Newswise — There are two major types of disasters. Unlike natural disasters like tornado and earthquake, fire belongs in the category of social accidents. Building fire accident causes significant ...

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Exterior insulation and finish systems, or EIFS, are proprietary wall cladding assemblies that combine rigid insulation board with a water-resistant exterior coating. EIFS are popular chiefly for ...

The government’s building safety experts warned last year that pressure for the country to meet its energy efficiency goals meant more buildings are being wrapped in materials that could go up in ...

Safety experts compiled report last year that warned an increasing number of buildings are being wrapped in ‘potentially combustible materials’ Grenfell Tower fire – latest updates The government’s ...

Insulation, cladding and decorative fins added to the exterior of Grenfell Tower during refurbishment made it noncompliant with building regulations, the inquiry into the disaster has found. The 1,000 ...