January 5, 2010

December 1, 2009

This Month's Spotlight

Haiti Quake Devastation Exposes Deficient Construction Practices

Since the magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince on January 12, Haiti has penetrated both news headlines and our hearts. Allegations of deficient or unenforced building codes as well as substandard designs, construction management, and materials are surfacing. Read on to learn what engineers and other experts are saying as they assess the damage, investigate failed structures, and make plans for reconstruction.