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Flats collapse - planning process in spotlight

Series: New Civil Engineer ; (1408) 26 July-2 August 10(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Contractors warn collapse of three-storey block of flats in North London during refurbishment exposes serious flaws in the planning process. In response the Federation of Master Builders called for tougher regulations for small scale structural building work amid evidence that the work was being carried out by unskilled, uninsured builders.

Contractors warn collapse of three-storey block of flats in North London during refurbishment exposes serious flaws in the planning process. In response the Federation of Master Builders called for tougher regulations for small scale structural building work amid evidence that the work was being carried out by unskilled, uninsured builders.