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NYC real estate
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

How a Student's Phone Call Averted a Skyscraper Collapse: The Tale of the Citicorp Center

CitiGroup Center's structural design raised concerns in the late 1970s, leading to engineering innovations that ensured its stability against high winds.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Deadly Manhattan Garage Collapse Caused by Reckless' Repairs, Report Finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was caused by reckless repairs that compromised load-bearing structures, leading to preventable fatalities and injuries.
NYC real estate
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

How a Student's Phone Call Averted a Skyscraper Collapse: The Tale of the Citicorp Center

CitiGroup Center's structural design raised concerns in the late 1970s, leading to engineering innovations that ensured its stability against high winds.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Deadly Manhattan Garage Collapse Caused by Reckless' Repairs, Report Finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was caused by reckless repairs that compromised load-bearing structures, leading to preventable fatalities and injuries.
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NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Deadly Manhattan parking garage collapse tied to unsafe demolition, structural neglect, report finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was due to unauthorized demolition work and years of structural neglect.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World news

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Making buildings more resilient DW 03/28/2025

Earthquake-related deaths primarily result from building collapses, not ground shaking.
Modern construction techniques can significantly improve buildings' earthquake resistance.
NYC real estate
fromtime.com
7 months ago

The Engineers Who Helped Keep New York City Safe After 9/11

The lessons learned from 9/11 led to structural redesigns aimed at improving safety protocols for future emergencies.
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