Construction Industry Collection (#44)

Ship Building Strike
1st April 1957: A vessel under construction at the Burrow-in-Furness shipyard where work has stopped during a strike. Original Publication

Dounreay
The bottom half of the worlds first electricity-producing fast breeder reactor at Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment in Scotland, 14th July 1956

Old houses demolished to make way for new London Flats
circa 1920: Old houses are demolished to make way for new London County Council flats in Kennington Road. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dizzy Buildings
A worms eye view of the World Trade Center (World Trade Centre), New York under construction, 1971. (Photo by R. Viner/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

New Hotel
The Hotel de la Paix under construction in Paris

Eiffel Construction 7
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 7 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Construction 1
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 1 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Elevator
The elevator at the first level of the Eiffel Tower, during its construction. The elevator is still used for conveying sightseers. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Hotel Site
Hotel de la Paix under construction in Paris. (Photo by William England/Getty Images)

Sewers Of Paris
Inside the Paris sewers with a central channel and railway trucks parked along the side. (Photo by Nadar/Getty Images)

Statue Of Liberty
circa 1885: The framework for the right arm of the Statue Of Liberty during construction in Paris. Designed by the French sculptor Frederick Bartholdi

Eiffel Tower
31st March 1889: Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel, during construction in Paris, France. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Eiffels Second Level
July 1888: French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel stands at the base of the Eiffel Tower during its construction, Paris, France, August 21, 1888

New Hotel
circa 1860: The Hotel de la Paix, Paris under construction. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Birth Of A Monument
Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, 1st September 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Tower Foundations
One of the steel struts of the Eiffel Tower at the start of its construction in Paris, 18th July 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Palais De Justice
The Palais de Justice or law courts, and the Conciergerie prison on the Ile de la Cite in Paris, 1856. The Pont au Change is under construction on the right

Kilsby Tunnel
Broken sleepers and pieces of stone on the track in the great ventilation shaft at Kilsby Tunnel, built by Robert Stephenson for the London and Birmingham line

Greek Court
circa 1852: Building commences in the Greek Court of the Crystal Palace during its reconstruction at Sydenham Hill, South London. (Photo by Philip Henry Delamotte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Railroad Construction In Old West
Illustration of a crew of men working to construct railroad tracks in the Old West, 1870s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Statue Of Liberty
circa 1883: The construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, before its journey to the United States. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Statue Of Liberty
Segments of the Statue of Liberty during its construction in the workshop of French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, Paris, France, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chrysler Building Under Construction
View of the Chrysler Building with its top still under construction, New York City, circa 1930. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

Smoking On The Job
A man smokes a pipe atop a building under construction on Broadway facing south toward Bowling Green, New York City, New York, early 1910s

The Chrysler Building
circa 1929: View of the tower of the Chrysler Building under construction, New York City. Designed by William Van Alen. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Woolworth Building
circa 1912: View of the Woolworth Building under construction, New York City. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it was completed in 1913, and claimed title as the worlds tallest building until 1930

Williamsburg Bridge
circa 1903: View of the Williamsburg Bridge from the Manhattan side, shortly after its completion, New York City. Brooklyn is visible in the background

circa 1908: View of the Manhattan Bridge, which connects western Brooklyn and southeastern Manhattan, during its construction, New York City. Workers are laying down suspension cables

Produce Exchange
circa 1914: The Produce Exchange building at Bowling Green and Beaver Street during the parks construction, with the Custom House to the right, Lower Manhattan, New York City

Third Avenue Track
circa 1915: High-angle view of the 23rd Street elevated train station on Third Avenue, with road construction underneath and people walking on the sidewalk, New York City

circa 1929: A high-angle view of the Lexington Hotel on Lexington Avenue, with the Chrysler Building (R) under construction in the background. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Nearly Finished; Construction of Hellgate Bridge, New York City
Circa 1917, Construction of Hellgate Bridge, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

Construction Work In NYC
Construction workers on Park Avenue in New York City, USA, circa 1920. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Riveting Girders
One man watches as another man rivets girders on a construction site, both are high up on the girders of the building, USA, circa 1900. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Construction At Battery Park, New York City
High angle view of Battery Park and surrounding buildings under construction in downtown Manhattan, New York, New York, early 1910s. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

George V Dock Goose-Necked Cranes
Goose-necked cranes tower above the George V Dock (1921-1981) at the Port of London. King George V officially opened the dock on 8 July 1921

Goose-Necked Cranes
circa 1950: Goose-necked cranes tower above the George V dock at the Port of London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

South Bank Site
5th March 1957: The proposed site for a hotel on the south bank of the Thames near County Hall. (Photo by Monty Fresco Jnr/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crane at dusk
Cranes silhouetted by the setting sun on a construction site at dusk

Re-Built City
10th April 1956: St Pauls cathedral skyline and some of the reconstruction being carried out in London after the war. (Photo by Monty Fresco Jnr/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Girder On Barge
A large upright is floated into position on a barge during the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19th September 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scottish Shipbuilding
An inspection of the midship framing forming the hull of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania, under construction at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

The Caronia
14th May 1947: The new Cunard liner Caronia, under construction at Clydebank. The Caronia weighed 34, 183 gross tons and was capable of carrying her 930 passengers at a speed of 22 knots.The Caronia

Scottish Shipbuilding
29th May 1913: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank yard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Building Aquitania
21st December 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys shipyard at Clydebank near Glasgow

Riveting Work during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania
circa 1911: Construction workers using hydraulic riveting machinery during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

Shipbuilding Yard
circa 1911: Construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Building A Liner
circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

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From ancient wonders to modern marvels, the construction industry shapes our world. Witness the breathtaking sunrise illuminating Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a testament to architectural ingenuity. Marvel at the majestic pipe organ resonating through St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne, Australia, showcasing craftsmanship and precision. Feel the power of demolition as an excavator tears down structures with controlled force. Experience serenity as dawn breaks over Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia, where a Buddha statue stands tall in Dharmachakra Mudra pose – a symbol of enlightenment and peace. Gaze upon the mesmerizing skyline of Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong's Victoria Peak; a testament to engineering prowess that connects Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Admire resilience embodied by Dresden Frauenkirche rising from its ashes after World War II destruction – a reminder of human determination and reconstruction. Step back into time with a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and towering Saguaro cacti; evidence of how architecture reflects cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in history at Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy; witness centuries-old buildings standing strong amidst bustling city life. Experience twilight tranquility at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal – an architectural wonder that fosters spiritual connection. Pay homage to sacrifice at Australian War Memorial in Canberra; its grandeur honoring those who fought for freedom. Wander through Florence's enchanting streets adorned with Renaissance masterpieces - testimony to artistry intertwined with construction expertise. Finally, be awestruck by Scotland's Forth Bridge - an iconic feat connecting land masses across waterways since 1890. The construction industry weaves together cultures and eras while shaping landscapes worldwide.