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Failure of cast-in wire lifting loops on manhole cover slabs
A cast-in wire lifting loop failed when lifting a 4m diameter precast manhole cover slab into place.
23 May 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 629
Region: CROSS-UK
Dangerous defects in curtain wall glazing
This report concerns a 5m high vertical glazing system in which the fixings for a panel failed after only four years because of a lack of co-ordination between designers and contractors.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 762
Region: CROSS-UK
Missing elements from 3D modelling
A reporter shares their experience on how their team consistently discover missing elements when they erect lattice towers and masts that have been 3D modelled.
5 September 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 792
Region: CROSS-UK
Major safety defects in hospital
A number of construction defects were found in a hospital following the inspection of the external wall system.
29 March 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 826
Region: CROSS-UK
Galvanic (bimetallic) corrosion not considered in cladding design
A cladding designer and installer did not consider galvanic (bimetallic) corrosion which led to remedial works being required.
30 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 811
Region: CROSS-UK
Questionable temporary works used to retain embankment excavation
This report is about the need for properly engineered retaining walls for all heights of retained materials.
1 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 806
Region: CROSS-UK
Excessive surcharge at the back of a retaining wall
A reporter raises concerns about excessive surcharging at the top of a small retaining wall which was supporting the garden of the property.
2 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 834
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
Inadequate bridge bearing pad installation
During the final construction phase of a reinforced concrete bridge deck, the contractor installed the elastomeric bridge bearing pads using a non-approved and potentially dangerous methodology.
28 March 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 828
Region: CROSS-UK
Concern over structural engineers limited appointment
A reporter raises concerns over engineers being appointed only to provide calculations for building regulation approval.
2 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 831
Region: CROSS-UK
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