Are emerging markets obsessed with skyscrapers?
The question is, why are the emerging markets encouraging so many high-rise construction projects?
In the past 15 years, nearly 190 skyscrapers have been built in Dubai, while in the same time frame 23 new towers have been constructed in London.
By the end of next year, there will be about 800 buildings above 152 metres tall completed in China, with estimates the Middle Kingdom will build
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Sally Lindsay
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
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Are emerging markets obsessed with skyscrapers?
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