Experts said there may not be time to carry out the multiple independent audits that large-scale construction projects like stadiums typically require to ensure safety.

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Large-scale construction projects similarly meant deaths: Six people gave their lives for the Empire State Building, 11 for the Golden Gate Bridge and 96 for the Hoover Dam.

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