Design, Construction Flaws Can Result in Devastating Financial Liabilities
Florida International University (FIU) wanted a signature bridge to help highlight the school’s “institutional aspirations.” However, the project’s planners appear to have overlooked a design flaw that was likely a key factor in the 950-ton...
Vacant Homes at Risk: Cleveland Explosion a Reminder of Vulnerability
A recent explosion at a vacant Cleveland-area home ended in tragedy—resulting in the death of one woman, critically injuring a man, causing five nearby residences to be uninhabitable and damaging nearly 100 other homes. Police say four individuals were stealing...