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Tag: Miami bridge collapse
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
Florida DOT announces plans to build new FIU pedestrian bridge 2 years after deadly collapse
The Florida DOT announced plans to design and build a new pedestrian bridge at Florida International University campus. Details here on Equipment World.
May 8, 2020
Roadbuilding
Firm that built collapsed Miami pedestrian bridge files for bankruptcy
Nearly one year after a pedestrian bridge being built on Miami’s Florida International University campus collapsed and killed six people, a bridge contractor on the project has filed for bankruptcy protection. According to a report from the Associated Press, Munilla Construction Management announced the filing March 3. The firm says that the filing is not […]
March 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
Cracks observed prior to Miami bridge collapse pointed to design flaws, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board says the cracks that were observed prior to the Miamia bridge collapse were due to design flaws. Learn more here.
November 20, 2018
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
NTSB confirms workers were adjusting tension rods when Miami bridge collapsed
The National Transportation Safety Board, continuing its probe into the deadly pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami, says its investigative team has confirmed that workers were adjusting tension on the two tensioning rods located in the diagonal member at the north end of the span when the bridge collapsed. That confirmation is key in the inquiry […]
March 22, 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
Stress tests were underway when Miami bridge collapsed during accelerated construction
A first-of-its kind Miami pedestrian bridge that collapsed Thursday, killing at least six people, was being built with Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods, and stress tests were underway when it failed, officials say. A contractor’s crews were conducting the stress tests on the incomplete structure at the time of the collapse, according to Miami-Dade Mayor […]
March 16, 2018
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