Engineers at FIU, FAU explore alternatives to building materials in wake of Surfside collapse
In the wake of the Surfside collapse, structural engineers are vowing to build better, safer buildings, and everything from super strong concrete to longer lastingRead More
Survivor Speaks: 1974 DEA building collapse led to 40-year recertification process under scrutiny after Surfside
The Surfside condo collapse is an unimaginable tragedy, but it’s not the first time a building suddenly fell in South Florida. 7’s Karen Hensel hasRead More
Surfside building official who was on roof 14 hours before collapse says he noticed no warning signs
7News was able to briefly speak with the top building official in the town of Surfside. A video posted to TikTok showed the Champlain TowerRead More
Moskowitz Law Firm releases voicemail of woman calling brother during Surfside condo collapse
The Moskowitz Law Firm has released a voicemail recording of a woman’s unbearable moment when she realized the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside wasRead More
Champlain Towers Condo board warned of problems months before South condo partially collapsed
Just months before the collapse, residents said there were troubling revelations about the Champlain Towers South Condo, and it appears these problems were building forRead More
In lawsuit against condo association, Surfside collapse survivor details harrowing escape
A survivor of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside has filed a lawsuit against the building’s condo association where she details herRead More
South Florida contractor details what to look for to spot problem areas in buildings
Anxiety is running high for some right now, particularly those who live in beachside condos. How do you know if your building has trouble? AndRead More
Engineering report shows repairs needed at Surfside condo building sent to town’s former building department official in 2018
We are now learning that there were owners and residents who had shown concerns about the state of the Champlain Towers South Condo building beforeRead More
Document estimating renovation costs of Champlain South Tower details maintenance issues
A newly obtained document reveals past maintenance issues with the condominium building that partly collapsed in Surfside. 7Investigates on Friday acquired a copy of theRead More
Amid probe of Surfside partial condo collapse, FIU researcher points to sinking during 1990s
As search and rescue efforts continue at a partially collapsed apartment building in Surfside, an investigation as to how it happened is underway, but aRead More