Structure collapses raise concerns about China's construction sector

A nearly completed 13-story apartment building in Shanghai collapsed over the weekend. It is unclear what caused the accident, which is under investigation. Meanwhile, in northeast China, part of a bridge caved in Monday. Both incidents raise concerns about quality control in China's construction industry.

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This story published in AGC SmartBrief on 06/30/2009





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