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One Dead After Roof and Facade Collapse at Missouri “Slowly Tilting” Retail Store
- Jul, 27, 2025
- Roofs Temporary Structures Damage (Structural) Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Missouri
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, a partial building collapse occurred at the Family Dollar store located at 3726 Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. The collapse involved both the roof and the front facade,...
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Typhoon Wipha Triggers Among Others Scaffolding Collapse in Hong Kong
- Jul, 25, 2025
- Damage (Structural) Wind Engineering Temporary Structures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Hong Kong
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On July 20, 2025, Typhoon Wipha swept through Hong Kong, causing widespread destruction including multiple scaffold collapses across the city. Among the most serious incidents was the collapse of the...
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Engineering Considerations for Temporary Support in Existing Structures
- Jun, 23, 2025
- Structural Behavior Temporary Structures Structural Design News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Construction within existing buildings often involves unique structural challenges that demand careful engineering to ensure safety during all phases. When modifications, additions, or repairs are pl...
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Temporary Works Go Digital: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability
- May, 14, 2025
- Temporary Structures Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Temporary works have long been considered a behind-the-scenes necessity in construction. Today, with the rise of digital design platforms and sustainable practices, they are gaining more attention. I...
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Delhi’s Burari Collapse: Tragedy Strikes an Under-Construction Site
- Jan, 27, 2025
- Structural Failures Temporary Structures Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India, New Delhi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On the evening of January 27, 2025, tragedy struck Delhi's Burari area when a newly constructed four-story building collapsed, leaving several individuals trapped under the debris. The incident, whic...
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