Persimmon sets aside £75m for cladding safety remedy work
The group said it would provide 'technical support to ensure the building is made safe.' It added: 'However, if a building owner fails to step up and accept their responsibilities, Persimmon said it stands ready to provide the support necessary to make sure the work is done.' In terms of buildings below 18 metres in height, for which the Government recommends a 'risk-based approach', Persimmon said it had identified 17 buildings 'that may be fitted with cladding requiring detailed investigation.' Persimmon said it would book the £75million charge in its 2020 results to co...