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.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Silver Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

Professor Sang Dae Kim new chairman of the CTBUH

23 Oct 2009, Chicago

During the 8th annual Awards Dinner, David Scott passed on the chairman’s gavel to chair-elect Sang Dae Kim of South Korea.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards VIP Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards Executive Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.

CTBUH Presents Plaque to Trump Tower

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

CTBUH presented a plaque to The Trump Organization recognizing Trump Tower as the tallest all-concrete building in the world and the 7th tallest building in the world.

Aqua Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Close to 60 attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a two-hour technical tour of the recently completed Aqua Tower.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Building Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a technical tour of the recent renovations to Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower.

John Hancock Center Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference were lead by Brian Keaty through the entirety of Chicago's famous John Hancock Center.

Legacy Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference toured The Legacy at Millennium Park, one of the newest addition to the downtown loop area residential stock.

One Museum Park West Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Delegates from the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference started their conference experience with a technical tour of One Museum Park West; a new 54 story residential tower in Chicago.

Trump Tower Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

About 22 conference delegates had the opportunity to attend an educational pre-conference tour of Chicago skyline’s newest super-tall tower, the Trump International Hotel & Tower.

Doha Tower Tech

12-15 Oct 2009, Doha

CTBUH Research & Communications Manager Jan Klerks and Trustee William Maibusch represented the CTBUH as the guests of honor during the TowerTech fair in Doha.

40 Years of the CTBUH – Chairman Reflections

Sep 2009, Chicago

For its 40th anniversary, the CTBUH has collected the reflections of some past chairmen, which will be published in a commemorative brochure to be distributed at the Chicago conference.

Next CTBUH Chair visits CTBUH HQ

27-28 Aug 2009, Chicago

Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2009, visited the CTBUH offices for a 2-day meeting.