Megatall

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A skyscraper that exceeds 600 meters in architectural height.

A megatall is an extreme classification for skyscrapers reaching 600 meters or higher. Constructing at this scale requires unprecedented engineering solutions for wind loads, elevator mechanics, and concrete pumping. It represents the top tier of structural engineering, sitting a full category above supertall buildings.

Heard on the job

Pouring the core for a megatall means pumping concrete at pressures most standard rigs can't handle.