CROSS Safety Report: Design issues with modifications to existing structure

This month's report details the structural damage in a listed building after alterations that involved moving a spine wall and notching timber joists.

Emma Shaw, Content & Engagement Manager at CROSS, draws on a series of recent reports to highlight fire-safety issues that may arise when works are carried out on occupied buildings.

Allan Mann of the IStructE Safety, Health and Wellbeing Panel provides a short summary of some of the key safety considerations when working on an existing building.