The Kansas City Hyatt Walkway Collapse

On the night of July 17, 1981, the newly built Kansas City Hyatt Regency hotel was hosting a dance contest in its atrium, presented by a local radio station. Partygoers thronged the floor of the atrium and the three catwalks above, which were located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor levels. Suddenly, there was a loud crack ...

By |2023-02-17T11:58:51-06:00June 23rd, 2022|Friday Famous Failures|9 Comments

The London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down (But it Has Been Rebuilt Many Times)

For the past 2,000 years, the position of the London Bridge has remained a nexus for economic development, although its physical construction has changed several times. The London Bridge as we know it today spans the River Thames, connecting two vibrant neighborhoods—London and Southwark.

By |2023-02-22T09:18:12-06:00June 6th, 2022|Tuesday Tidbits|7 Comments

12 Uses of Drones in Engineering and Construction

Drones, more accurately referred to in a business context as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), present significant opportunities for achieving increased quality, reduced costs, improved decision-making and the mitigation of safety risks in the engineering and construction industries.

By |2023-02-22T09:18:16-06:00May 2nd, 2022|Tuesday Tidbits|0 Comments