EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The reason for the partial collapse of a building in Downtown El Paso appears to be related to a hidden problem with a support column, according to an asbestos assessment of ...

There are three basic needs of man: food, shelter and clothing. A building is another name for shelter and is therefore one of the basic needs of man. We construct buildings to provide shelter for man ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An explosion ripped through an apartment building on Chicago's West Side Tuesday morning, leaving at least eight people injured. When something like this happens, the I-Team starts an ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Four recent catastrophic building collapses and a near miss are raising concerns about ...

'Kids over clicks': bills regulating social media for children get Michigan Senate hearing A set of bills to hold social media companies accountable for the safety of children on their platforms got ...

(UPDATE: March 30, 2026) -- The City of El Paso confirmed with ABC-7 no injuries or occupants were reported during the collapse. The city said an engineer found the cause may have been because of a ...

Prompt site assessment of wind damage from major storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes is a crucial step in determining the extent of property loss. The assessment of wind damage is important for ...

An Australia-based structural engineer, Dr Benedict Olalusi, has attributed recurring building collapse in the country to weak regulations, lack of enforcement and poor compliance with structural ...

Structural engineers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NIStructE), have urged the government to implement laws and building codes that will stem building failures ...

Four recent catastrophic building collapses and a near miss are raising concerns about the state of America’s aging buildings and questions about who, if anyone, is checking their safety. Many cities ...