China Bars Construction Of Buildings Taller Than 500 Meters
Considering the public safety over the quality of some projects, China has ordered to stop the construction of more skyscrapers taller than 500 meters or 1,640 feet in the country. Moreover, Beijing's National Development and Reform Commission has also limited the construction of towers taller than 250 meters. Notably, the decision has come after a 980-feet-high Shenzhen Electronic Group Plaza was evacuated after it started shaking on May 18… read-more
Tags: skycrapers, China, construction, public safety, Shanghai Tower
Courtesy: Hindustan Times