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Structural engineers call for more in-depth inspections of coastal buildings in harsh corrosive climates, and offer recommendations that go beyond visual surveys.

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

Structural engineers have pieced together the probable sequence of the fatal progressive collapse of part of the 12.5-story residential condominium in Surfside, Fla., but the trigger remains a mystery.

Montgomery County, Md. is generating buzz by reducing building-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Robotic arms for tunnel-boring machines, concrete reinforcement made of old wind turbine blades and machine learning to reduce concrete waste are among innovations emerging from the $16.7-billion civil construction program for the U.K.’s London to Birmingham high-speed railroad. Construction began late last year.