The Great Miscalculation

The Great Miscalculation recounts the dramatic story of the Citicorp Center's groundbreaking design and the critical flaw uncovered in its structure. When potential disaster loomed, top engineer William LeMessurier faced the difficult decision to disclose the issue, risking his reputation to protect New York City’s skyline. Against the backdrop of 1970s New York’s economic and political turmoil, the narrative reveals a tense race to prevent a catastrophe just in time.