New Research Highlights Delays in Cladding Remediation
New research has found that many residential buildings are still waiting for cladding remediation work to begin, and industry leaders warn that the progress being made remains too slow.
The research, published by The Property Institute (TPI), compared Government-funded remediation projects with buildings where developers have committed to carrying out the work.
According to the findings, 40% of Government-funded projects have either been completed or are currently on site. In comparison, just 19% of developer-led projects have reached the same stage.
Across all of the buildings included in the research, only 24% have been completed or are currently undergoing remediation work, while almost half are still in the early planning or assessment stages.
Thousands of homes still affected
The research also found that more than 1,300 buildings covered by developer commitments have yet to make significant progress. This means almost 80,000 homes are still waiting for important building safety work to begin.
At the current pace, TPI estimates it could take around 10 years before all developer-led projects have started remediation.
Calls for stronger action
The findings come ahead of the Government's planned Remediation Bill, which is expected to be introduced during the next Parliamentary session.
TPI is calling for the legislation to include stronger legal powers to ensure developers complete remediation work within agreed timescales.
The organisation also wants the Bill to cover internal fire safety defects as well as external cladding, helping to speed up safety improvements across affected buildings.
While remediation work is progressing in some areas, many residents are still waiting for their homes to be made safe. The hope is that the new legislation will help speed up remediation and give residents greater confidence that work is moving forward.
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