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Why Dubai is racing to build a 725-metre megatall skyscraper
The Burj Azizi is an engineering marvel. It’s currently climbing 725 metres towards the skies above on a plot along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and it’s set to become the second tallest building in the world. Or is it?
Following delays Jeddah Tower is once again on the rise and when complete it’ll stand at more than one kilometre tall. With both skyscrapers scheduled to open in the late 2020s, the Burj Azizi has to finish first if its to secure its legacy as the second tallest building of all time.
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Mega Builds becomes an instant Sunday Times bestseller
Published by Penguin Random House, Mega Builds by Fred Mills is now one of the bestselling non-fiction books in the UK.
Penn Station's much-needed overhaul moves closer
The US Department of Transportation and Amtrak appointed Penn Transformation Partners, a joint venture led by Halmar and Skanska, as developers for the project. Works could start in 2027.
Britain's HS2 could cost £102.7BN
Updating Parliament on the latest budget slip, UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said trains might not run before 2039 and would travel at slower speeds than originally planned.
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