Construction workers  work on the top of  the National Stadium in Beijing November 14,2006.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.

  

The National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest', is taking shape November 14,2006.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.

  

  

Construction workers work at the National Aquatic Center, dubbed the "Water Cube", in Beijing November 14, 2006. The installation of inflatable films of the center has been completed and the construction is expected to finish by the end of 2007.