Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS)

The majority of projects involve digging holes in the ground for basements, foundations or trenches. Obvious hazards are those of side collapse or water inundation – with potentially lethal consequences to people working at depth.

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.

This month's report raises concerns about the structural design for the removal of a loadbearing wall during a refurbishment.