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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
Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building
An upper storey extension was designed without considering the effect on the structure below.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1085
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
Unsafe instructions from a building inspector
On the site for an extension to a domestic property, a building inspector instructed a contractor to excavate a deep trench. The trench was in front of the neighbour's adjacent boundary retaining wall, and left a deep vertical face under the house being extended.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1086
Region: CROSS-UK
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.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1088
Region: CROSS-UK
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
Concern that the structural design of some recent buildings may not have been checked
A reporter has become increasingly concerned that some buildings may be structurally non-compliant for a number of reasons.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1120
Region: CROSS-UK
Potentially unsafe buckling resistance checks using software
A number of anomalies were detected in the outputs from a proprietary structural steelwork design program.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1075
Region: CROSS-UK
Another example of brick slips falling from height
Another example of defective brick slips falling from the facade of a building.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1081
Region: CROSS-UK
Column stability during erection
A reporter highlights the importance of ensuring steel columns are temporarily supported until they are sufficiently tied and supported by the permanent structure.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1038
Region: CROSS-UK
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