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testing construction products . Former government adviser and construction expert Paul Morrell OBE will be the independent panel chair , along with legal expert Anneliese Day QC .
The review , announced earlier this year , will examine how to strengthen the current system for testing construction products to provide confidence that these materials are safe and perform as marketed .
The review forms part of the government ’ s ongoing programme of work to reform and strengthen building safety regulation and comes after testimony to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry exposed evidence of testing irregularities and potential gaming of the system by some manufacturers .
Mexico Metro bridge collapse highlights failures Within hours of the Mexico City metro overpass collapse , commentators were quick to speculate the cause , citing concerns over designs , construction and “ allegations of corruption ”, according to reports . Mexican authorities have promised a full investigation .
Linea 12 was built by a consortium of CARSO Infraestructura y Construccion , S . A . B . de C . V ( CCICSA ), a company controlled by the family of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim , Mexico ’ s Grupo ICA , and the Mexican unit of France ’ s Alstom .
CCICSA said in a statement to Reuters it stood in solidarity with victims ’ families and those injured . “ We are going to wait for the official expert opinion ,” it said . Alstom said its involvement in the consortium was limited to certain aspects , including power supply and testing of some electromechanical work , according to the report .
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