Richard Laco

“1. The fitting of the two below ground landings in core D of the development at the [name redacted] utilised a different methodology to the landings already fitted in cores A and F. The shape of the landings was trapezoid rather than rectangular; and they were lowered vertically to ground level and then later raised & tilted to pass the side fins; rather than simply being lowered from the top directly into place. However, no part of the method statement, risk assessment or lift plan”

“Not only was there no appropriate plan in place for the fitting of the two basement landings in core D, at inquest nearly two years after the event, some site witnesses did not appear to see the need for such a plan. Some witnesses did not appear familiar with basic terminology, despite still holding a pivotal role in planning/approving the plans for such processes, and gave evidence that did not demonstrate clarity of understanding of the processes.”