CTBUH News

Starting with the most recent coverage, CTBUH News reports on the Council's initiatives and activities, including chapter, committee, and other leader activity; research project updates; data study outputs; publication launches; award announcements; signboard ceremonies; conference and event reports; and more.

EuroCham Tall Building Forum 2024

28 May 2024, Ho Chi Minh City

Led by the Construction Sector Committee of EuroCham Vietnam and co-organized by EuroCham Cambodia, the Tall Building Forum 2024 aims to provide profound insights into the present and future trends of high-rise buildings in Vietnam. For its 3rd Edition, the event will be held in two vibrant locations: on the 28th of May in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and on the 30th in the dynamic city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

CTBUH Chicago Chapter Presents: Networking Social & Update Event

23 May 2024, Chicago

The beautiful weather is right around the corner, and the CTBUH Chicago Chapter is thrilled to kick off our new season with exciting events and initiatives. Please join us for some fun networking, and an update on the Chapter and opportunities for you to get involved.

CTBUH Brisbane Committee Presents: Midtown Centre - Re-purposing buildings

23 May 2024, Brisbane

Join the CTBUH Australia Chapter for this opportunity to learn more about the successful adaption of Midtown Centre in Brisbane' City Centre.

CTBUH Vancouver Chapter Launch Event

22 May 2024, Vancouver

We're bringing back CTBUH Vancouver with a bang on May 22, 2024 - don't miss out! Members and prospective members are invited to join us at Steamworks Brewpub for this informative and exciting relaunch of the Vancouver Chapter. We will present some of the planned initiatives and also give plenty of time for networking with other members/attendees.

CTBUH Australia Chapter Presents: Beyond Barangaroo: The Future of Sustainability

22 May 2024, Sydney

The CTBUH Sydney Committee invites you to the next event in our annual Sustainability Series. Ivan Harbour from RSHP will deliver a keynote presentation providing a global perspective on what's next in sustainability and overcoming current challenges, followed by a panel discussion with local industry experts.

CTBUH Announces 2024 Award of Excellence Winners

16 May 2024

CTBUH announced its 2024 Award of Excellence winners, more than 100 of the most exemplary projects in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and adjacent disciplines. Projects from across the globe were recognized in over 20 categories and subcategories. Additionally, this year introduces the Global Community Award, allowing non-jurors to actively participate in acknowledging outstanding projects

CTBUH Seattle Presents: Breathing New Life into the City

9 May 2024, Seattle

Join the CTBUH Seattle Chapter for a presentation of 3XN’s Quay Quarter project and a discussion of adaptive reuse projects in the urban environment.

Overview of MTBVU 2024 Spring Program

9 May 2024

The Masters in Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (MTBVU) at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Spring 2024 program culminated with the school's open house on 3 May. Read a summary on the semester's focus and the final student projects.

CTBUH 2024 Europe Conference Summary

2 May 2024

The CTBUH 2024 Europe Conference, “Future-Fit Cities: Safer, Adaptive Density in a Changing Era,” was held at the Ziraat Bank Tower in Istanbul on 18 & 19 April 2024.

CTBUH UK FLC Presents: Wharf Connect X CTBUH

30 Apr 2024, London

Canary Wharf Group will be hosting an event bringing together it's Wharf Connect early careers network and the CTBUH UK Future Leaders for an evening showcasing CWG's marketing suite as well as an opportunity to visit show apartments at their flagship BTR buidling, Newfoundland. This will be followed by an informal networking opportunity in Newfoundland's parlour area.

CTBUH and IIT Studio Travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

25 Apr 2024

With the support of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a group of students participating in the Illinois Institute of Technology’s (IIT) Masters of Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (MTBVU) program traveled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 10-16 March 2024.

TALL TIMBER: Bicoastal Beginnings and Where are We Now?

24 Apr 2024, New York City

On Wednesday, April 24 at 6pm EDT, The Skyscraper Museum launches its "Mass Timber Semester" lecture series which brings together key voices in the Mass Timber movement to reflect on its short history, current condition, and promising future. RSVP to attend the in-person program to be held at the office of Arup, at 77 Water St. in lower Manhattan. This program will also be live streamed to the Museum's Youtube channel.

CTBUH Philadelphia Presents: Creating a Campus within the Urban Habitat

24 Apr 2024, Philadelphia

Join us for a keynote presentation by Pete Cramer, Vice President, Development at Wexford Science & Technology. This panel discussion will detail the thought process and steps taken to create a modern and inviting campus within the existing University City landscape. Principals from the key stakeholders will discuss the importance of integrating the existing community into these new developments.

Call for Abstracts for Americas Region Publication

23 Apr 2024

The CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference focused on presenting challenges and today’s solutions for density and resiliency in cities across the Americas. In alignment with that conversation, the first-edition CTBUH Americas Monograph aims to broaden our lens by disseminating leading-edge projects and research. Abstracts are due 15 May 2024.

Member Focus: WT

22 Apr 2024

As we conclude our Member Appreciation Month, we feature WT Partnership (WT), a global firm providing independent cost management, quantity surveying, and other advisory services. With nearly 75 years of operational experience, their expertise extends across the building, construction, infrastructure, and defense sectors.