bogarde73 wrote on Jun 18^th, 2017 at 8:19am:


This work would have to be tendered for, to get on the 'Tender List' and then be 'short listed' they would have to be accredited. A company is invited to tender for the work only after they have received a Specification and have agreed to all terms and conditions therein. The managing agents on behalf of the council would issue these specifications which would detail the work required and as a rule are agreed by the contractor when they are signed and returned to the managing agent. The contractor of course retains a copy of such Specification for their own records.

It is the responsibility of the managing agent to inspect such work at every stage and approve it or otherwise. If the work is 'shoddy' or does not comply with the Specification, logically, it wouldn't be approved.

ABC 24 latest news -

confirmed 79 people have died at the tower.

greggerypeccary wrote on Jun 19^th, 2017 at 7:50pm:



It's criminal - I hope we see justice for them.

Bobby. wrote on Jun 19^th, 2017 at 7:55pm:


In what way will that 'justice' manifest itself, Sir Bobby?

... Residents, neighbours, friends and families say they know the number of dead is far higher than the official total of 79 officially declared by police, and therefore reported by the media. I believe them. Celia Grave, a barrister at Garden Court chambers who lives nearby, told me on the record that: ‘“While it is accepted by most people that the actual figure of the deceased can only be provided once there has been proper confirmation, those who are heavily involved do not feel their voices have been heard. The incremental increase in numbers of dead diminishes the impact of a significant loss of life. “Rough estimates are that at least 300 people are missing, presumed dead. It’s an insult to everyone’s intelligence to, on the one hand, portray the total devastation of the burnt out flats, whilst in the same breath suggesting that a limited number of people have died.” A makeshift poster put up at the Latimer Community Church on Sunday (see main picture, above) reads: “500-600 resident; 108 hospital or hostels; 68 dead( the figure then); 324 where are they? Who is doing the maths?” ...

By James Masters, CNN

Updated 1217 GMT (2017 HKT) June 22, 2017

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/22/europe/grenfell-tower-fire-theresa-may/index.h...



London (CNN)The British government has estimated that 600 high-rise buildings across England may be covered in cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower, the 24-story apartment block that was gutted by a huge fire in west London last week.
As of Thursday morning, combustible cladding has been found on at least three tower blocks in the UK, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday that at least 100 buildings a day are being tested, with residents being informed of the findings.

"In terms of how many buildings and how many homes have this type of cladding, the estimate provided to us by councils is that there are approximately 600 high-rise buildings with similar cladding," a Downing Street spokeswoman said.