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Unbraced trussed rafter roof. Built in the 1970s.
Link: https://apple.news/AMWoodZ_vS02UkB_A-mpD_A The average size of new homes in the UK has decreased significantly, now measuring just 67.8 square meters, which is 20% smaller than…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/urgent-thorough-inspections-required-to-establish-risk-of-crumbling-aerated-concrete-in-social-housing-82938 Urgent inspections are needed to assess the risk of crumbling aerated concrete, known as RAAC, in the UK’s social housing, particularly in flat-roof…
Link: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/block-flats-built-bristol-2011-9934175.amp A block of flats and houses in Bristol, built in 2011, will be demolished in 2026 due to significant structural issues and a…
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/home-and-garden/entire-housing-estate-torn-down-just-after-being-built-leaving-developers-with-40m-bill/ar-AA1n8DUX?ocid=socialshare&pc=LCTS&cvid=557e1f9449634e54a241547751ae6ec9&ei=10 A newly built housing estate valued at £40 million was demolished shortly after completion. The decision to tear it down was due to…
Link: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/student-intake-drops-as-fewer-enrol-on-built-environment-degrees Student enrollment in built environment degrees has declined, with 8,950 offers made this year, a 4.8% drop from 2022 and an 8.3% decrease…
