At least 20 people were killed when the high-rise in an upscale neighborhood in the commercial capital of Lagos crumbled on Monday afternoon.
Tag: Building (Construction)
Nigeria Building Collapse Kills at Least 5 With Many More Trapped
As many as 100 workers were feared trapped at a construction site in Lagos, where building collapses are common, with contractors using shoddy materials and regulations often not enforced.
Home Buyers Who Went All In on Evergrande Now Want Out
China Evergrande Group’s financial troubles, and the government policies that helped push it to the brink of collapse, have threatened an important economic driver: home sales.
Home Buyers Who Went All In on Evergrande Now Want Out
China Evergrande Group’s financial troubles, and the government policies that helped push it to the brink of collapse, have threatened an important economic driver: home sales.
China Pledges to Stop Building Coal Plants Abroad: Explained
Beijing is the undisputed king of coal, but the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly this week was cautiously welcomed by climate experts.
Beyond Evergrande’s Troubles, a Slowing Chinese Economy
Investors are watching whether the property developer defaults. But in the background, the world’s No. 2 economy is flashing numerous warning signs.
Wooden Buildings Reach for the Sky
Ambitious high-rise projects in Sweden are a showcase for a reviving forest industry.
After Years as a Battleground, Investment Boom Lifts Iraqi City
Ramadi was the site of some of the fiercest fighting against U.S. troops during the Iraq war, then came a devastating fight with ISIS. Now, it’s emerging as one of Iraq’s most stable cities.
Why Are Australian Homes So Cold?
Another issue the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief: our houses’ lack of insulation.
China Adds More Parks to Its Cities to Raise Quality of Life
A national push to build urban parks is transforming Chinese cities, as the country tries to improve the quality of daily life.