The structural engineer investigating the June 24 collapse of the 40-year-old Champlain Towers South oceanfront residential condominium for Surfside, Fla., also is doing 60- to 90-minute walk-throughs, looking for safety issues, of 15 other buildings of similar vintage in Surfside.
To date, of five buildings reviewed, KCE Structural Engineers has recommended that one needs further investigation by an independent structural engineer and another needs shoring. The buildings have not been identified.