A new report investigating the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, reveals the building was not constructed to proper standards. The investigation, conducted by a standards institute, found that structural weaknesses developed gradually over weeks prior to the catastrophic event. Over four decades, alterations to the building, particularly around the pool deck area, compromised its ability to bear weight. These modifications contributed to the eventual failure of the structure, leading to the deadly cave-in. The report does not detail specific initial construction flaws, but focuses on subsequent changes. The collapse resulted in the deaths of 98 people and prompted widespread reviews of building safety regulations in Florida and beyond.