Construction workers pass by the National Aquatic Center, dubbed the "Water Cube", in Beijing on November 14. The installation of inflatable films of the center has been completed and the construction is expected to finish by the end of 2007.

 

 

 

Construction workers work on the top of the National Stadium in Beijing on November 14. The National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest', takes shape. The supports underpinning the steel structure were completely removed in September, and work on the plumbing and electricity have begun. Construction is expected to finish by the end of 2007.

 

(China Daily November 15, 2006)