3 chapters across the catalog
A report on the New York City construction boom reveals that skilled operating engineers, specifically crane operators, can earn upwards of $400,000 annually. Despite these high wages, there is a significant shortage of qualified labor as the education system continues to funnel students toward traditional four-year degrees rather than trade schools.
NBC News Coverage, Hurricane Irma Impact and Miami Infrastructure
NBC News reports highlight the intensity of Hurricane Irma, comparing it to Hurricane Andrew from 25 years prior. Coverage focuses on Miami's readiness, specifically the danger posed by 25 construction cranes that could collapse in Category 5 winds and the potential for a 12-foot storm surge. Residents with hurricane-impact windows discuss their preparations while the media emphasizes the record-setting strength of the storm.
Construction Crane Safety, Meteorological Data Collection Issues
The conversation addresses the logistical difficulty of dismantling large construction cranes before a storm, which can take up to two weeks. A producer provides a report claiming that actual ground-based weather stations often record lower wind speeds than those reported by the National Hurricane Center. There is a further claim that some weather stations are intentionally disabled when a hurricane makes landfall to avoid recording data that contradicts official estimates.
