You can now read the latest Newsletter from CROSS-AUS containing new structural safety reports and other useful updates - take a look: bit.ly/3GNhQUX

This report concerns a fatal incident that happened on a building for which the reporter held design responsibility. Find out more about the lessons learned: bit.ly/4bC3JNy

This CROSS-AUS report describes a collapse that occurred while in-situ concrete topping was being poured, causing those working on the floor to fall with it - read more: bit.ly/4mcZYDl

This CROSS-AUS report outlines the risk of precast panel collapse and steelwork failure from out of balance loads - discover more: bit.ly/4kgGxYs

A CROSS-AUS reporter describes how they identified several design issues with modifications made to an existing structure - explore the lessons learned: bit.ly/4jVi0se

CROSS-UK has published its next Newsletter, featuring its latest Safety Reports and other building safety updates. Take a look: bit.ly/4mUj7dJ

A fire risk assessor found critical fire safety failures throughout several temporary structures utilised at a sporting event which compromised the means of escape for occupants. Find out more: bit.ly/4dCe65f

A reporter shares that a highway authority has appointed someone without a structural or civil engineering degree, or equivalent experience, to undertake structural inspections, structural assessment and reviews. Take a look: bit.ly/4kD0eK3

Concerns about a potentially dangerous column supporting a workshop roof that was leaning at an alarming angle, risking a roof collapse that could cause injuries or even fatalities. Find out more: bit.ly/4iDZ0NE

A registered building inspector shares concerns that gas pipes running through well sealed ceiling voids, that often lack ventilation, could allow natural gas to build up and increase the risk of an explosion. Discover key learnings: bit.ly/4dHkMir

A poorly designed retaining wall deflected and imposed significant lateral geotechnical loads into the building's superstructure. Find out more: bit.ly/44YqgTJ

Concerns that steel lintels lack the necessary construction details and fire resistant construction elements required for their advertised fire ratings to be considered valid. Read the full report: bit.ly/3ZBPcg6

Information on a significant failure of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) roof panels at a site in the UK. Take a look: bit.ly/3Fgwe81

An investigation of fire identified a lack of awareness of the fire resistance requirements of historic building codes. A reporter shares their concerns that similar incorrect assumptions could mean other premises are at risk. Read more: bit.ly/4ke2yr9

The Health and Safety Executive , as the Building Safety Regulator, has named CROSS as the official voluntary reporting system for structural and fire safety as required by the Building Safety Act. A key step in creating a safer built environment for all. Learn more: cross-safety.org/uk/news-and-ev…

A report on the potential difficulties that can arise when providing robustness requirements for certain Consequence Class 2a buildings. Discover more: bit.ly/3SZLXva

A reporter, who works for a major water utility company, describes how sulphuric acid attacked an existing concrete structure at a water treatment plant. Read on: bit.ly/3Zd06sH

A review of additional loads on a new temporary structure revealed the original designer engineer had used an unbraced length of 375mm instead of 6600mm when considering lateral top flange restraint. Take a look: bit.ly/3ZuabBJ

The report describes how the purpose of the original manufacturers’ load span tables has been misunderstood by some when assessing existing RAAC installations. Find out more: bit.ly/3TatADO

Despite receiving professional advice, a homeowner chose to carry out a DIY removal of a chimney breast which lead to an unsafe situation. Discover the lessons learned: bit.ly/43JJqu2