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Amazon building partially collapses: 2 people dead
A building of Amazon Fulfillment Center partially collapsed killing 2 people. The facility is located in southeast Baltimore. The incident was reported on Friday 2 of October, 2018. Accordin...
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DFI names John Wolosick 2018-2019 Traveling Lecturer
Hayward Baker, is pleased to announce John R. Wolosick, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE has been named Deep Foundations Institute’s (DFI) 2018-19 Traveling Lecturer. DFI is an international associ...
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Ferry crashes into crane in Barcelona port causing huge fire
An out-of-control Ferry smashed into the port of Barcelona causing a crane to collapse and triggering a huge fire. The incident occurred on Wednesday 31 of October. It was caused due to bad weather...
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Hayward Baker announces recent staff changes
Hayward Baker announces changes in company's staff. John Bickford, P.E. joined the company as Senior Project Manager. He will pursue earth retention and foundation system projects in the Paci...
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Bridge collapse in Malaysia: One construction worker killed
A bridge, that was still under construction, suddenly collapsed in Jalan Pengerang, Kota Tinggi, Malaysia causing the death of a Bangladeshi construction worker. The tragic incident occurred on 28...
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Largest outdoor shake table receives $16.3 million for upgrades
The largest shake table utilized as an earthquake simulator received a $16.3 million fund from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for upgrades. The facility, that is manipulated by engineers at...
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China part of cross-river railway bridge to Russia completed
China has completed its part of the first cross-river railway bridge connection with Russia. When the bridge is fully completed, it will connect the city of Tongjiang in northeast China's Heilongji...
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Portageville project winner of ENR Award
Hayward Baker cooperated with Norfolk Southern Railway to replaced its aging wrought iron truss railway viaduct. The new $75 million spandrel-braced steel arch railroad single-track bridge in...
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3-story illegal building collapse in Mexico
A 3-story building that was under construction collapsed killing 7 and injuring 14 people in Monterrey, Nuevo León of Mexico. The construction, that was designed to house a shopping mall...
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Structural failure causes partial collapse of Port Hope Harbour wall
According to municipal staff, a 100-meter part of the Port Hope Harbour (located in Ontario, Canada) wall collapsed due to a structural failure. The staff explains that the decay of the wall'...
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