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As the UK’s Raac problems grow, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

Archinect

There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair. There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair.

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As the UK’s Raac problems grows, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

Archinect

There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair. There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair.

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Nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.8% in July, carried by gains in public projects

Archinect

in July, according to an analysis of government spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Spending on highways and streets and public safety saw the largest jumps over the month, up 4.4% Public safety, however, is still down 4.7% billion last month. and 2.3%, respectively.

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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

Deezen

Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

This requires making informed decisions during the design process, considering such factors as client requirements, budget limitations, sustainability, and safety. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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Kilometres of suicide-deterrent nets installed under Golden Gate Bridge

Deezen

Local studio MacDonald Architects has designed the safety nets recently installed on each side of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to prevent people from jumping from its sides. The prices are astronomical," said MacDonald. According to GGBHT, $224 million (£130 million) was spent on the installation.