Construction on a highly anticipated 32-story apartment tower in Manhattan has been brought to a standstill after city inspectors issued a stop-work order. The move comes in the wake of a recent structural issue at the former Pfizer headquarters building, which buckled under the weight of a construction crane. The safety sweeps are raising concerns about the stability of the site and the potential risks to workers and nearby residents. As the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Pfizer building incident, questions are being asked about the impact on the construction industry and the measures being taken to ensure the safety of high-rise developments in the city.
Inspectors issue stop-work order at planned 32-story apartment tower in Manhattan, carrying out safety sweeps after former Pfizer headquarters building buckled.
