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Dangerous glass infill panels on balustrade
A reporter has expressed their concern about the structural stability of cantilever glass infill panels between a steel post and handrail balustrade system at a high-level apartment block.
Unauthorised alterations to Light Gauge Steel Framing on site
Concerns were raised after Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) acting as a structural system was trimmed locally on site to accommodate the installation of balcony brackets without approval from the design team.
Dangerous balcony construction
During an investigation of a balcony construction, a reporter discovered serious inadequacies related to a total lack of coordination between sub-contract work packages coupled with a lack of appropriate supervision.
Concerns over risky new buildings?
A reporter is becoming increasingly concerned about some of the new 'exciting' structures and buildings that are being produced, with particular concern about the use of cantilevers in buildings.
Steel balconies fixed to precast hollowcore floor planks
A reporter is concerned about the suitability of providing a retrofitted steel balcony requiring moment connections to the sides of typical hollowcore floor planks.
Open balustrade balconies over a public highway
A reporter raises concerns about the construction of a large residential development adjacent to a public highway where the balconies over sail the footpath.
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Further issues with freezing and galvanised hollow sections
A reporter was involved in correcting a cold formed galvanised square hollow section (SHS) four storey balcony structure where longitudinal splits formed in at least two of the four columns.
Balcony collapse at block of flats
An in-situ reinforced concrete balcony collapsed at a block of flats which are believed to have been built in the 1960s.
Glass panel fixings failure
A local authority reports how a double-laminated glass panel measuring approximately 1mx1.5m fell from a first floor balcony, striking four people who were standing on the ground floor.
Loading on balconies
A reporter wrote on behalf of a professional committee to draw attention to a concern about part of a conversion project that had come to their attention.