Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS)

Rectifying Defective Cladding in Sydney and London: A Tale of Two Cities An informative read! This article by William Barrington, Chris Leadbetter and James Rigney from Clyde & Co looks at cladding remediation in Australia and the UK. It compares the different approaches of the governments of the UK post-Grenfell (Building Safety Fund) and New South Wales (Project Remediate) to assist with remediation. Our anonymous reporting system is mentioned, with the authors noting that CROSS accept fire safety reports “so that the industry can learn from mistakes and near-misses.” https://lnkd.in/eAk9Z8XK

A reporter believes the principle of passing on relevant information through the Health and Safety file (as required under the CDM Regulations) is being ignored by the house building community. While technically legal, this practice appears to make use of a loophole written into the regulations. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XfAzgL

CROSS are delighted to at #FireConference2024 today, exhibiting at the event and supporting the plenary session on the Luton airport car park fire. Come and speak to our team at the CROSS stand during the break to learn about how to subscribe to CROSS and how our confidential reporting process works.

A reporter shares concerns about inspection processes that resulted in sign off for a tower crane grillage base despite its bolt fixings not being tightened correctly on site. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3Mctrwv

This report relates to the adequacy of proprietary acoustic panels to withstand the design loads to which they will be subjected. Concerns include how these systems are designed, as well as the design information and test data available to show compliance. Take a look: https://bit.ly/3YRYeGc

A reporter has shared concerns about the capacity of metal stud partition systems that are taller than normal and used in spaces with public access. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3ABD2KM

On 8th October, a roundtable discussion of leading fire sector professional bodies took place at The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) headquarters, to consider the recommendations from Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS) joined the IFE, along with Fire Industry Association, Fire Sector Federation, The Fire Protection Association, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), and the Health and Safety Executive as the Building Safety Regulator. Read the full joint statement on our website: https://lnkd.in/ePrwtKnE

A reporter is concerned about the ability of a system for moveable partitions to withstand potential crowd loadings in an emergency. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fMyvoV

Join us for an online technical lecture with Paul Livesey MIStructE, Scheme Manager at Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS), to learn about confidential safety reporting and how CROSS remit expanded following the #Grenfell tragedy. Join online for free on 24 October - Click here to register - https://lnkd.in/eXEZv7hf #StructuralSafety #CROSS #IStructE

This Safety Report focuses on concerns that a sound reduction product's proposed use was significantly different from the fire test data supplied. Take a look: https://bit.ly/4cBYvR0