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Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

An example of a small design and build contract where poor design and management led to an inadequate structure being built.

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

Inadequate structural investigations and design of alteration works leads to damage to multi-storey flats.

Dangerous building work on domestic project

Temporary propping fails during works to a semi-detached property putting the whole building at risk of collapse.

Incorrect steel lintel installation

A reporter came across several issues, associated with the installation of steel beam lintels, while carrying out inspection works on a 1950’s domestic property.

Problem when launching a prestressed beam

When lowered onto its elastomeric bearings, a 40m span post-tensioned ‘I’ beam started to move towards the outer edge of the pier cap.

Failure of beams in listed building

Conversion and refurbishment work on a listed building led to structural failures of beams and subsequent difficulties in resolving safety matters between the various agencies involved.

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Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

Dangerous building work on domestic project

Incorrect steel lintel installation

Problem when launching a prestressed beam

Failure of beams in listed building

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Potentially unsafe software design for steel beams

Contractor notches steel transfer beam

Steelwork splices do not match design calculations

Workmanship in domestic buildings

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