Wednesday 4th September 2024
CPA welcomes the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report
Today’s publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report is a landmark moment in the history and future of the UK construction industry. As expected, it also raises critical issues relating to construction products. The Inquiry’s findings make clear that the tragedy was wholly avoidable, but for a failure in culture, practice and competence.
We acknowledge and agree with these findings, and again extend our sympathies to the families and wider Grenfell community.
Many of these issues identified by the Inquiry have also been highlighted previously by the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety (led by Dame Judith Hackitt) and the Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime (led by Paul Morrell OBE and Annelise Day KC).
The recommendations from all these reports provide a clear picture about what needs to change in the industry. They also reflect the guiding principles that have shaped the CPA’s work since the Grenfell tragedy over seven years ago, and we have accepted them all.
We continue to work closely with manufacturers, government, the regulators and industry to develop and introduce new standards and legislation that will drive reform.
This is not job done. The Inquiry report is the most powerful reminder, if we needed one, that we must double-down on safety. The CPA is committed to continuing this important work.