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Ceiling inspections and adjustments at REC G

Published on 21-09-2026 15:18
For the past few days, the ceiling at REC G has looked different from what you’re used to. A number of ceiling tiles have been removed in several places. This follows an incident last week in which a ceiling tile came loose in two separate locations. No one was present in the rooms concerned at the time.
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Following this incident, Facility Services immediately inspected the ceilings in all Roeterseilandcampus buildings. As a precaution, components showing even a minor irregularity were removed.

Investigation into the cause of the changes

Technical specialists are investigating what caused the changes in the ceiling components. Based on the outcome of this investigation, it will be determined which further work or measures are needed.

All ceilings under close supervision

Ceiling components that showed no irregularities at the time of inspection will remain in place. Until the cause of the changes to the components is known, inspections will be carried out every morning. If any changes are identified, the relevant components will be removed.

Inspections of sound-absorbing panels

In some rooms, sound-absorbing panels are attached to the ceiling. Recently, several panels were removed in buildings A and D on the Roeterseiland Campus because they showed irregularities. The investigation into the cause is still ongoing.

All sound-absorbing panels in REC G have also been inspected. No irregularities were found.

Do you notice something or have doubts about a ceiling component? Report it in Planon

We are working to inspect all ceilings as carefully as possible. If you notice anything in a ceiling that concerns you, please report it in PlanonExternal link. Facility Services will then arrange an inspection as soon as possible.

Updates

As soon as more is known about the cause and any necessary adjustments to the ceilings, an update will be published in a news item.

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