Beating the heat on high rise sites
Carrier Japan is working with lead contractor Shimizu Corporation to help workers stay cool on the Torch Tower in Tokyo. The 385m tower is the city's tallest construction project.
Torch Tower in Tokyo is 385m tall, the city's tallest construction project.
How are builders keeping workers cool on high-rise construction sites in extreme heat?
Builders and HVAC contractors on high-rise sites may see similar heat-management approaches. The article gives few details, so the practical impact for Australian trades is limited.
Key takeaways
- Carrier Japan is partnering with Shimizu Corporation on worker cooling at Tokyo's Torch Tower.
- The Torch Tower will stand 385m tall and is Tokyo's tallest construction project.
- Shimizu Corporation is the lead contractor delivering the tower.
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