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Building skyscrapers today involves selecting between two primary foundation techniques: pile and caisson foundations. Piles can be driven deep into the earth to anchor structures, while caissons involve drilling large holes and filling them with concrete to reach more stable ground. However, the vibrations during construction can temporarily enhance subsidence in the surrounding areas.
Despite a long history of high-rises in Miami, the rapid increase in the number of buildings has raised new concerns. Historical projects, some dating back to the early 1900s, didn’t face the same challenges posed by the current density of construction.