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Investigations

Structure of Champlain Towers North Appears Healthy

Concrete core samples broken have higher strength than was specified, says engineer

July 12, 2021

Structural engineer studying the near-twin of the Surfside, Fla., condo that collapsed says there is no indication of the potential for a collapse.

Structural Integrity

North Miami Beach Rejects as Incomplete 2nd Engineering Inspection Report From Evacuated Condo

Engineer who conducted inspection says all documents are now submitted

Richard Korman

July 8, 2021

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New engineering inspection report declares structure safe for occupancy.

Structural Integrity

After Champlain Towers, Nearby Condo Evacuation Poses an Engineering Inspection Mystery

Groups across Florida call for heightened scrutiny of aging multifamily buildings

Richard Korman

Scott Judy Stephanie Loder

July 7, 2021

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Contradictory accounts of the condition of Crestview Towers raise questions.

Federal Buildings

GSA Names WMATA VP to Head Public Buildings Service

Tom Ichniowski

July 6, 2021

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Appointee Nina Albert led transit agency's real estate office.

Controlled Demolition

Implosion Enables Expanded Search for Victims of Champlain Towers Tragedy

Scott Judy

July 5, 2021

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The implosion consultant observed notable differences between the structure as built and one set of 1979 building plans provided by Surfside, Fla., officials.

Failures

Fourth of July Implosion Set for 12-Story Remains of Champlain Towers

Nadine M. Post

July 3, 2021

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Search and rescue operations ceased on July 3 so that crews could prepare to raze, using charges, the damaged wing of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South condominium.

President Biden visits with officials in Surfside, Fla.

Failures

Structural Concerns Hamper Champlain Towers Rescue Efforts as Likely Demolition Looms

Town of Surfside, Fla., considers delicate demolition of standing tower section

Stephanie Loder

July 1, 2021

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After rescue operations were halted for most of July 1, officials say they are proceeding toward a likely demolition of the Champlain Towers structure.

Opinion: Will The Florida Condo Collapse Remind Americans of Their Aging Infrastructure?

Richard Korman

July 1, 2021

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Champlain Towers is a flashing red light about the expiration date having passed on much of the constructed environment.

Buildings

1000M Tower, Helmut Jahn's Last Chicago Project, Gets Approval to Restart Construction

City's 805-ft-tall condo tower stopped construction during pandemic but will restart as apartments

Annemarie Mannion

June 30, 2021

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After stopping construction due to pandemic-related uncertainty, architect Helmut Jahn's 1000M tower in Chicago has been approved to resume construction as apartments instead of condos.

2021 Top 500 Sourcebook: Comprehensive Care

HOK designs 510,000-sq-ft, 12-story cancer center

Bruce Buckley

June 30, 2021

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HOK designs a $750-million cancer center in New Jersey with 510,000 sq ft of treatment and research space on 12 stories

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Structure of Champlain Towers North Appears Healthy

North Miami Beach Rejects as Incomplete 2nd Engineering Inspection Report From Evacuated Condo

After Champlain Towers, Nearby Condo Evacuation Poses an Engineering Inspection Mystery

GSA Names WMATA VP to Head Public Buildings Service

Implosion Enables Expanded Search for Victims of Champlain Towers Tragedy

Fourth of July Implosion Set for 12-Story Remains of Champlain Towers

Structural Concerns Hamper Champlain Towers Rescue Efforts as Likely Demolition Looms

Opinion: Will The Florida Condo Collapse Remind Americans of Their Aging Infrastructure?

1000M Tower, Helmut Jahn's Last Chicago Project, Gets Approval to Restart Construction

2021 Top 500 Sourcebook: Comprehensive Care

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