For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.

Explore the fascinating evolution of the world's tallest buildings, from the early days of Philadelphia City Hall to the groundbreaking height of the Burj Khalifa. This video uncovers the history of ...

The Burj Khalifa's remarkable height and stability are attributed to Bill Baker's pioneering buttressed core system, which ...

Looking back through time, the world’s tallest man-made structure was the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It held that position over 3,800 years, until the Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1311.

The world's tallest buildings represent humanity's remarkable capacity to overcome architectural and engineering challenges, pushing the boundaries of vertical construction to unprecedented levels.

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was developed by Emaar Properties and is owned by its founder Mohamed Alabbar, a ...

Construction of a new Saudi Arabian tower aiming to exceed the iconic Burj Khalifa's record height has picked up pace after years of delays, reflecting renewed progress on a project long plagued by ...

The world's tallest building—the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia—is expected to be completed by August 2028, with construction having been "ramped up," the architectural firm behind it told Newsweek.

The Jeddah Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is set to be the world's tallest building upon completion. The current record is held by the Burj Khalifa at 2,722 feet including the spire.. Jeddah Tower ...

Construction first started in 2013 but has faced several major delays including the arrest of key players and issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic Adrian Smith ...