After Grenfell
The LRB Podcast
Regulatory Failures and the Grenfell Tragedy
This chapter examines the transformation of regulatory bodies in the UK construction industry, focusing on the British Board of Agrement and BRE amidst their privatization and the ensuing conflicts of interest. It highlights the shift from stringent regulations to self-certification that has fostered a culture of negligence, culminating in the Grenfell Tower fire and the catastrophic consequences of cost-cutting and inadequate oversight. The discussion critiques the systemic failures in social housing management and calls for a reassessment of safety regulations and accountability in the wake of such tragedies.
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