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Fire protection to light gauge steel frame walls

A disagreement between fire engineers and manufacturers on testing for the loadbearing performance of light gauge steel frame walls in case of fire has been reported.

Water ingress to cross-laminated timber structural frame

In an eight year old building that included cross-laminated timber construction, it was found that water penetration had caused parts of the structure to rot.

Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

An example of a small design and build contract where poor design and management led to an inadequate structure being built.

Intumescent paint application

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

Change of use to care home

A report has been received relating to the intended change of use of a large building.

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

Inadequate structural investigations and design of alteration works leads to damage to multi-storey flats.

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Concern over modelling of concrete frame building for construction stage

Independent check shows inadequate modelling of concrete frame building with transfer slab.

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Another example of defective brick slips falling from the facade of a building.

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

An upper storey extension was designed without considering the effect on the structure below.

Unsafe instructions from a building inspector

On the site for an extension to a domestic property, a building inspector instructed a contractor to excavate a deep trench. The trench was in front of the neighbour's adjacent boundary retaining wall, and left a deep vertical face under the house being extended.

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Fire protection to light gauge steel frame walls

Water ingress to cross-laminated timber structural frame

Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

Intumescent paint application

Change of use to care home

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

Share your knowledge

Concern over modelling of concrete frame building for construction stage

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

Unsafe instructions from a building inspector

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