All fall down

Article Abstract:

Building collapses and similar disasters throughout Asia and the attendant bad publicity are forcing govts to reexamine and start enforcing their safety codes. An emphasis on speed and low costs, and a complex system that encourages graft and bribery facilitate construction with inadequate designs or materials. S Korea, suffering from the worst spate of accidents, is revising its bidding and inspection plans. Taiwan, where fire is the main problem, is strengthening its enforcement measures.

Bridge and Tunnel Construction, Building, Developing, and General Contracting, Bridge, tunnel, & elevated highway, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Bridges Construction, Building Construction, Construction industry, Buildings and facilities, Buildings, Asia, Political corruption, Bridge construction, Building failures, Bridge failures

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Delayed departure: Taiwan's aircraft deal with BAe remains stalled

Article Abstract:

Taiwan's attempts to start an aircraft industry suffered another setback in Oct 1993 when negotiations with British Aerospace (BAe) stalled due to disagreements surrounding the transfer of technology. Taiwan Aerospace Corp. (TAC) had a similar problem with McDonnell Douglas in 1992 that caused the negotiations to end. While negotiations between BAe and TAC continue, BAe executives have expressed displeasure with TAC's continually growing list of conditions.

Taiwan, Management, International aspects, Aerospace industry, BAE Systems (Farnborough, United Kingdom), Taiwan Aerospace Co.

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