The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, a tragedy that led to the loss of 72 lives, cast a harsh light on accountability, safety standards, and leadership in the UK’s construction industry. As investigations revealed, the failure was not solely about faulty materials or violations in Building Standards; it was also about deeper systemic issues, from inadequate communication to a lack of clear responsibility among project leaders and a need to shift behaviours. In the aftermath, the construction industry is being forced to confront its practices, its culture, and its leadership structures.....
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