Italian chemical and development group Acell (Milan, Italy) has already earned kudos in the construction composites industry with its innovative foam-cored sandwich panels for doors (click on “SMC ...

Since the Grenfell Tower fire seven years ago, cladding has become the building industry's worst nightmare. A rush to provide low-cost, lightweight and energy-efficient wrapping for modern buildings ...

Checks are being carried out on hundreds of buildings across the country, as investigations into the deadly Grenfell Tower fire continue. So far the Government has received samples from 60 high-rise ...

Tests similar to this one, showed the dangers of cladding as early as 2004, it has emerged Leaked test results suggest the government and construction industry had early evidence of the dangers posed ...

Cladding is an essential element in architecture, combining functionality, technology, and aesthetics to protect and enhance buildings. Among the various materials available, such as stone, wood, and ...

Expert witness tells inquiry of 20 serious fires that meant danger of panels was well known in industry The builders who erected the Grenfell Tower facade that burst into flames killing 72 people ...

CLADDING used to cover Grenwell Tower before Wednesday’s killer fire WAS a cheaper, more flammable version of two options – the manufacturer of the panels has reportedly confirmed. A criminal ...

SINGAPORE - A review panel has been set up as part of an ongoing probe into how safe the external panels used on buildings here are in the event of a fire. The panel will support the review of ...