Deadly Seattle Crane Accident: The Search For Answers Begins

Dashcam video shows crane section crashing down

Seattle crane collapse — A tower crane lies in pieces on April 27, part of the tower atop the roof of a building under construction for Google on the corner of Mercer and Fairview Avenue N. at about 3:30 p.m. Pacific. According to news reports two crane operators and two people in cars were killed with additional people injured on the ground. Photo by Eva Sawyer for ENR

Washington State officials are examining the activities of the companies involved in the building project at Google's new Seattle campus, where the April 27 collapse killed two ironworkers and two motorists. Full story Dashcam video shows crane section tumbling to street. Watch video

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Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.