Managing RAAC on campus 鈥� May 2025 Update
Posted on behalf of: Better Campus
Last updated: Tuesday, 13 May 2025
In 2022, RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete)was found to have been used in the construction of several university buildings.鈥�
The safety of students and staff remains our top priority. Where necessary, safety measures such as scaffolding props were put in place and the condition of RAAC is regularly monitored. All buildings remain open and safe to use鈥痺ith access restrictions where necessary.鈥�
In 2024, two RAAC projects were completed. Bramber House RAAC roof panels were replaced, and reinforcement works took place in Mandela Hall, Falmer House.
The location and condition of RAAC is unique to each building, so where possible, RAACreplacement鈥痯rojects鈥痺ill be integrated into existing campus improvement鈥痯lans, helping us to deliver the鈥痓est solution for each building.鈥€�
RAAC impacted buildings update
- Arts A:鈥�Safety measures鈥痠n Arts A鈥痗ontinue to be effective and will continue to be monitored regularly – the building remains open and safe to use.鈥疎xterior improvement works are required alongside RAAC replacement works. As Arts A is a Grade II* Listed building, planning permission has been secured in advance of scoping this work. 鈥€€�
- Arundel:鈥疭afety measures鈥痠n Arundel continue to be effective and will continue to be monitored regularly – the building remains open and鈥痵afe to use.鈥�
- Bramber House:鈥�Following the successful replacement of RAAC panels鈥痮n鈥疊ramber House roof, a鈥痵mall amount of RAAC was found during the refurbishment of Eat Central, which has now been supported.
- Chichester I:鈥疭afety measures鈥痠n Chichester I continue to be effective and will continue to be monitored regularly – the building remains open and鈥痵afe to use.鈥赌�&苍产蝉辫;
- Chichester II:鈥�Safety measures鈥痠n Chichester II continue to be effective and will continue to be monitored regularly – the building remains open and鈥痵afe to use.鈥赌�&苍产蝉辫;
- Falmer House:鈥�Work to reinforce the RAAC panels in Mandela Hall was completed in September 2024.鈥€赌�&苍产蝉辫;
- JMS:鈥�Safety measures鈥痠n JMS continue to be effective and will continue to be monitored regularly – the building remains open and鈥痵afe to use.鈥赌�&苍产蝉辫;
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This information is correct at the time of publishing. But please note that all project work is fast-moving, and plans are subject to change. You can stay up to date with the latest on all of our projects through our Viva Engage communities, including:鈥�;鈥�;鈥�;鈥�鈥�
