skyscraper
Building skyscrapers at record speed
Monday, March 12, 2012
A new 30 story building in China went up in just two weeks. How is this possible and more importantly, how can it be safe?
Skyscrapers: Why bigger isn’t always better
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A report out links building skyscrapers with economic crashes. China, please take note.
Mid-day Extra: As skyscrapers grow, economy could collapse
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Barclays Capital has produced a new skyscraper index, which finds the correlation between the tallest buildings in the world and economic recessions.
How skyscrapers reflect on economic health
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A new study out by Barcalys Capital explores the ongoing connection between the world's tallest buildings, and the world's biggest financial collapses.
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