Dossier
building safety
Coverage of building safety in the Nexus archive.
- 'Kind of worrying': Some wonder if own buildings are safe after partial Midtown collapse
A partial collapse in Midtown Manhattan has raised concerns about building safety, with some questioning if their own buildings are secure. Inspectors have only examined a portion of MetroLoft’s projects at 20 Broad St. weeks after the incident.
- Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least 14 children and injured eight others. The owner and another person were arrested, and authorities cited poor construction quality in an aging building. Rescue efforts continued as families mourned and demanded accountability, with Pakistan's President and Prime Minister expressing grief and calling for improved safety measures.