The National Theatre’s play. Grenfell: In the words of survivors.
Grenfell In the words of survivors runs at the National Theatre from 13th July to the 26th August.
The Grenfell Inquiry: The hearing I can’t stop thinking about…
The 21st July 2022 was the final day of evidentiary hearings at the Grenfell Inquiry. Attending that hearing changed me. I’ve struggled over the last months to articulate this and am only beginning to understand and confront the implications of what I heard.
Grenfell: Governance, Accountability and Political Agendas
Background Systemic failings in governance, accountability and the role of political agendas are integral to understanding the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Given the extraordinary evidence we have seen in the Grenfell… Read more Grenfell: Governance, Accountability and Political Agendas →
Making the water visible: A Methodology
Making the water visible: A methodology.
Crisis response journal article
The Bronx fire, Grenfell and Cladding
The Bronx fire raises challenging questions about our approach to fire safety post Grenfell.
The 3 Cs of Resident Engagement
Despite the many post-Grenfell promises we continue to see terrible examples of a failure to engage effectively with residents. This blog explores the difference between consultations, collaboration and co-design and suggests that moving away from tick-box consultations may help restore trust.
RBKC fail to learn from Grenfell: A former MP’s perspective
Former MP Emma Dent Coad accuses the RBKC of deliberate obfuscations that are not in the spirit of post-Grenfell engagement to which the Council committed.
RBKC fail to learn from Grenfell: A resident’s perspective
Trellick Tower Development, RBKC fail to listen to residents.
Grenfell, Fish & Systemic Change
Nicky Venables, CEO of New Build Database interviews me about my book, Systemic change and whether we will learn from Grenfell.
In memory… The Lakanal House Fire
On 3 July 2009, 3 week old Michelle Udooka died with her mother, Helen, in the Lakanal House Fire. Lessons were not leaarned and on 14 June 2017, the youngest victim t Grenfell was Logan Isaac Gomes, still-born at seven months.
In memory… Grenfell: The 21st Floor
Watch the BBC Newsnight documentary Grenfell: The 21st Floor.
Grenfell and the tacit knowledge of those at the sharp end – Ed Daffarn speaks to LBC’s James O’Brien.
LBC’s James O’Brien speaks to Ed Daffarn the author of the blog that predicted a catastrophic event at Grenfell.
An Analysis of the Design, Installation & Materials of the Rainscreen Cladding System at Grenfell Tower:
A technical analysis of what happened at the Grenfell Tower Fire.
This report looks objectively at the design of the cladding system and the way in which it was installed, whilst explaining some of the evidence heard at the Inquiry.
Power and Accountability: The psychological contract & responding to catastrophic event
Power and Accountability. The failure of politicians to be accountable for the psychological contract in the face of catastrophic events such as Grenfell, COVID19 and Hillsborough.
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A Mix of Positives and Negatives: Reflections on the Ministry for Housing, Community & Local Government’s recent advice for building owners
Chartered Architectural Technologist and Fire Engineer, Frances Maria Peacock gives her view on the recent advice for building owners issues by. the MHCLG
Supply chains and deferring risk: Week 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
What lessons are there for us to learn from week 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Grenfell, Leadership & the Symbolic Dance: Lessons from Mehra; Barwell; Jenrick & others…
Recent decisions about Benita Mehra, Gavin Barwell and Robert Jenrick are perplexing in the symbolic dissonance with the intent for learning and change.