A restaurant ceiling collapsed on a woman in North Carolina, while a BJ’s roof collapse in New Jersey injured 27 people, raising serious questions about building safety. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, customers were eating at Arigato Japanese Steak and Seafood House when part of the ceiling suddenly collapsed, injuring three people. Video of the aftermath went viral, including footage of a woman lying on the restaurant floor after the collapse. Then, just weeks earlier, a roof collapse at a BJ’s store in Ocean Township, New Jersey sent water and debris crashing into the store while customers were inside. Officials said approximately 20% of the building collapsed in the rear, and 27 people were injured. Justin Carter looks at these incidents, previous major building collapses, and the questions surrounding building maintenance and structural safety.