Final Concrete Pour Delivered for 39-Story Development in Sydney, Australia

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CPB Contractors has completed the final concrete pour for its delivery of Australia’s Sydney Metro Gadigal Station South over station development project, which will become Indi Sydney—Sydney CBD’s first purpose-built, build-to-rent tower. A topping out ceremony was recently held onsite to mark the completion of all pours on the 39-story structure. The completed structure stands just over 110 meters high and required more than 9,200 cubic meters of concrete, more than 1,500 tons of reinforcement and 1,000 tons of post-tensioning. CPB Contractors is delivering this project over Sydney Metro’s new Gadigal Station for developer Investa on behalf of the owner, … Read more

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Construction of Skyscraper to Begin in Poland

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Modern office spaces, solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact, as well as intriguing landscaping that complements the urban fabric are a few of the distinctive features of the Studio A building scheduled to be commissioned in Warsaw, Poland in 2025. Skanska is the general contractor for the project. Construction of the two-phase studio complex began in August 2021. The first phase, Studio B, was commissioned in November 2023. Now, Skanska is commencing works on the second part of the project — a skyscraper, which will consist of 27 floors, as well as four underground levels (built earlier, during the construction … Read more

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Joint-Venture to Deliver First Green High-Rise Building in Greece

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Designs for Marina Tower, the first green high-rise building in Greece, were recently released by Lamda Development. Located in the Agios Kosmas marina area — and one of Ellinikon’s first architectural landmarks — Marina Tower will be the tallest building in Greece, and the tallest green beachfront high-rise building in the Mediterranean. With dominant green and water features, natural light and unobstructed sea views, the building brings an innovative design approach to the region. Rising to 200 meters above sea level, Marina Tower will have 200 apartments on 45 floors. On completion — within the next five years — it … Read more

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West Loop Skyscraper, Park Adjacent to Chicago Union Station Bring Sweeping Views of Downtown + Outdoor Amenity Spaces

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Substantial completion at 320 South Canal, Chicago, Illinois’ newest 52-story office tower in the heart of the West Loop, has been achieved. The milestone is a major step forward in the redevelopment of the area around Chicago Union Station, including the addition of the largest public park in the West Loop. Riverside Investment & Development Company developed the project, Clark Construction Group is the general contractor and Goettsch Partners is the architect. BMO Harris Bank is the anchor tenant. Located directly south of the 1925 Union Station headhouse building, 320 South Canal features 1.5 million square feet of Class A … Read more

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New 22-Story Marriott International Headquarters Towers over Bethesda, Maryland

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At 22 stories, the new Marriott International headquarters towers over Bethesda, Maryland. As the new home for Marriott International, the 785,000-square-foot building will house over 3,500 employees. Developed by Boston Properties and designed to meet LEED Gold standards, the new workplace offers state-of-the-art technology and an abundance of modern amenities to its employees. These amenities include a childcare center, fitness center, rooftop space with outdoor seating and a public plaza with outdoor seating to host community concerts and cafeteria. General contractor Hensel Phelps’ scope of work contains the core and shell building, the 354,000-square-foot, five-level parking garage, plaza and landscaping … Read more

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