Eight years ago this week, on June 14, 2017, Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London, was engulfed in flames, resulting in the tragic loss of 72 lives. The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry was published in September 2024, and the inquiry officially closed in February 2025.

Pro-Demnity’s Executive Advisor, John Hackett, along with Architect, Writer and Contributor Gordon Grice, have undertaken an in-depth examination of the Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry’s findings. Their analysis offers unique insights and perspectives on the tragedy, raising critical questions about the potential for similar incidents in Ontario, and Canada. Their revelations serve as vital warnings, emphasizing the important role of architects as key professionals within, and contributors to the construction ecosystem.

Read the four-part series to explore their comprehensive analysis and understand how these insights can be leveraged by Ontario architects to help avoid such catastrophic loss.