Skyscrapers face huge cost rise
Skyscrapers face huge cost rise
- 2001
- Building 266(8202) 21 September 2001, 11(1) .
Skyscraper developments may no longer be viable as they face tougher fire regulations and higher premiums as the cost of terrorism insurance increases in the aftermath of the attack on the World Trade Center. Construction costs could rise by 300% as building materials conform to new fire standards. Architects could also face higher insurance costs.
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
TALL BUILDINGS
FIRE REGULATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
WORLD TRADE CENTER
NEW YORK
TERRORISM INSURANCE
TERRORIST ATTACKS
Skyscraper developments may no longer be viable as they face tougher fire regulations and higher premiums as the cost of terrorism insurance increases in the aftermath of the attack on the World Trade Center. Construction costs could rise by 300% as building materials conform to new fire standards. Architects could also face higher insurance costs.
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
TALL BUILDINGS
FIRE REGULATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
WORLD TRADE CENTER
NEW YORK
TERRORISM INSURANCE
TERRORIST ATTACKS