An Oldham tower block is having its exterior wall insulation replaced as part of an upgrade of the borough’s high rises. Montgomery House in Hollinwood which is owned by First Choice Homes housing ...

The latest government cladding test has failed to stop the spread of fire to the standard required by building regulations. This third test was focused on aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding ...

Cladding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting from the elements while enhancing the building’s appearance. When choosing materials, it is important to consider factors such as ...

A FATAL Scots tower block blaze in 1999 raised concerns about the fire risk of cladding, it has emerged. The Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee launched an inquiry in 2000 after a ...

LONDON (Reuters) – The government is urgently conducting safety checks on an estimated 600 high-rise buildings in England which have exterior cladding panels after at least 79 people died when fire ...

Combustible cladding could soon be replaced on a block of flats in the Harbourside according to new plans recently submitted. Each week Bristol City Council receives dozens of planning applications ...