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Further concerns about competence
A reporter raises concerns about competency, and the points raised demonstrate, says the reporter, a poor grasp first-principles on the part of many designers.
1 July 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 339
Region: CROSS-UK
Timber roof truss bracing problem
Lateral movement of the roof tiles on a two-storey mid-terrace house built approximately 35 years ago with a trussed rafter roof led to the discovery of broken bracing.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 354
Region: CROSS-UK
Litigation on divided responsibilities
Divided design responsibilities, says a reporter, are a common source of litigation.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 229
Region: CROSS-UK
Snow loads on agricultural buildings in Scotland
The reporter raises concerns that the snow loading situation with regards to agricultural buildings (in Scotland) and perhaps all buildings may require review.
1 July 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 248
Region: CROSS-UK
Structural assessments of multi-storey car parks
The parking industry has in recent years (2012) seen several MSCPs closed due to structural fears, says a reporter, which begs the question how close were they to structural failure before they were taken out of service?
1 April 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 224
Region: CROSS-UK
Snow loading in Scotland - collapsed warehouses
A reporter provided a list of 40 whisky warehouse buildings that had collapsed in the recent heavy snow conditions in northern Scotland (January/February 2010).
1 July 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 193
Region: CROSS-UK
Canopy collapse due to snow
During bad weather conditions in the winter of 2009 a school's canopy collapsed.
1 October 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 181
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of recently installed suspended ceiling
Bingo players had a narrow escape when the ceiling of the hall in which they were playing collapsed.
1 July 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 203
Region: CROSS-UK
Snow loading in Scotland - ice load
A reporter’s practice who specialises in remediation have had new instructions on five roof collapses after a period of heavy snowfalls (January 2010).
1 July 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 184
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of Large Panel System (LPS) buildings during demolition
In 2009, numerous progressive and unexpected collapses occurred during the demolition of Large Panel System (LPS) tower blocks.
1 April 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 186
Region: CROSS-UK