These are the world’s deadliest construction projects

When the news came out that at least 6,500 workers have died building Qatar’s World Cup, the figure was shocking. Construction has always been a dangerous industry, but as safety protocols, labor rights, and equipment have improved, the fatalities have significantly declined. Qatar is definitely an outlier in the 21st century.   But that hasn’t always been the case. A new interactive timeline looks at how many lives were lost on major construction projects over the last 200 years. One of the deadliest projects was the Suez Canal—which is in the news now for an entirely different reason. But when it was built in the mid-1800s, 120,000 workers died, representing 8% of the total workforce. The timeline shows how far the construction industry has come, and—when you look at the dramatic figures out of Qatar—how far it still has to go. Read Nate Berg’s story here.   We also have a story on Chipotle’s move into robotic delivery cars (it’s not for the reason you think!); a look at three ways to support the AAPI community; and a piece advocating for a total reimagining of design events. — Aimee Rawlins   These are the world’s deadliest construction projects Construction has always been a dangerous industry. The latest death toll from Qatar’s World Cup projects is just the latest reminder.   READ MORE   Chipotle is the latest company to get behind robot cars. Here’s why Chipotle just invested big in an autonomous delivery company. Their CTO explains why and what the process will look like.   READ MORE   3 design-led ways to support the AAPI community Illustrations of your favorite buildings, rad T-shirts, and a mega design raffle.   READ MORE   Not another Instagram installation: How the design industry can set a new standard for IRL experiences The pandemic offers an opportunity to rethink the major design events and make them more accessible and sustainable.   READ MORE

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