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Safety checks ordered amid concern over thousands of postwar school buildings in England

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Safety checks ordered amid concern over thousands of postwar school buildings in England



Exclusive: Full structural surveys to be carried out on representative sample of about 100 system-built blocksMinisters have ordered intrusive structural surveys of a group of ageing, postwar school buildings in England amid mounting concern about hidden defects that could lead to structural failures.After the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) crisis, which closed schools and prompted mass inspections, the government is concerned about thousands of “system-built” school structures that could pose a safety risk. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/dec/29/safety-checks-postwar-system-built-school-buildings-england

Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent

Publish date : 2024-12-29 16:00:00

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