RAAC: Practical Insights from an Industry Leader
Trevor Rushton, Group Chairman
Our Group Chairman, Trevor Rushton, a distinguished authority on RAAC, has provided critical insights and practical guidance to Vol. 13, No. 2, 2024 of the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation by Henry Stewart Publications.
His expertise underscores the importance of thorough risk assessment and maintenance strategies in managing RAAC’s structural challenges. His contribution offers invaluable direction for surveyors and engineers dealing with RAAC, ensuring that safety and durability remain top priorities in the face of evolving industry challenges.
"The media frenzy following the sudden closure of several schools in the summer of 2023 drew attention to the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in many public buildings in the UK, in turn spawning political debate as to why remedial action had not been taken sooner, whether chronic underinvestment was to blame, or whether successive governments had systematically cut corners by using cheap and short-life materials.
This paper attempts to explain the history and development of the product, its characteristics, uses and shortcomings. Comment will be given on survey methodology, risk assessment and remedial works along with potential legal implications for surveyors and other practitioners." - Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation Vol. 13, No. 2, 2024
Trevor Rushton FRICS FCABE ACIArb
Group Chairman
+44 (0)7889 180551
trevor.rushton@watts.co.uk