The Beirut Grain Silos, 42 cylindrical reinforced concrete structures 48 meters high containing 85% of Lebanon’s grain reserves, was built in the port of the capital in the late 1960s. On August 4, 2020, the tremendous explosion that occurred in the warehouse of storage just 85m away from the Silos caused enormous damage, impacting the city along a 600m radius. The part of the structure facing east collapsed completely, while the one facing west resisted without collapsing, preventing the shock wave of the explosion from reaching the western part of the city with all its original strength.

In 2024, a study by the University of Miami raised concerns across Florida’s coastal communities. It revealed that 35 buildings along the Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach coastline — including the Marenas Beach Resort — are experiencing subsidence. For the residents and management of this 28-story condo-hotel, the news was unsettling, especially with the nearby construction of the 60+ story St. Regis towers just beginning.

The bell tower of the Basilica Church San Michele in Foro, located in the heart of Lucca, Italy, is an iconic historical structure renowned for its architectural significance. To ensure its ongoing preservation and safety, a consortium of experts and institutions joined forces to embark on a comprehensive monitoring project.