Technical Director Hywel Davies on their Australia and New Zealand tour.
The panel discussion will take advantage of Hywel Davies’ experience and involvement in the UK’s response in addressing the Grenfell disaster. Local panellists will also share Australia’s response to cladding fire risk management.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cibse-nsw-cladding-fire-risk-management-tickets-556193167737

NSW Provide Update on Cladding Taskforce
https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/nsw-cladding-taskforce

ACT Concessional Loan Briefing – 20 March & 22 March 2023
Session 1 on Monday, 20/03/2023 and Session 2 on Wednesday 22/03/2023
Contact [email protected] to confirm interest.

ACT Combustible Cladding Concessional Loans Announced
https://www.act.gov.au/majorprojectscanberra/act-cladding-program/property-owner-information/concessional-loan

ACT Announces That Eligible OCs Can Receive Low Interest Loans to Remediate Combustible Cladding Up to $15 Million
https://www.act.gov.au/majorprojectscanberra/act-cladding-program/property-owner-information/concessional-loan

ROCKWOOL® Launches Recladding Guide for Specifiers
https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/featured/rockwool-launches-recladding-guide-for-specifiers/122164/

Unique Non-Combustible Cladding Product Delivers Elegance and Durability
https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/unique-cladding-product-delivers-elegance-and-durability

Cladding Firm Bosses Were Warned About Fire Risk 7 YEARS Before Grenfell Tower Tragedy
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cladding-firm-bosses-were-warned-29374190

Grenfell System Failure: A Rage-Inducing Inquiry into Government Buck-Passing
https://www.bigissue.com/culture/theatre/grenfell-system-failure-a-rage-inducing-inquiry-into-government-buck-passing/

CJK Fire & Safety Team Trained and Experienced in Combustible Cladding Legal Matters
https://www.insideconstruction.com.au/news/features/cjk-fire-safety-fights-fire-with-prevention/

Welsh Government Accused of Serious Safety Laws Error Over Combustible Cladding
https://www.fia.uk.com/news/cladding-welsh-government-accused-of-serious-safety-laws-error.html

NEW RESEARCH

Effects of Cladding Materials on The Fire Resistance of External Light Gauge Steel Framed Walls Exposed To Internal Fire
https://figshare.com/ndownloader/files/39484666

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As expert consultants, Roscon can devise a solution to address any non-compliant claddings. These solutions may be far more cost effective than
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Step-by-Step Guide For Evaluating the Combustibility Risk of Cladding
https://www.claddingtest.com/

Australian NATA Testing Laboratory Offers Cladding Identification and Testing Services (to determine Combustibility Risk Profile)
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Melbourne Testing Lab for Testing of Architectural Cladding Materials and Combustibility Risk
ExcelPlas now performs Positive Material Identification (PMI) and Combustibility Rating (CR) on architectural cladding such as Aluminium Composite Materials ACM, Aluminium Composite Panels ACP, Expanded Polystyrene Panels EPS, Polyisocyanuarate Foam Panels PIC and others.
We have extensive experience with testing of polymers and polymeric building materials.
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 
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