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Has the role of building control changed?

A reporter raises a query about the role of Building Control.

Slipform temporary works design

A reporter was performing a CAT III check on a 14 storey slipform design when they discovered that the temporary works design was inadequate.

Missing elements from 3D modelling

A reporter shares their experience on how their team consistently discover missing elements when they erect lattice towers and masts that have been 3D modelled.

Tower crane bases

A reporter came across a situation in which one of the anchors into a concrete crane base appeared to be loose.

Boundary retaining wall collapse

A boundary blockwork retaining wall, with a fence on top, part collapses due to inadequate design.

Excessive deflection of spliced steel beam

A long-span primary steel beam deflects excessively at its splice during concreting of the floor slab.

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Floor vibration in a gym

Vibration within the floor structure of a second floor gym gives rise to concern of structural resonance and possible fatigue of structural members.

Missing fixing strap on Light Gauge Steel Framing System may affect fire performance

A reporter has become aware of several cases where a critical strap has not been installed within a Light Gauge Steel Frame external wall system.

Reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete planks found on pitched roof of 1990s hospital building

A building constructed in the early 1990s has been found to contain reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) planks. This date is important since it is much later than the previously thought last significant use of RAAC in buildings in the UK and potentially affects the scope of buildings that could require screening for RAAC problems.

Fire in roofs containing PV panels

A reporter is concerned about the monitoring of photovoltaic panels and whether all the possible lessons are learned from current experience.

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Has the role of building control changed?

Slipform temporary works design

Missing elements from 3D modelling

Tower crane bases

Boundary retaining wall collapse

Excessive deflection of spliced steel beam

Share your knowledge

Floor vibration in a gym

Missing fixing strap on Light Gauge Steel Framing System may affect fire performance

Reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete planks found on pitched roof of 1990s hospital building

Fire in roofs containing PV panels

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