PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Pyongyang isn’t just any North Korean city. So when a 23-story apartment building under construction collapsed in the center of the showcase capital in May, officials ...

The building envelope. At its simplest definition, it’s the exterior or shell of a building that repels the elements. At its most complex definition, it’s an engineering system that meshes elements ...

For decades, Pier 57 owner Hal Griffith dreamed of building a Ferris wheel at the end of the historic landing. Now, after 30 years, he’s putting his money where his dreams are—and he says the time ...

Around 70% of East Ramapo buildings — including every single school — failed a recent safety survey, and others were determined to be unsatisfactory. Not a single building in use by the district was ...

CDU Senior Engineering Lecturer Dr Ali Rajabipour’s comments appeared to contradict chief minister Lia Finocchiaro’s Monday statement backing the building’s integrity. Dr Ali said he could not say for ...

If you thought you wouldn’t have to get an inspection for your brand-new house, think again. This massive building inspection fail shows even a new home needs a good pair of eyes on it. Texas-based ...

In July 2023, we looked into the origins of a picture that appeared to show a flight of stairs with no railing hugging the outside of a concrete building. The strange photograph had appeared on Reddit ...