A building condition survey is an assessment of the physical condition of a building or group of buildings. It involves a thorough inspection of the building's structure, systems, and components, such as the roof, walls, floors, electrical and mechanical systems, and any other relevant features. The survey will typically identify any defects or problems that need to be addressed, as well as any areas that require maintenance or upgrade.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight form of concrete. The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has noted that: ‘Although called “concrete”, (RAAC) is very different from traditional concrete and, because of the way in which it was made, much weaker. The useful life of such (panels) has been estimated to be around 30 years’ (SCOSS Alert, May 2019).

If RAAC is suspected, a specialist Structural Engineer should be appointed. If RAAC is confirmed, the specialist should undertake a detailed assessment and prepare a management and remediation strategy.

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