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Modern methods of construction and robustness

This report relates to the design of a low rise modular building and the requirement, or otherwise, for positive fixings between the superstructure and the substructure.

24 May 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1179

Region: CROSS-UK

Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard

Metal framing and plasterboard was used to provide lateral stability to a building. The form of construction was later deemed to be unsuitable and extensive remedial works had to be carried out.

24 May 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 468

Region: CROSS-UK

Frustration about getting a response to a public safety concern

A member of the public reported a partially collapsed retaining structure to bodies they believed could be the responsible authority. Despite continued efforts to get attention to the issue, there was no apparent action to address the concern. This raised the reporter’s concern for public safety.

20 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1154

Region: CROSS-UK

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Wall ties designed to connect masonry partitions to adjacent steelwork framing were not installed leaving the masonry walls unrestrained. Walls were seen to be rocking in high winds.

17 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 931

Region: CROSS-UK

Temporary instability of columns

Concerns were raised by a reporter on the temporary stability of concrete columns during construction.

2 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 872

Region: CROSS-UK

Control of temporary works excavation

Poor, high-water content excavated material, slipped into a 15-20m deep borrow pit. The material had slipped to the bottom of the pit partially burying excavation, crushing and screening equipment. If this slip had occurred during working hours, the impact could have been very serious.

17 November 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1146

Region: CROSS-UK

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.

5 September 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 809

Region: CROSS-UK

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

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

10 March 2022

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1085

Region: CROSS-UK

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

This report describes how a construction worker was injured during the erection of a steel column due to shortcomings in erection procedures and inadequacies in a column base connection.

10 May 2021

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 992

Region: CROSS-US

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

This report draws attention to the requirement for internal partitions to be designed for horizontal loads from wind and seismic effects in accordance with Section B of the Australian National Construction Code (NCC).

30 April 2021

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1000

Region: CROSS-AUS

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