Construction Magazine November 2015 | Page 27

TOP 10 BRIDGES

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bridge in the world . The final project cost only $ 25 million , but beyond the spectacular aesthetics , the bridge is home to a few industry firsts . It was the first bridge construction where hard hats were mandatory and a safety net was included underneath . Its lead engineer , Joseph B . Strauss , was said to have considered safety to be one of the priorities of the build . Almost 80 years after its construction , Golden Gate Bridge is still standing strong .
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