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Researchers say safety concerns over RAAC concrete in UK schools could be “the tip of the iceberg”. Researchers say safety concerns over RAAC concrete in UK schools could be “the tip of the iceberg”.

RAAC concrete was used in thousands of public buildings throughout the UK in the late 20th century and has an estimated 30 year life span.

Recently, there has been much conversation in the media about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to its potential for failure over time. This article will provide an overview of this controversial building material.

Questions have been raised about the safety of some school buildings after 35 were found to contain RAAC.

Schools at risk of collapsing concrete will be identified this week and next, the education minister says.

After the Department for Education (DfE) updated its guidance on mitigating the potential impacts of RAAC last week, at least 156 schools and 34 hospitals

The concrete is prone to collapse and is affecting more than 150 schools across England.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan conceded huge uncertainty remains over a slew of questions as she faced a bruising round of interviews this morning.

The failing building material that is leading to the closure of dozens of schools should never have been used in any permanent buildings, a former president of

The material, which has a 30-year life span, was used extensively to build schools between the 1950s and the mid-90s.