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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

Cost of access to codes and standards

A reporter is concerned that the latest codes may not always be being used because of price, and they believe that there should be free library access to British Standards to members of professional institutions.

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 923

Region: CROSS-UK

Incorrect lifting system used for precast concrete stair elements

A reporter was asked to inspect a precast concrete stair unit which was exhibiting cracking around the lifting anchor locations after being de-moulded.

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 883

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

Concerns over old wall misuse

A reporter is concerned about the stability of a boundary wall after a neighbour carried out works adjacent to it. 

13 December 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 846

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

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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

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