China
Plan for World’s Tallest, Jeddah Tower, “Back in Full Motion”
The plan to build the world’s tallest building, Jeddah Tower (formerly known as Kingdom Tower) is “back in full motion,” following Jeddah Economic Co. (JEC) announcing 14 contractors that may...
Foster + Partners Releases Images for 240-M China Tower
U.K.-based Foster + Partners has released images of its first project in the Chinese seaport and financial center of Qingdao, Building Design is among outlets to report. The mixed-use 1...
Second E2 Forum China To Explore Urban Renewal and Sustainable Development
E2 Forum China returns to Shanghai on September 20, exploring the themes of urban renewal and sustainable development. This year’s edition aims to establish a cross-industry collaboration and exchange platform,...
Putuo Leads in Shanghai’s Elevator Installation Campaign
Putuo District has announced plans to place an additional 400 elevators in aging residential buildings, making it a leader in Shanghai, China’s elevator installation campaign, Shine reports. As of mid-August,...
Otis China Service Supervisor Uses IoT To Advance Safety
Otis has shared how one of its service supervisors at the Otis China Ltd. Shanghai branch is using digital tools to promote safety and efficiency. “Fei” leads a team of...
Megadeveloper China Evergrande Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
Shenzhen, China-headquartered China Evergrande Group has filed for Chapter 15 U.S. bankruptcy protection “as part of one of the world’s biggest debt restructurings,” Reuters is among outlets to report. Once...
Hyundai Elevator States Goals for China and Beyond
At a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Hyundai Elevator's Chinese subsidiary in Shanghai on August 10, the South Korean company stated its goals for China, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia,...
ZHA Announced as Architect for Sustainable Daxia Tower in China
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) announced it was recently named architect for the 210-m, 127,220-m2 Daxia Tower in the high-tech zone of Xi’an, China, by client Daxia Group. With a gently...
Worker Loses Part of Arm During Routine Escalator Inspection
Authorities are investigating a July 8 incident in Hong Kong in which a 50-year-old worker lost part of his right forearm while performing a routine escalator inspection at a hospital...
Otis To Provide VT for New Tianjin Metro Line
Otis will provide 280 elevators and escalators for Tianjin Metro's new Line 7, bringing the total number of Otis units at the China port city's subway network to more than...
