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In recent years, building cladding has become almost the default design element of architects and those
involved in new construction and refurbishment of existing buildings, due to its ability to transform what
may otherwise be a plain building, or old building into something much more contemporary and
aesthetically pleasing.
But as evidenced by high-profile fires in the last three years at Grenfell Tower (London), Lacrosse Docklands
(Melbourne) and the Torch Tower (Dubai), non-compliant fire panels – the type which have been used
extensively in Australia and around the world – represent a major fire hazard which can lead to multiple
deaths when a fire does start within the building.