Prestige Trade Tower

Challenges in Construction of a High-Rise Building in the Central Business District (CBD) area of Bangalore

High-rise buildings are built to achieve high density projects due to rapid growth of population and lack of available land for development. Their design is the outcome of various technological and social developments, often led by demand for a large residential building or a prestigious head office.

The most important mechanism of high-rise buildings is stability. They need a sound structural design with a strong foundation (based on geotechnical investigation), efficient vertical transportation, larger façade area, etc. Their construction requires special engineering systems due to their height and complexity. Fire and earthquake resistance are important considerations, as is the safety of the labourers during construction, and regular maintenance and safety of the occupants, post construction.