List of Tallest Buildings and Structures in The World - Under Construction and On-hold

Under Construction and On-hold

Numerous supertall skyscrapers are in various stages of proposal, planning, or construction. Each of the following are under construction and, depending on the order of completion, could become the world's tallest building or structure in at least one category:

• India Tower is on-hold in Mumbai's Marine Lines, is expected to be 700 m (2,300 ft) tall. This tower will be used for hotel and residential. Construction was started in 2010 and expected to complete by 2016.
• The Pingan International Finance Centre, under construction in Shenzhen, is expected to be 648 m (2,126 ft). Completion is expected in 2015.
• The Shanghai Tower, under construction in Shanghai, next to the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Jin Mao Building, is expected to be 632 m (2,073 ft). Completion is expected in 2014.
• The Abraj Al Bait Towers have been topped out in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 2011. The tallest tower is 601 m (1,972 ft) tall, and is currently the second-tallest building in the world. It is also the largest building in the world with a floor area of 1,500,000 m2 (16,150,000 sq ft) and the tallest hotel in the world.
• The Jakarta Tower (Menara Jakarta) is on-hold in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is expected to be 558 m (1,831 ft) tall up to the antenna, thus may be tallest concrete tower. It was expected to be completed in 2012, but has been put on hold.
• One World Trade Center, currently under-construction in New York City, will be the tallest building in the United States. Also, it will become the world's tallest all-office building. Its spire will top out at 1,776 ft (541 m).
• Construction of the Pentominium, in Dubai, is currently on hold. If construction resumes, the building is expected to be 516 m (1,693 ft) tall and have 120 floors, which would make it the tallest all-residential building in the world. Construction began in 2007, with completion expected in 2013, but was halted in August 2011.