The reality that more structures fail during construction than after completion spurred the forensic engineer, who died Jan. 3 in Manhattan, to champion the first load design standard for temporary and partially completed structures.
Ruling rejects state PUC contention it lacked jurisdiction for environmental study of border plant's CO2 releases before approving bi-state power purchase agreements.
Consolidation and management of coal-ash is dirty, dangerous work, and heavy equipment brought in to shift and compact the waste from coal-fired power plants can pose a hazard for workers.