Tag: Skyscrapers



UNESCO Has Lost London Development Battle Conference is Told

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

UNESCO is fighting a losing battle in its attempt to halt property developments it fears will damage Westminster’s World Heritage status, a conference has been told. Addressing the London gathering of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat... Read More

Tall Building Completions Fall for First Time in Six Years

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The number of tall buildings completed during 2012 fell for the first time in six years according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. In total sixty six buildings taller than 200 metres were completed globally last year compared with 82 in... Read More

China to Build World’s Tallest Skyscraper in 90 Days

Posted on 30 November, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

A Chinese construction company has announced plans to build what will be the tallest skyscraper in the world and they hope to complete it in just three months. Sky City will be built in Changsha in China's southeast region. The 220-storey structure... Read More