Latest News Thu, Jun 22, 2017 4:23 PM
Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, the CPA has echoed the words of colleagues across the construction industry in sending our condolences to all those who have been affected.
The oprganisation has also paid tribute to the heroic actions of the emergency services’ response to this incident.
The CPA said there is significant discussion between government and industry on what needs to be done in light of the event. This may require the CPA to set up a task group, but for the immediate future it will be engaging with its Technical Committee and stakeholders across the membership, led by Peter Caplehorn, CPA Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Policy.
As a chartered architect with more than 35 years’ experience, Peter Caplehorn chairs RIBA’s Regulations and Standards Group and oversaw the task group that investigated the 2009 Lakanhal House fire. He also is the deputy chair of the Building Regulations and Advisory Committee (BRAC) and a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
There has been much public speculation about the cause and spread of the fire. At this period of time the CPA said it will wait until factual evidence is established before commenting on the specifics.
The CPA will be coordinating its response with members as well as the wider supply chain and other industry bodies, including the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), BuildUK, and government departments.
Dr Diana Montgomery, Chief Executive at the Construction Products Association said: “Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, I want to echo the words of colleagues across the construction industry in sending our condolences to all those who have been affected.
"Whilst speculation about the cause should be avoided, this disaster reminds us all too importantly of the need to think first and foremost of the safety of residents and occupants in all buildings.”
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