A fast, patchwork repair of the collapsed retaining wall at a Northwest Side neighborhood won't be enough for city officials. Any fix by builder and developer Centex Homes will have to go well beyond ...

As infrastructure ages and soil conditions shift across the Hawaiian Islands, homeowners are increasingly turning to experts to address serious structural concerns—particularly with retaining walls.

A retaining wall holding up two train tracks and a trolley line through San Diego’s Bay Ho community is getting a $15.5 million repair even though the wall is less than five years old. “We have seen ...

Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep enough to completely bury at least one full course, including space for 6 to 8 ...