CROSS: Basement excavation under a semi-detached house causes collapse

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CROSS: Basement excavation under a semi-detached house causes collapse

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https://doi.org/10.56330/MSRK8290

Date published

3 May 2022

Author

CROSS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/MSRK8290

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Free

Article (PDF)

This month’s CROSS Safety Report highlights the importance of the relationship between the
permanent works engineer, the temporary works engineer, and the contractor in basement construction, and the need for competent persons to fill these roles regardless of the size of the overall project.

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Safety Excavation Professional Guidance Issue 5

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