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The UK government has ordered over 156 schools to close facilities due to the presence a dangerous type of concrete as the new school year begins.

Hospitals across the nation could be forced to close buildings because of the same crumbling concrete crisis that has affected schools.

: Seven days after a roof collapse killed a teacher at a school of eminence in Baddowal here, the Punjab public works department is yet to check if th

: Seven days after a roof collapse killed a teacher at a school of eminence in Baddowal here, the Punjab public works department is yet to check if th

The residents say the decision is in contempt of court, which is hearing a matter related to payment of rent to the affected homeowners.

The idea was realized in a collaborative research effort of TU Berlin, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Josef Gartner GmbH that resulted in a full-scale mock-up of a Double‑Skin Facade.

A report by an expert committee has suggested that in new sectors, such building plans can be allowed provided adequate infrastructure is developed, while in old sectors, an audit of existing infrastructure should be conducted before granting permission.

Officials said that the expenses of the audit will be borne jointly by the respective residents’ welfare association and the builder concerned.

The panel says adequate infrastructure should be in place for approval of such building plans. A final decision on the committee’s report is yet to be taken by the state government.

Around 38 percent of schools have passed their design shelf-life and some, built over a 30-year period on the cheap using RAAC concrete, could collapse at any time.