Historical defects in buildings – No. 5: Wood-wool formwork

Miriam Graham introduces a new tool from the IStructE Humanitarian and International Development Panel which aims to direct those working in, or curious about, the sector to key guidance and skills training.

This note, authored by CARE in conjunction with the IStructE and ICE, is intended to provide clear guidance for engineers who are requested to inspect and report on historic assets.

This month we present a report on conversion and refurbishment work on a listed building that led to structural failures of beams and subsequent difficulties in resolving safety matters between the various agencies involved.