Only by analyzing the failures of our past can we learn how to prepare for a better future. This is one of the core principles behind forensic science, and candidly, it is what personally drives me forward every day. InterestingEngineering.com compiled a list of "25 Extremely Embarrassing Architectural Failures," although I would like to clarify … Continue reading 25 of the most embarrassing design and construction failures
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Reexamining one of the most infamous bridge collapses in history
Astrophysicist and author Ethan Siegel, writing for Forbes, just helped to expose a longtime myth about good ole' Galloping Gertie, a bridge that (in)famously collapsed just a few short months after opening to public traffic. To help jog your memory, here is footage uploaded to YouTube of the bridge twisting and bouncing around: The story … Continue reading Reexamining one of the most infamous bridge collapses in history
Liveblogging WCCCDS 2017: “We can resolve construction defect claims early!”
Every year at West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar, at least one panel discussion is held on a new or innovative way of resolving construction disputes as efficiently, effectively and most importantly, as inexpensively as possible. This year is no exception. Resolving Construction Defect Claims Early Panel: J.D. Turner, Joseph Kaneda, Timothy C. Earl, Phil … Continue reading Liveblogging WCCCDS 2017: “We can resolve construction defect claims early!”
Liveblogging WCCCDS 2017: Why Women Matter in Construction Claims and Risk Management
Once again, West Coast Casualty Service is hosting their annual construction defect seminar at the Disneyland Hotel. As I have done in past years, I decided to liveblog some of the topics featured. One of the panels scheduled that I did not want to miss was a topic on the evolving role of women in … Continue reading Liveblogging WCCCDS 2017: Why Women Matter in Construction Claims and Risk Management
ArchDaily’s list of the 9 worst architectural lawsuits and disputes
Thomas Musca, writing for ArchDaily, compiled a list of nine examples of the worst architectural claims, disputes and lawsuits: What did Pritzker Prize winner Frank Gehry get when he designed the Stata Center, an exuberantly whimsical academic complex for MIT? A very large check, plus a major lawsuit, alleging negligence and breach of contract due … Continue reading ArchDaily’s list of the 9 worst architectural lawsuits and disputes
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