CROSS Safety Report: Smoke vents rendered inoperable by building work

Roger Johnson, Wojciech Lorenc and Wolfgang Kurz provide a brief overview of a new part to Eurocode 4, covering composite dowels, which is currently in development for planned publication in 2026.

This month's report raises concerns that some contractors lack the knowledge, experience and understanding of basic reinforcement fixing and detailing requirements.

This month's report raises concerns that a worked example in published guidance on crane base design applies shear enhancement in circumstances where it might not be appropriate.