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Tag: FIGG Bridge Engineers
Roadbuilding
Bridge engineer blamed in fatal Miami collapse loses another major Texas project
The $962 million Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge Replacement Project has a new engineer, replacing FIGG Bridge Engineers after the firm was fired.
October 15, 2020
Roadbuilding
Firm blamed for deadly FIU pedestrian bridge collapse suspended from federal contracts
The FHWA has notified FIGG Bridge Engineers that it has been suspended and is being proposed for a 10-year debarment from federally funded projects.
August 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
Engineer of collapsed Miami bridge removed from Texas bridge project, faces review in another
The engineering firm blamed for the fatal collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami has been removed from an $802.9 million bridge replacement project in Texas and its work is being reviewed on another, $962 million bridge project in the state. The Texas Department of Transportation has called for the removal […]
January 22, 2020
Roadbuilding
OSHA: Faulty engineering led to FIU pedestrian bridge collapse deaths
OSHA says cracks on the bridge occurred “due to deficient structural design" and the project’s structural engineer disagrees. More on Equipment World.
June 17, 2019
Roadbuilding
Five firms cited for serious violations, proposed penalties of $86k in Miami bridge collapse
OSHA calls out five firms for safety violations and proposes $86K in penalties following bridge collapse at Florida International University in Miami.
September 24, 2018
Dealers
Business Roundup: Cat Financial revenues up in 2Q; Terex sales up 19%; Manitou sees 17% growth in first half; Mitchell Tractor newest Takeuchi dealer; Metso adds Yancey Bros.
Equipment World makes it easy for you to stay up-to-date with the latest business news from Metso, Takeuchi, Manitou Group, Terex, & CAT Financial.
August 7, 2018
Roadbuilding
Two insurers want out of covering Figg Bridge Engineers in deadly Miami bridge collapse
Insurers asked a judge to declare that they don't have to defend Figg Bridge Engineers in lawsuits brought against the firm over the Miami bridge collapse.
August 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
Cracks in Miami bridge were documented 19 days before deadly collapse
Before the bridge fell, the lead engineer on the project called state officials saying cracking had been seen on the north end. Details here on Equipment World.
May 29, 2018
Roadbuilding
Miami bridge collapse survivor tells story, files lawsuit
A survivor of the Miami bridge collapse that killed six people, including his friend, tells his story in this report aired by WSVN-TV Monday. Richard Humble sat next to his attorney, as he told journalists of the catastrophic failure and aftermath
April 4, 2018
Roadbuilding
Engineer reported but ‘not concerned’ about cracking in Miami bridge before deadly collapse; no road closure for stress testing also at issue
Two days before the deadly collapse of pedestrian bridge in Miami Thursday, the lead engineer on the project left a voicemail with state officials saying cracking had been seen on the north end of the span that had been earlier moved into place during accelerated construction. The engineer, W. Denney Pate with FIGG Bridge […]
March 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
Engineering firm responds to questions after deadly Miami bridge collapse
Here are responses from FIGG Bridge Engineers to some questions that the firm’s being asked regarding Thursday’s deadly collapse of a Miami pedestrian bridge: What is FIGG Bridge Engineers’ role in this project? FIGG Bridge Engineers, Inc. is the designer of the bridge, working for MCM. The project is part of a $19.4 million U.S. […]
March 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
Johnson County Gateway, Winona Bridge take ACI concrete construction awards
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) honored the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during its Concrete Convention & Exposition Monday night in Anaheim. The awards honor creative projects in the concrete industry and recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence. To be eligible for the award, projects had to win at a local […]
October 18, 2017
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