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Poorly applied external insulation on buildings
This report concerns external insulation on buildings being inadequately applied and fixed, with poor control of the workmanship standards, leading to potential safety concerns and damage to the property.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1203
Region: CROSS-UK
Dangerous building work on domestic project
Temporary propping fails during works to a semi-detached property putting the whole building at risk of collapse.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1062
Region: CROSS-UK
Unsafe timber scaffolding
Concerns were raised after a reporter observed a rickety temporary scaffold that had been constructed from 4”x2” (100mm x 50mm) timbers.
1 April 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 407
Region: CROSS-UK
Independence of Approved Inspectors
A reporter believes public awareness should be raised regarding the possibility that building control can be performed under a business to business commercial contract for the interest of someone other than property owners.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 507
Region: CROSS-UK
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