Grenfell Disaster: Government and others blamed.

The Grenfell Tower tragedy, which claimed the lives of 72 individuals, has been attributed to a chain of failures across government, organisations, and the private sector. The final report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has outlined how incompetence, dishonesty, and greed all played crucial roles in turning Grenfell Tower into a death trap.

The Phase 2 report has unearthed significant failings in various areas such as cladding manufacturers, insulation works, refurbishment companies, the Government’s approach, the Local council, housing management, and the London Fire Brigade. The report concludes that the tragedy was the result of decades of neglect by central government and other responsible bodies in the construction industry concerning the use of combustible materials in high-rise residential buildings.

The extensive investigation revealed the avoidable nature of the deaths at Grenfell Tower and highlighted the severe failures in ensuring the safety of its residents over the years. Various companies involved in the refurbishment project, including Rydon, Studio E, Exova, Harley Facades, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Building Control, were criticised for their roles in the disaster.

The report also pointed fingers at governmental bodies and certification authorities like the BRE, BBA, and Local Authority Building Control for their lapses in ensuring product safety and certification. The recommendations from the report stress the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the building safety regulatory framework to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

Panel members and experts involved in the Inquiry emphasised the significance of learning from the mistakes at Grenfell Tower to ensure lasting change in the construction industry. Recommendations include consolidating fire safety responsibilities under one government department, establishing a construction regulator, and implementing mandatory fire safety strategies for high-risk buildings.

The Inquiry’s findings have sparked responses from various industry professionals and organisations, all echoing the need for improved regulation, transparency, and professionalism in the construction sector. Housing associations, government bodies, industry federations, and regulatory bodies have pledged to work towards implementing the recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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