The Storm Damage in Italy’s Rapallo

Euronews reported on vast piles of debris, collapsed roads and sunken boats damage.

BostonDynamics Spot Robot Testing at Construction Sites

This video showcases BostonDynamic’s Spot Robot navigating construction sites.

Statue of Liberty Museum Construction Time-Lapse

Exciting progress is being made for the new Statue of Liberty Museum in New York.

$1B Construction of Fort Meade’s U.S. Cyber Command

WJZ 13 News reported on over a billion dollars spent on a new U.S. Cyber Command center at Fort Meade.

Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum Construction Time-Lapse Video

This EarthCam video shows progress from June 2016 to October 2018.

Townhome Collapse Kills Construction Worker

Dallas News reported that a townhome under construction in West Dallas collapsed, killing a construction worker.

National Law Enforcement Museum Construction Time-Lapse

EarthCam produced this video of the 18-year in the making project.

Hurricane Michael Home Washed Away

ABC News reports on Hurricane Michael’s destructive path.

Chimney Defects Explained

Russ Dimmitt of the Chimney Safety Institute of America goes over the top four types of chimney defects.

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