Building Collapse in Bangladesh @Mamunur Rashid / Shutterstock.com
Anytime that a new construction project is in the works it’s imperative to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed. This isn’t simply in order to ensure the workers’ safety, but also the safety of those who will be occupying the buildings in the years after their construction. If even one construction code is not followed properly there is the potential for a horrifying tragedy to take place.
Many accidents have been prevented by safety crews who have discovered faulty workmanship before a disaster can occur, however, they can’t catch them all. Let’s have a look at some of the structures throughout history that weren’t able to withstand the test of time, and ultimately collapsed.