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Intumescent paint application

A report has been received regarding issues of detailing by following the relevant advice provided from an intumescent paint supplier.

Volumetric modular buildings and fire

A report has been received concerning volumetric modular construction, in the form of permanent stacked modular buildings. The reporter is concerned that the existence of extensive cavities within the compartments, combined with the lack of appropriate care when connecting the modules could lead to the concealed spread of fire and smoke, noting some recent fire events.

Safety issues when adding PV panels to existing roofs

A reporter raises concerns over the lack of structural engineering knowledge and dangerous assumptions, that they have seen, in assessments for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels for a number of buildings.

Concerns about punching shear in a flat slab

This report concerns potential shear failures in flat slabs. This originates from inconsistent design and detailing of the shear reinforcement where a proprietary shear link system is assumed in the design but not followed in detailing.

Roof collapse at primary school

Blocked drainage outlets likely lead to the build-up of water on a school roof which collapsed.

Failure of RAAC planks in schools

A reporter was asked to investigate a reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) roof which had collapsed in a school.

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Intumescent paint application

Volumetric modular buildings and fire

Safety issues when adding PV panels to existing roofs

Concerns about punching shear in a flat slab

Roof collapse at primary school

Failure of RAAC planks in schools

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Suspended ceiling partial collapse

Fatal wall collapse at school due to wall climbing

Storm Barbara - loose and insecure parapet copings

Steel canopy collapse during building completion works

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