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Lack of control on site when underpinning
The concern is in relation to the sequencing of construction and the lack of control on site from competent persons during underpinning works.
1 October 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 241
Region: CROSS-UK
Need for licensed builders
A reporter feels certain building work should only be carried out by licensed qualified builders.
1 January 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 214
Region: CROSS-UK
Temporary works design for basements
A reporter had an inquiry from a contractor who, after appointment, discovered that there was a serious lack of temporary works design information provided.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 423
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of existing basement wall
A basement retaining wall failed when a new basement was formed by excavating 1.8m.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 385
Region: CROSS-UK
Changes in temporary works scheme
Changes in the construction programme on site led to the construction of the superstructure of a building, without the liner wall below it being completed.
1 April 2017
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 603
Region: CROSS-UK
New basements beneath existing properties
A reporter is concerned about the construction of some basements in London.
1 April 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 297
Region: CROSS-UK
Retaining wall excavation collapse
A 6m deep excavation formed for constructing a retaining wall on a domestic project collapsed due to insufficient propping.
1 July 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 800
Region: CROSS-UK
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