03/16/2018
Death toll from FIU bridge collapse up to 6 as crews work to clear the rubble
As workers clear rubble, documenting evidence and trying to remove the dead after a pedestrian bridge over Tamiami Trail collapsed Thursday, Miami-Dade police spokesman Alvaro Zabaleta said six people are now confirmed dead. What wasn’t clear: whether some of those dead still remain trapped in veh...
09/19/2017
Keys homes may be a model for reducing damage
MIAMI — Built directly on the Atlantic Ocean in Summerland Key, Bob Chapek’s home stood in the crosshairs when Hurricane Irma slammed into
08/29/2017
How Badly Has Hurricane Harvey Damaged Texas Infrastructure?
'Clearly, the situation ... is dire,' says one Houston subcontractor.
08/27/2017
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08/25/2017
How to prepare for Hurricane Harvey in Harris County
Hurricane Harvey continues to gain strength as it is projected to touch down in Corpus Christi as a Category 3 hurricane on late Friday or early Saturday.
08/23/2017
Mass-Timber Furnished Apartments Fare Well in Fire Tests
Based on data from five furnished-apartment blazes, new model-code-change proposal will allow taller timber frames
08/10/2017
Construction worker dies after getting pinned under concrete slab
Austin-Travis County EMS said the victim, a man in his 30s, died at the scene.
07/28/2017
Duct-tape siding? Now we've seen it all.
Postcard from the Field by:
Lawrence F. Nies
National Property Inspections
Wattsburg, PA
07/16/2017
TORNADO HITS LIVINGSTON
Tornado Touches Down West of Livingston, No Reported Injuries, LIVINGSTON, July 15, 2017 - At approximately 3:30 pm on July 15, 2017, a tornado touched down a short distance north of 190 West. The tornado winds struck W&W Security Storage located at 4950 US-190 West and heavily damaged the facility
06/01/2017
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
US Dept of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center 11691 SW 17th Street Miami, FL,...
05/10/2017
Encouraging all Texans to be mindful of the dangers presented by hurricanes & to take steps toward preparedness. bit.ly/1QeZGpb