Education Webinar
Ethical Lessons from the FIU Bridge Collapse
August 20, 2026 | Thu 12:00 America/Chicago
Duration: 1.0 Hour
CE Credits: 1.0
$300
On March 15, 2018, six people lost their lives after the partially-constructed pedestrian bridge at the Florida International University in Miami collapsed. This case study will explore the evolution of this project, including the decisions that were made and the discussions that took place in the crucial days and hours before the collapse. Rather than a purely technical discussion about the structural shortcomings of the bridge, this presentation will focus on the ethical issues encountered in the final days of the project.
The presentation will also focus on the investigations and lawsuits that followed and the impact to the project team. It is our hope that we can all learn from this tragedy.
- Course will award 1.0 hour of continuing education
- This webinar will be available as a recording.
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On March 15, 2018, six people lost their lives after the partially-constructed pedestrian bridge at the Florida International University in Miami collapsed. This case study will explore the evolution of this project, including the decisions that were made and the discussions that took place in the crucial days and hours before the collapse. Rather than a purely technical discussion about the structural shortcomings of the bridge, this presentation will focus on the ethical issues encountered in the final days of the project.
The presentation will also focus on the investigations and lawsuits that followed and the impact to the project team. It is our hope that we can all learn from this tragedy.
Speaker:
Aaron Mann, Chief Legal Officer, VP, Senior Principal, is a Senior Principal with Terracon Consultants and serves as their Chief Legal Officer. He has been practicing law for nearly 25 years with a focus on managing risk and resolving business disputes. Aaron regularly manages outside counsel acting on behalf of the company and works internally to troubleshoot project issues and avoid disputes before they escalate. He also handles internal investigations and helps implement Terracon’s ethics program. He is a frequent presenter at past events hosted by ACEC, ACI, AIA, ASCE, GBA, NSPE, and others.
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