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Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard
Metal framing and plasterboard was used to provide lateral stability to a building. The form of construction was later deemed to be unsuitable and extensive remedial works had to be carried out.
24 May 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 468
Region: CROSS-UK
Glass removal from façades
Removal of a glass panel from a building façade left a reporter concerned for the safety of both operatives and the public.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 988
Region: CROSS-UK
Provision for movement in clay brickwork facades
A reporter raises concerns over the detailing and construction of horizontal movement joints in clay brickwork facades.
2 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 860
Region: CROSS-UK
Delay by party wall surveyor adds to risk
A party wall surveyor causes delay which prevents a dangerous wall from being made safe in a timely manner.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1010
Region: CROSS-UK
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
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
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
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
Failure of metal cladding panels on bridges
This report discusses the findings of an investigation into the causes of the failure of metal cladding panels on a bridge parapet and provides recommendations concerning the use of pop rivets to fix such panels.
23 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 944
Region: CROSS-UK
Storm damage to pressed metal roof covering
A modern dwelling with two separate V-shaped roofs sustained damage to the standing seam pressed metal roof covering during two separate weather events.
23 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 952
Region: CROSS-UK
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