Miami building collapse

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Originally Posted by Red Devil

Desperately sad. I do hope the builders are taken to cost for building such STRUCTURE ON sand

Talking to an engineer friend a few years ago, and he told me that sand was a preferred base for a foundation, as it was much more stable than other soil types.

The problem here appears to be failed waterproofing membranes in the pool area that has subsequently rotted out the main structure over the years.