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Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated After Buckling Beams Found at Construction Site
Construction workers discovered buckling beams Tuesday morning in a 37-story building at 235 E. 42nd Street, prompting officials to evacuate several Midtown blocks and establish a frozen zone. Emergency crews installed temporary shoring and reported the structure had stabilized b…
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The Independentworld5 days ago
Manhattan construction site stabilized after support beams buckle
Crews worked overnight to secure an under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after columns buckled and floors sagged. Officials said the structure has been stabilized, though some nearby buildings remain under evacuation orders and streets stay closed.
world6 days ago
Manhattan High-Rise Under Construction at Risk of Collapse After Columns Buckle
Two support columns in a Manhattan high-rise under construction buckled, leaving the building at risk of collapse. Officials said engineers are working to stabilize the structure.
world6 days ago
Former Pfizer Headquarters in Midtown Continues to Move
The former Pfizer headquarters building in Midtown has continued shifting since emergency responders arrived, officials said Tuesday. The movement has persisted for an unspecified period following the initial response.
jns.orgpolitics6 days ago
New York City Fire Department Evacuates Midtown Construction Site After Partial Collapse
Firefighters responded Tuesday to a high-rise under construction at 235 East 42nd Street after two columns buckled on the 21st floor. Officials evacuated the building and several neighboring structures, including a school with about 400 students. No injuries have been reported.
nypost.comfinance6 days ago
Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Columns Buckle on 21st Floor
A 33-story building under construction in Midtown Manhattan was evacuated after inspectors found buckled columns, cracks, and sagging floors. Nearby buildings and a school were also cleared as a precaution, with streets closed between First and Third Avenues.
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NIST Report Details How Design Flaws and Added Weight Contributed to 2021 Florida Condo Collapse That Killed 98
Federal investigators concluded that the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside began failing weeks before its June 2021 collapse that killed 98 people. The structure had insufficient design strength and later modifications that accelerated the failure.
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The Boston Globeworld33 days ago
Hong Kong Charges Seven People and Two Firms Over November Fire
Authorities filed 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy against seven individuals and two companies tied to a November 2025 blaze that killed 168 people. The case centers on a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
world53 days ago
Carleton University Researchers Create Earthquake Simulator for Building Tests
Researchers at Carleton University have developed a simulation tool that models historical earthquakes to evaluate building performance. The project focuses on structural response under recorded seismic conditions.
nypost.comworld55 days ago
Police Say Up to 57 People Could Face Charges in Grenfell Tower Fire
London police have identified up to 57 individuals who may face charges in connection with the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Investigators released a timeline of the inquiry and said decisions on prosecutions will be made by the end of the year.
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