Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) hit the headlines in summer 2023 when the roofs of three schools collapsed unexpectedly.
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The collapsing of roof of the schools led to concerns about the safety of buildings containing RAAC and The Department for Education advised1 that all areas with RAAC should be closed.

RAAC has since been discovered in some housing associations properties in the UK, with the Scottish regulator announcing in April 2024 that over 2,000 properties had been identified at risk2 and tenants being evacuated from their Welsh housing properties3 due to RAAC concerns in March 2024.

The Regulator of Social Housing has emphasised the importance of identifying any RAAC components in housing stock and taking appropriate action.

This webinar will be hosted by Simon Lynch, Account Director, Gallagher, and presented by Rachael Fawcett, Partner, Weightmans. This event will be live on June 20th 2024 at 10.am. and will also be available to view on demand afterwards at a time that is convenient for you.

Throughout the session, Simon and Rachael will consider:

  • Potential risks faced by housing providers
  • Potential claims related to housing disrepair and conditions where RAAC is presented
  • Potential liabilities that may arise if there is a failure of RAAC in any homes
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Sources

1“RAAC in school buildings: Concerns, risks and government response”, House of Lords Library – UK Parliament. 26 Jan 2024.

2Lloyd, Michael. “Number of Scottish landlords reporting RAAC reaches 13”, Social Housing – News. 18 April 2024.

3Salsbury, Max. “RAAC found in dozens of Welsh social housing properties”, HQN – News. 20 March 2024.

 

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