Grenfell TMO ‘More Interested’ In Savings Potential Of ACM Panels

Phase 2 of the Grenfell Inquiry has heard that aesthetics was the “principal concern” of the planners involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower – while the TMO was more interested in the savings that could be made by using ACM panels rather than the originally specified zinc. The claim came in the opening statement from Rydon, the main contractor on the tower’s £10m 2016 refurbishment, which involved cladding the tower in panels that Phase 1 of the inquiry concluded were the main cause of the fire spread. Rydon’s statement also alleged that internal emails from cladding manufacturer Arconic knew that its cladding panels were not suitable for use on building facades. Read more on 24housing.

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