IStructE: responding to the RAAC crisis

Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers

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3 October 2023

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IStructE: responding to the RAAC crisis

The Structural Engineer

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 10, 2023, Page(s) 8

https://doi.org/10.56330/MXNR6428

Date published

3 October 2023

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 10, 2023, Page(s) 8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/MXNR6428

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

The Institution explains how it has been engaging with government and the media to provide insight and advice on the RAAC crisis engulfing the UK's schools.

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8
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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