#structural-integrity

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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Fears of Cambridge condo building collapse prompt Memorial Drive lane closure

The 66-unit Riverview condominium building in Cambridge will be demolished due to unsafe structural conditions.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Fool's Foundation: The Little-Known Crisis That's Costing Homeowners Thousands-and Why Massachusetts Is Finally Paying Attention

In 2020, Karen Riani and her husband faced a shocking revelation when they uncovered a foundation riddled with deep, horizontal cracks during home renovations.
Renovation
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 weeks ago

I'm a heritage bricklayer and this is how to avoid common mistakes when repointing brickwork

Repointing brickwork is essential to maintain structural integrity and aesthetics, especially for homes built in the 1980s or earlier.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Balconies 'doomed from the start' on 41m estate

The balconies in a new-build estate in east London posed a critical risk to residents due to fundamental design flaws.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Feds say Brooklyn Bridge is OK after ship crash

The Brooklyn Bridge sustained minor damage from a collision but remains structurally sound.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wealthy California city shrugs off report of 'neglected' waterfront

The Monterey Wharves are a symbol of the City's unique charm and contribute to the community's financial well-being. However, people may not be aware that the cost of repairing the necessary structural elements and maintaining these intricate structures far exceeds the income generated from them.
Portland food
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Hradby Residence / OOOOX

The fortification guard house with a rich history was meticulously reconstructed with a focus on restoring original elements while incorporating a sensitive modern aesthetic.
Renovation
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

NTSB identifies several Bay Area bridges in need of evaluation for vulnerabilities

NTSB urges bridge operators to assess vulnerability to ship collisions after tragic Maryland bridge collapse.
fromSun Sentinel
6 months ago

Florida senator wants to ease reserve cost burden for owners of low-rise condos away from ocean

Sen. Rosalind Osgood stated that many residents are concerned about the recent law requiring full funding of reserves, especially for those living on fixed incomes.
Miami
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Residents return after tower block ruled safe

Residents of The Combe in Munster Square have been allowed to return home after safety assessments declared the high-rise building structurally sound despite the discovery of a crack.
London
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fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Nearly every single bridge in New York needs repairs - and many of them are 'structurally deficient': report

New York has only allocated a small portion of federal funds for urgently needed bridge repairs.
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