Noise abatement for RAAC remedial works in schools

The RAAC crisis has revealed the complexities of carrying out construction and demolition in schools and colleges. Not only do contractors need to be acutely aware of safety – but also the serious disruption their work can have on a child’s learning.

Thankfully Echo Barrier’s multi-award-winning acoustic solutions are the perfect choice to keep disruption to a minimum while helping keep work on track to the tightest of deadlines.

What is the problem?

More than 230 schools across the UK are currently known to be affected by RAAC – with the number steadily increasing as the crisis continues to unravel.

Structures built using the material are at risk of collapse and pressure has piled on the government to act and make schools safe.

Many school age children have experienced prolonged disruption through the coronavirus pandemic, adding to the pressure of ensuring works are completed with a minimal impact on their learning.

It has therefore become imperative for all demolition and construction to be completed to tight deadlines – with work often taking place while children are on school site.

Many schools have thus only closed affected sections of buildings, meaning contractors must make concerted efforts to keep children away from hazardous areas.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has estimated the number of schools needing to be completely rebuilt could likely total more than 100.

How Echo Barrier can help

Like with any project, keeping noise to a minimum is of key importance. As is providing an effective barrier to hazardous areas and minimising the spread of dust.

Echo Barrier’s H-Series™ and TB™ products are designed with the safety of workers and those in the vicinity of their projects in mind.

Our acoustic panels provide the perfect barrier to keep children safe from hazardous areas where work is taking place.

Not only do they reduce sound energy by as much as 99% – they prevent the spread of dangerous dust.

That means much of the vital work can safely take place while children are on-site, minimising disruption to their learning and keeping projects on track.

Our specialist TB6™ barrier also provides superior performance in interior spaces, absorbing noise in the most reflective of environments.

All Echo Barrier products are designed to be easily transported, installed, disassembled and stored away – making them ideal for construction firms working on multiple RAAC projects.

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