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Hurricane Irma Damages Three Cranes in South Florida

Doubt over city of Miami statement that tower cranes are rated to withstand 145 mph winds

Jeff Rubenstone

Jeff Rubenstone

September 12, 2017

Three cranes collapsed in South Florida as Hurricane Irma rolled over the state on Sept. 10, including two tower cranes working on Miami high-rises.

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A Drone's Eye View of Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Scott Blair

Luke Abaffy

September 8, 2017

ENR team reports on historic flooding in Texas and captures dramatic drone footage of inundated areas

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Obituary

Aviation Guru Allan Shapiro is Dead at 80

Widely consulted senior program manager had battled cancer

Debra K. Rubin

Aileen Cho

September 6, 2017

Widely consulted senior program manager had battled cancer.

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Natural Disasters

Corps Expects Overtopping at Lake Okeechobee Construction Sites From Irma

Scott Blair

Tom Sawyer

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September 6, 2017

Updated hurricane forecast prompts officials to warn of significant overwash and limited-to-moderate overtopping at several coffer dams on Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida.

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Natural Disasters

Contractors Start Digging Out, Evaluating Hurricane Harvey Damage

As the impact of the disaster grows clearer, many still lack power

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Pam Radtke Russell

Mark J. Shaw

September 5, 2017

While some already have contracts, others are still securing businesses and families.

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Legal

Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

FBI 'sting' part of investigation of Haiti businessmen

Tom Ichniowski

September 5, 2017

DOJ alleges retired colonel solicited bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as potential project investors.

Risk Management

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Acciona and Pacer Corp. face penalties for Walterdale Bridge

Scott Van Voorhis

September 5, 2017

The delay was two years long on an important piece of the city's infrastructure.

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Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

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September 5, 2017

The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Hurricane Harvey

Army Corps Begins Decreasing Controlled Releases at Addicks, Barker Reservoirs

Property owners have filed lawsuits over the releases

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Scott Blair

September 5, 2017

Water levels are on a very slow decline in the Houston area.

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Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Further gains expected following Hurricane Harvey

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Pam Radtke Russell

September 1, 2017

Hurricane Harvey is likely to boost work even further, says economist.

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