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Inadequate design for basement works

An inadequate structural design for alterations to a basement led to structural distress within a substantial five-storey townhouse.

Concerns over execution class categorisation of steel pedestrian bridge

A reporter is concerned in respect of the steelwork execution class, and quality management arrangements, applied to the construction of a public access pedestrian bridge.

Critical welding of structural steelwork missed

The designer of a steelwork roof frame found a critical fabrication error when inspecting steelwork on site before it was erected.

Fire spread through balconies

This report highlights that the extensive use of combustible materials in the construction of balconies can result in fire spread over the external wall to an extent which is inadequate for building safety, even buildings less than 18m.

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

A potential issue about the reconstruction of a structurally inadequate external fire escape from a building has been raised with CROSS.

Fire extinguishers in common areas

A reporter raises a point about the provision of fire extinguishers in the common parts of flats. They go on to say that extinguishers should be provided in some cases, to cover identified risks, but that they are not specified due to cost savings pressures and assessor unawareness.

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Concern over the quality of a fire safety design submission

A Building Control Officer is disquieted by the quality of a design submission and the respective approach of a fire engineer in assessing structural fire matters.

COVID-19 and the impact on construction quality

A reporter is concerned that during the Covid lockdowns, there may have been work done without adequate independent supervision.

Stunts on bridges cause concern

A thrill-seeker travelling up and over the arch of a bridge, risking serious injury to themselves and others, raises the concerns of a reporter.

Connection fixity considerations for steel frame modelling

This report concerns the modelling of joints when using computer programs. In some cases, engineers are applying rotational releases to joints in models but subsequently designing the connections as rigid. This leaves a fundamental mismatch between analysis and design which may lead to unsafe structural connections argues a reporter.

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Inadequate design for basement works

Concerns over execution class categorisation of steel pedestrian bridge

Critical welding of structural steelwork missed

Fire spread through balconies

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

Fire extinguishers in common areas

Share your knowledge

Concern over the quality of a fire safety design submission

COVID-19 and the impact on construction quality

Stunts on bridges cause concern

Connection fixity considerations for steel frame modelling

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