- Kingspan Settles in Cladding Compensation Test Case
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2024 A YEAR OF CLADDING FIRES IN REVIEW
In 2024, the persistent issue of flammable cladding on buildings remained a significant safety concern, with several notable incidents underscoring the ongoing risks.
Valencia Residential Complex Fire
On February 22, 2024, a devastating fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Valencia, Spain. The blaze, which began on the eighth floor, rapidly consumed the building’s façade, resulting in ten fatalities and at least 15 injuries. Investigations revealed that the rapid spread was due to the use of aluminium composite panels with a polyethylene core—materials known for their flammability. This incident drew parallels to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London, highlighting that critical safety lessons had yet to be fully implemented.
Dagenham Spectrum Building Fire
In the early hours of August 26, 2024, a fire broke out in the Spectrum Building, a seven-story block of flats in Dagenham, East London. The building was known to have “non-compliant” cladding pending removal. Swift action by the London Fire Brigade ensured all residents were evacuated safely, with only minor injuries reported. This incident reignited concerns about the prevalence of flammable cladding in residential buildings across the UK.
BREAKING NEWS
Kingspan Settles in Cladding Compensation Test Case
In late 2024, cladding manufacturer Kingspan reached a settlement in a legal case that was set to test new laws extending the range of legal claims contractors can make against cladding manufacturers. Kingspan was among 11 companies facing claims totaling £70 million from Shepherd Construction, related to a high-rise residential building in Colindale, north-west London. The settlement precluded a court judgment that could have set a precedent for future claims under the updated legislation.LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS
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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
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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.
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- Disgraced Property Developer Leaves Families with $15m Bill
NEWSMAKERS * ACP * Air Apartments * Cladding Safety Victoria * CladdingTest * Class Action * CCN * CSV * EPS Cladding * ExcelPlas * Insurance Council of Australia * Jean Nassif * Owners Corporations * VBA * VIC Government
BREAKING NEWS
Nassif Left Us a $15m Bill to Remove Cladding’: Homeowners
Disgraced property developer Jean Nassif left families a $15 million bill to remove dangerous combustible cladding on a Western Sydney high-rise before doing a runner.Cladding Tax Secretly Extended Despite Reaching $300m Target
The Allan government has extended its controversial cladding levy – which adds thousands to the cost of new apartments – despite it meeting its target of $300m.Insurance Council of Australia Recommends ExcelPlas Lab for Urgent Cladding Testing
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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
replacing the entire building facade.
https://www.roscon.com.au/cladding-facade-audits
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)
http://www.excelplas.com/This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Polymer Building Materials Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/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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- $17m Cladding Ruling – Dagenham Building to be Demoed
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BREAKING NEWS
Dagenham Cladding Fire Building to be Demolished
Judge Rules on Luxury Apartments’ $17m Flammable Cladding Fix
A judge has ruled on the contentious “flammable” cladding dispute involving the imposing Air Apartments
Potentially flammable cladding in a prestigious Adelaide apartment building can be replaced – with up to $10 million covered by taxpayer-funded loans
The $17 million project to replace potentially flammable cladding will go ahead despite a multi-millionaire couple’s lawsuit, a court has been toldINDUSTRY NEWS
10 Years After the Lacrosse Building Cladding Fire, the Defects and Disasters Continue
Cladding and Fire Safety Risks: New Report Highlights Slow Pace of Remediation
Kennedys Lawyers Give an Update on the Remediation of Dangerous Cladding in England
What Routes do Contractors Have to Claim Against Cladding Firms?
LEGAL NEWS
Judge Rules on Luxury Apartments’ $17m Flammable Cladding Fix
A judge has ruled on the contentious “flammable” cladding dispute involving the imposing Air Apartments
Potentially flammable cladding in a prestigious Adelaide apartment building can be replaced – with up to $10 million covered by taxpayer-funded loans
The $17 million project to replace potentially flammable cladding will go ahead despite a multi-millionaire couple’s lawsuit, a court has been toldJudge Calls Out Combative Conduct in Buildings Defect Suit
OTHER NEWS
Too Many Buildings Remain Unsafe After Grenfell Disaster, Housing Minister Warns
Combustible Cladding : Defect Claims: Dispute Resolution Considerations for Owners Corporations
CSV and RMIT Publish Study on Fire Behaviour of Combustible Cladding Materials
Victorian Government Publish Non-Cladding Defects on Class 2 Buildings
Queensland Government List Combustible Cladding Sites as at 31 October 2024
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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
replacing the entire building facade.
https://www.roscon.com.au/cladding-facade-audits
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)
http://www.excelplas.com/This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Polymer Building Materials Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/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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- CSV & RMIT Study – Construction Defect Dispute Resolution
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NEWSMAKERS * ACP * Ashley Hunt * Cladding Safety Victoria * CladdingTest * Class Action * Clyde & Co. * CCN * CSV * EPS Cladding * ExcelPlas * Fairview * Grenfell Tower Report * John Kent * LC lawyers * National construction Code * NCC * Owners Corporations * QLD Government * RMIT * Tom Cotton * VBA * Western Australian Government
INDUSTRY NEWS
Combustible Cladding : Defect Claims: Dispute Resolution Considerations for Owners Corporations
CSV and RMIT Publish Study on Fire Behaviour of Combustible Cladding Materials
Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) Publish New Report on Non-cladding Building Defects
Victorian Government Publish Non-Cladding Defects on Class 2 Buildings
Queensland Government List Combustible Cladding Sites as at 31 October 2024
Flammable Cladding Costs Could Approach Billions for Building Owners if Authorities Dither
Industry Warning as Cladding Repairs Block Smoke Vents
How the Grenfell Fire in the UK Exposed ‘Racial Capitalism’
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Roscon is a specialist provider of property reporting and facilities management services to business in the Owners Corporation and Insurance industries
As expert consultants, Roscon can devise a solution to address any non-compliant claddings. These solutions may be far more cost effective than
replacing the entire building facade.
https://www.roscon.com.au/cladding-facade-audits
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)
http://www.excelplas.com/This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Polymer Building Materials Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/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.
https://www.claddingtest.com/Earlier Issues of This Newsletter Can Be Viewed Here:
https://www.claddingnews.com/news/Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
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- Breaking Industry News and Legal Updates!
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BREAKING NEWS
UK Parliamentary Committee to Investigate Cladding Remediation
Budget Sees Funding to Accelerate Cladding Remediation
Industry Responds to UK Government £1bn Cladding Investment in Autumn Budget 2024
INCA Responds to BBC News Feature Re: “Dangerous EPS Cladding”
INDUSTRY NEWS
Clyde & Co. Lawyers – Rectifying Defective Cladding in Sydney and London: A Tale of Two Cities
Meet Holding Redlich’s Combustible Cladding Legal Team
Cladding Report Highlights the Extent of the Problem
Surveyors in Australia Call Cladding Crisis Findings Outdated
KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS Cladding System Performance (Declassified)
CSV Webinar: Insights from Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (Video)
Cladding Safety Victoria Publishes Annual Work Program 2024-25
Cladding Fires: A Fatal Warning of a Bigger Problem
Cladding Crisis Continues to Cast a Long Shadow Over Construction Industry | Newmanor Law
LEGAL CASES ON CLADDING
The Owners – Strata Plan No 91086 v Fairview Architectural Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] FCA 814
The Owners – Strata Plan 87231 v 3A Composites GmbH (No 7) [2024] FCA 788
Cladding Replacement Upgrading Apartment Balmain NSW
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Roscon is a specialist provider of property reporting and facilities management services to business in the Owners Corporation and Insurance industries
As expert consultants, Roscon can devise a solution to address any non-compliant claddings. These solutions may be far more cost effective than
replacing the entire building facade.
https://www.roscon.com.au/cladding-facade-audits
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)
http://www.excelplas.com/This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Polymer Building Materials Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/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.
https://www.claddingtest.com/Earlier Issues of This Newsletter Can Be Viewed Here:
https://www.claddingnews.com/news/Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
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