Remediation Acceleration Plan- A Numbers Game
Published: 16/12/2024
The Government's Remediation Acceleration Plan, announced last week, is hoping to focus minds and turbo-boost responsible parties into action via three core objectives.
Objective 1: Fix Buildings Faster
Objective 2: Identify All Buildings With Unsafe Cladding
Objective 3: Support Residents
But behind the announcements, objectives, and good intentions, the scale of the challenges can be best visualised in the numbers.
72 people lost their lives in the Grenfell fire
7 ½ years since Grenfell
4834 buildings (with a storey height of 11 metres or over) identified as requiring remediation
1436 buildings where remediation complete
7000* buildings as yet unidentified that will require some form of remediation
49% of developer-funded remediation schemes are on site
2029 deadline date for all government-funded high-risk buildings to be fully remediated
2029 deadline date for all in-scope** low-rise buildings to be remediated or have a reliable forecast completion date
28 years would be the timescale for remediating buildings at the current rate
* estimates range from 4000 to 7000
** residential block with a storey height of 11m+
Thought Leadership Series
Over the next six weeks, Harris Associates will be contributing to the ongoing dialogue by publishing a four-part Thought Leadership Series. These articles will explore key aspects of the Remediation Acceleration Plan, including:
Ambitious Timescales: Assessing the feasibility of the government’s 2029 target and its implications for the industry.
Resource Allocation: Examining the capacity of the cladding remediation sector and strategies to meet demand.
Economic Impact: Analysing the effects of the Building Safety Levy on developers and the broader housing sector.
Achieving Success: Identifying practical solutions to accelerate remediation while maintaining quality and compliance.
We aim to provide an informed perspective on the plan’s opportunities and challenges, offering insights based on our hands-on expertise in cladding remediation. We are committed to supporting this initiative by sharing expert insights and delivering high-quality remediation solutions.
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Harris Associates will continue collaborating with government bodies, developers, and building owners to streamline the cladding remediation process, uphold the highest safety standards, and support the transition to safer buildings across the UK. We are committed to addressing the complex issues around cladding remediation, as the scope of work continues to grow.
With national coverage, we offer a bespoke solution to enable you to comply with the latest legislation. We are experts in statutory compliance and fire safety-related matters with experienced and qualified technicians, surveyors, engineers, and project managers. For building owners and managers, collaborating with an experienced consultancy like Harris Associates can streamline the remediation process, ensuring that buildings are made safe for residents as promptly as possible.
With our holistic approach to facade remediation, proven track record, and commitment to quality and safety plus our industry-leading PI, Harris Associates are ready to help building owners and managers navigate this complex challenge and lead the way in addressing the ongoing facade crisis.
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