Home / English / In modern construction of buildings why gaps are left between buildings? English In modern construction of buildings why gaps are left between buildings? Posted on30/03/202130/03/2021 Gaps are left between buildings during construction to reduce the risk of fire. Related posts: What do you understand by the flash point of a fuel? What are some of the common uses of fire? In what sense is it a ‘bad master’? What are the three main ways in which a fire can be controlled or put out? Why does a burning candle go out when you blow on it?