CROSS Safety Report: Collapse of unusual hybrid concrete-and-steel strand truss on school roof

This month's CROSS report serves as a reminder to all engineers about the problems associated with RAAC planks and to be vigilant during any site inspections of existing buildings.

Simon Pitchers introduces a new, free guide explaining how to identify safety-critical elements and how they should be managed during construction.

Gareth Wake explains how BS 8500:2023 will increase the cementitious options available to producers looking to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete.