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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.

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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.

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Over 100 schools close in the UK over concrete safety concerns

Archinect

The latest developments began in August when a Raac panel collapsed in a school in England, prompting a wider government review. While 147 schools have been identified as containing Raac, education unions warn that “hundreds more” schools could be impacted.

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Strict building codes prevented a larger catastrophe in earthquake-prone Taiwan

Archinect

The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety." This state of preparedness is credited to government action following a September 1999 earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7

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Fire safety expert "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings

Deezen

World-leading fire safety expert José Torero has told Dezeen he is "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings being constructed around the world. He supported official investigations into some of the world's most high-profile building safety incidents, including the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 and the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Transforming Vacant Offices Into Dynamic Mixed-Use Hubs: Solutions for Unoccupied Buildings in U.S. Downtowns

ArchDaily

As a result, retail and restaurant businesses in these areas are struggling, urban transit systems are losing ridership, and city governments are grappling with the loss of tax revenue necessary to maintain public safety and sanitation. So, how can cities bring people back into their central business districts?

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UK government introduces restrictions for timber in mid-rise buildings' external walls

Deezen

Timber wall systems will need to pass a large-scale fire safety test before they can be used on medium-rise residential blocks in England under building regulations being introduced by the UK government. The UK government was first informed that this type of cladding was dangerous in 2002.