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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.

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.

Temporary instability of columns

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

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.

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.

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

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

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.

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).

Temporary movement joint in slabs not installed correctly

Dowels in temporary movement joints for a slab were not installed correctly, impacting the structural behaviour.

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

This report is to raise concerns about the suitability of video screen support systems being used outdoors for public displays.

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Frustration about getting a response to a public safety concern

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Temporary instability of columns

Control of temporary works excavation

Slipform temporary works design

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

Temporary movement joint in slabs not installed correctly

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

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