The Grenfell Inquiry has confirmed that it will publish its report on Phase 2 of the Inquiry next week, on 4 September 2024.

The report on Phase 1 of the Inquiry was published in October 2019. As well as summarising the tributes paid to the deceased by their family and friends, it explained the events that took place on the night of the fire and the steps taken in response, reached conclusions about the origin and development of the fire and the emergency response, and made various recommendations as regards the Inquiry’s initial findings. 

The report on Phase 2 is expected to look at how the state of affairs described in the initial report came about. Its principal focus will be on the decisions which led to the installation of a highly combustible cladding system on a high-rise residential building and the wider background against which they were taken. It is also expected to discuss a number of other issues: of particular relevance to the Construction Industry will be the findings and recommendations made regarding the testing and certification of construction materials and regarding the efficacy of building regulations and guidance around them. 

Forsters’ Construction team will be reviewing the Phase 2 report once published, and commenting on those issues arising from it which are of importance to the Construction Industry.