Month: July 2017
University to re-assess buildings after Grenfell Tower fire
The University of Kent has confirmed it will be reviewing building and student accommodation in the light of the Grenfell Tower fire. Universities across the county are re-assessing their buildings, with sites such as Newcastle University and Bournemouth having found that some of their buildings are fitted with the same flammable cladding as Grenfell Tower In a statement the University of Kent has said: “We can confirm that all buildings, including student accommodation, which are already the subject of rigorous fire risk assessment, are being re-assessed in the light of the recent tragedy in London. Indications so far are…