Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmergency construction is underway to stabilise a New York City high-rise after workers discovered buckling beams, prompting warnings of a potential collapse. The building, an office block being converted into residential housing, is undergoing emergency repairs, including shoring up damaged sections. The discovery on Tuesday, 7 July, led to the evacuation of workers on site and occupants of nearby buildings. Police confirmed there were no reported injuries following the incident. New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani stated the building is now stable and expressed confidence in the emergency stabilisation plan. In fullNYC construction workers scramble to stabilize high-rise after support beams buckleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Crews work to reinforce buckled support beams at NYC high-rise
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmergency construction is underway to stabilise a New York City high-rise after workers discovered buckling beams, prompting warnings of a potential collapse. The building, an office block being converted into residential housing, is undergoing emergency repairs, including shoring up damaged sections. The discovery on Tuesday, 7 July, led to the evacuation of workers on site and occupants of nearby buildings. Police confirmed there were no reported injuries following the incident. New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani stated the building is now stable and expressed confidence in the emergency stabilisation plan. In fullNYC construction workers scramble to stabilize high-rise after support beams buckleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
