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Structural safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks

A Theme Page to raise awareness of and encourage knowledge sharing on the structural safety of RAAC planks.

CROSS Theme Page

Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US

Snow drift implications due to building extension

Part of a roof collapsed in a factory and warehouse facility shortly after a storm event due to snow drift loads.

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 947

Region: CROSS-UK

Collapse of external brick wall during demolition works

A section of an external brick wall of a building collapsed suddenly and unexpectedly part way through a demolition contract.

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 875

Region: CROSS-UK

Concern over concrete test methods used on site

A reporter is concerned about the test method a contractor uses to justify the strength of concrete placed on site.

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 840

Region: CROSS-UK

Essential consideration of ‘soft hazards’ on civil and building engineering projects

A check-list for all those engaged in structural or fire engineering design.

7 December 2022

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Inadequate design for basement works

An inadequate structural design for alterations to a basement led to structural distress within a substantial five-storey townhouse.

21 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1132

Region: CROSS-UK

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Concerns over execution class categorisation of steel pedestrian bridge

A reporter is concerned in respect of the steelwork execution class, and quality management arrangements, applied to the construction of a public access pedestrian bridge.

21 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1149

Region: CROSS-UK

Critical welding of structural steelwork missed

The designer of a steelwork roof frame found a critical fabrication error when inspecting steelwork on site before it was erected.

21 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1126

Region: CROSS-UK

Fire spread through balconies

This report highlights that the extensive use of combustible materials in the construction of balconies can result in fire spread over the external wall to an extent which is inadequate for building safety, even buildings less than 18m.

17 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1052

Region: CROSS-UK

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

A potential issue about the reconstruction of a structurally inadequate external fire escape from a building has been raised with CROSS.

17 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1043

Region: CROSS-UK