Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS)

This Safety Report details how a building control surveyor noticed structural defects on a newly built extension to a domestic building - including incorrect joists, a missing structural wall and an inadequate roof structure. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VnnQrX

A reporter shares how a client gave a consultant outdated dimensional information and instructed them to use it to design lifting and propping arrangements on a project. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3ODn4U3

A reporter laments the continued occurrence of balcony and balustrade failures, and the design level behaviours which do not take them into account. View the key learnings: https://bit.ly/3ZxYSc2

A reporter shares how they checked an appraisal of an existing bridge and found the reinforcement permissible stress value had been used as the yield stress. In their view, this error led to the unnecessary demolition of the bridge. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Be2XZr

This Safety Report covers two different instances of Glass Reinforced Concrete panels falling from height due to the failure of fixings. View the key learnings: https://bit.ly/3ZluuQV

A reporter experienced in the temporary demountable structures field encountered an alarming situation that raised safety concerns about a stage structure. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iaeB8i

Hello 2025 and goodbye to 2024! From car parks, to digital engineering, to concerns about competency; join us as we countdown some of our most popular Safety Reports of the last twelve months, including a few you may have missed the first time around. Read the list here: https://lnkd.in/e4N8TmW4

This Safety Report shares how a large, totem pole roadside sign collapsed during a storm. A fatality would have occurred if someone had been in the vicinity at the time. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fZoGTW

A reporter believes there is confusion around the installation of fire barriers in external wall systems, particularly with the definition of a fire barrier. See the full Safety Report: https://bit.ly/3OtgzTG

🎉 New Year, New Resolution? Report to CROSS! 🏗️   As we step into a 2025, let’s resolve to make our built environment safer for everyone. One impactful way you can contribute is by submitting a report to CROSS.   Why report to CROSS? ✅ Improve safety: Your insights and experiences can help others learn and prevent issues. ✅ Confidentiality assured: All reports are anonymised and de-identified for your peace of mind. ✅ Build a safer future: Together, we can strengthen safety practices across the industry.   Submitting a report is quick, simple, and makes a real difference. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egD8Qmjy. Make 2025 the year you take action. Help us learn, grow, and create a safer world. Let’s build better, together.   #SafetyFirst #CROSS #NewYearsResolution #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionSafety #FireSafety #StructuralSafety