Surfside Condo Collapse Sparks Plans for New Development.

Federal investigators have found that the pool deck of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Florida, which collapsed in June 2021, had a "severe strength deficiency" and failed to meet building codes and design parameters. The preliminary analysis suggests that the pool deck's failure could have triggered the collapse of the 13-story tower, which killed 98 people. Investigators have been conducting a complex inquiry into the cause of the collapse, including examining the original design and construction of the building, renovations and repairs, corrosion, ground settlement, and vibrations from nearby construction. The final report is not expected until May 2025.