Throughout the country, structural collapse incidents occur routinely. They take place because of the aging of structures, construction or renovation work and, with ever-increasing frequency, natural ...

Improper alterations: Building owners who take shortcuts or alter structural components without a proper knowledge of construction are inviting trouble. Natural disasters: Hurricanes, tornadoes and ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For 26 years, the Virginia Beach Fire Department has been training first responders from across the nation on skills and techniques in structural collapse operations.

Growing urban density, aging infrastructure, and climate-driven extremes are intensifying demands on structural safety and ...

Presenting the preliminary findings on the Redcliffe, Verulam building collapse from last Friday, the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) highlighted the problems in the eThekwini Municipality ...

Part of a fire-ravaged hotel is in “severe structural distress” and could collapse, creating a serious risk to public safety. Recent documents submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council have revealed ...