EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Time to make buildings work better


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he RAAC scandal affecting schools and hospitals has put the safety of public buildings into question and many now believe it’s time for a renewed effort to make buildings work better. Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete(RAAC) was widely used in public sector buildings from the mid- 1960s to the 1990s but is now prone to collapse. It is the reason why more than 100 schools have been fully or partly closed with the Department of Health also announcing that over 40 hospitals have evidence of RAAC. At the recent BESA conference, President Claire Curran, criticised the government for allowing public buildings to fall into disrepair contending it was time to make building maintenance a priority. (See page 4). For a long time Net Zero goals have been the main focus when it comes to buildings and rightly so, as


lowering carbon footprint is so important. This however, should go hand in hand with good maintenance and ensuring buildings are safe. Improving the buildings we work in is crucial for many


reasons, but ultimately it creates an environment in which individuals can thrive and succeed which can only be good for us all.


• Meanwhile in Scotland, the Buildings at Risk register is calling for views on how to secure the future of historic buildings at risk – those that are either vacant, neglected or threatened with demolition. To this end, a survey is seeking to engage individuals, organisations, communities, and professionals, who have an interest in reuse of these buildings. It’s a useful survey that will ultimately encourage the repair and reuse of heritage buildings. (See page 4)


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