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Terrorist Attacks Might Shape Future Construction
By Perry Lusk | October 10In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, investors and businessmen might be unwilling to shoulder the high costs associated with construction of skyscrapers and other prominent buildings. The increased costs could include higher insurance premiums and greater materials costs, which would potentially stem from stricter building code standards. Duke University engineering Professor Henry Petroski said the recent terrorist attacks might also delay construction of tall buildings already in the works.
