The collapse of a bridge in China has put the spotlight on the nation's many construction projects.
Experts paint a damning picture of the safety standards on such projects, particularly those in remote areas.
They are sometimes rushed - often leading to design or building flaws - in order to finish work on time, or even before expected completion dates.
A lack of properly trained workers also means plans are not always carried out to designers' wishes, experts say.
Tao Hongyi, China director for the bridge builder Dorman Long Technology, says standards vary across the country.
"Big projects in major cities are usually built to a high standard, but lesser projects in remote areas often slip under the radar," says Mr Tao, whose UK-based firm has built eight major bridges in China.
Part of the problem, he says, is China's desire to build infrastructure projects quickly, often to maintain economic growth...
