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Wooden bridge collapse in an Indonesian resort
A wooden bridge in a Hotel resort located in Batam, Indonesia, partially collapsed injuring 26 people. The bridge that rises 3 meters above the sea, was constructed in 2012. The failure occurr...
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Building explosion at the University of Nevada
An explosion at the University of Nevada, Reno, caused the partial collapse of a dormitory building on Friday, July 5, 2019. The explosion occurred in the basement of the 7-story building inhabited...
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Building collapses in India: At least 14 people dead
On March 19, 2019, a building that was under construction collapsed killing at least 14 people in India. The incident occurred in Kumareshwara Nagar, Dharwad, at 3:40pm local time. The causes...
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Mario M. Cuomo bridge: Corruption investigation due to bolts failure
Steel bolts utilized in the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City, failed during construction phase, according to reports. The 5-km twin span cable-stayed bridge links Rockland County with Westc...
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How drones have affected Construction Industry
In the last years, drones have become an advantageous device, widely used in construction industry, that offers vast possibilities and applications. Drone technology (photos, videos and imager...
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