She noted that "at the beginning of the life" of any engineering structure "the hazards of a failure is really high and then it would start to decrease."

Gee, if people had not been killed, this would almost be funny, If it doesn't fall down, implode, explode, break up, or otherwise immolate itself, the longer it stays, the better the job we did, is not a comforting thought for any construction project. Good data, solid design and materials would lead one to have confidence in their work. Sounds like standards have slipped in the liberal day and age.... Can't wait for the "It's Trumps Fault" to start....