The use of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in UK schools and universities is leading to building closures due to safety concerns. According to the Health and Safety Executive, RAAC, a lightweight form of concrete used in public sector buildings from the 1960s to the 1980s, is liable to collapse. The number of schools containing RAAC has increased to at least 40 and nine Scottish universities have also confirmed closures. The costs of identifying and fixing the problem in Scotland will have to be met by the Scottish Government.
B. Braun acquires surgical microscope company
Medical devicemaker B. Braun SE has acquired True Digital Surgery, a company that develops robotic-assisted 3D surgical microscopes. The acquisition brings the company under B.
