My current example involves a 60-inch trunk diameter coast live oak. Half of the tree fell when one component failed in the cable system. Fortunately, there was no “occupancy” under or near the tree — ...

Health and safety are vital issues across construction projects in the region, with all aspects of the build process now under scrutiny to ensure risks are minimised. Construction Week investigates ...

The recent failure of a cable system in a huge coast live oak prompts me to revisit this topic. I touched on it last year, (Feb. 20, 2021: Tree Cables Need Professional Installation and Maintenance) ...