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Language: English Series: New Civil Engineer ; 30 June 2011, 34-35(2)Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Summary: The higher a building gets, the harder it becomes to manage construction. A look at the challenges facing companies building the next generation of super towers, high rises and skyscrapers, and identifies the key areas where problems might arise. Design and sustainability are the key to the success of a tall building.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L153263 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 153263-1001 |
The higher a building gets, the harder it becomes to manage construction. A look at the challenges facing companies building the next generation of super towers, high rises and skyscrapers, and identifies the key areas where problems might arise. Design and sustainability are the key to the success of a tall building.