Why does it take so much longer to build in the US compared to 50+ years ago? 2.07K viewsApril 1, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K March 31, 2024 0 Comments It took a year to build the Empire State Building, and 5 years to build the Hoover Dam yet current estimates for the Francis Scott Key bridge rebuild are near 10 years. Why is this? Have we regressed? In: Engineering 40 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 31, 2024 0 Comments 112 workers died in three construction of the hoover dam with another 42 dying of pneumonia, probably caused by the working conditions. Five died building the empire state building. Health and safety saves lives but costs money and time. You are viewing 1 out of 40 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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