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Errors found in the design of collapsed Florida bridge

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that is investigating the March 2018 pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami said in a preliminary report errors were made in the design of the 53-m (174-ft) span. Cracking observed prior to the collapse of the structure at Florida International University (FIU) is consistent with those mistakes.

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Recognizing innovative use of Italian tiles

The 25th anniversary of the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency, attracted innovative projects from designers and architects throughout North America. Four winners and three honorable mentions were selected across four categories: residential, commercial, institutional, and student.

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