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Object rolling into live carriageway
A disc of concrete rolled from a construction area onto a live carriageway, colliding with a passing vehicle.
6 June 2022
Report ID: 1089
Region: CROSS-UK
Preparation of holes in concrete for chemical anchors
Reinforcement intended to be resin anchored into concrete was not anchored, because the resin did not cure, due to contamination within the holes.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1096
Region: CROSS-UK
Production of as-constructed drawings
The reporter is concerned about who should be responsible for producing accurate “as-constructed” drawings. The reporter’s experience is that the as-constructed drawings are typically likely to be incomplete and contain errors.
14 October 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1056
Region: CROSS-AUS
Volumetric modular buildings and fire
A report has been received concerning volumetric modular construction, in the form of permanent stacked modular buildings. The reporter is concerned that the existence of extensive cavities within the compartments, combined with the lack of appropriate care when connecting the modules could lead to the concealed spread of fire and smoke, noting some recent fire events.
16 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1065
Region: CROSS-UK
Concern over modelling of concrete frame building for construction stage
Independent check shows inadequate modelling of concrete frame building with transfer slab.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1073
Region: CROSS-UK
Grouting of joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members
This report highlights the risk of failure if grouted joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members are not designed and installed correctly.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 961
Region: CROSS-AUS
Failure of large aluminium composite panel
This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 962
Region: CROSS-AUS
Excessive deflection of spliced steel beam
A long-span primary steel beam deflects excessively at its splice during concreting of the floor slab.
30 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1111
Region: CROSS-UK
Ineffective fire socks
A reporter shares their concern about how the quality of fire stopping in a residential project was found to be substandard and the potential reasons that led to this happening.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1115
Region: CROSS-UK
Boundary retaining wall collapse
A boundary blockwork retaining wall, with a fence on top, part collapses due to inadequate design.
30 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1119
Region: CROSS-UK
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