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11 September 2024 | Toronto

Proposal Doubles Height and Density to Meet Toronto Housing and Transit Goals

Plans have been resubmitted for 1705 Weston Road, proposing a 43-story mixed-use high-rise, doubling the height from the original submission of a 23-story design in 2020. Designed by Graziani +...

10 September 2024 | Dubai

47-Story Residential Building Construction in Dubai is Progressing

Dubai-based developer Binghatti has launched Binghatti Royale, a new 47-floor residential high-rise in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), featuring a circular design. The tower will offer 354 units, including one to...

9 September 2024 | Lake Charles

22-Story Hurricane-Damaged Building is Imploded in Louisiana

The 22-story Capital One Bank Tower in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was imploded on Saturday, 7 September after sitting vacant for nearly four years, marking the end of a once-iconic structure...

6 September 2024 | London

Final Report on Evidence Leading to Deadly Grenfell Fire in London

The final report of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry has condemned manufacturers, local government, and a lax regulatory environment as key contributors to the 2017 disaster that killed 72 people....

5 September 2024 | Toronto

Facade Contractor Selected for 266.5-Meter Residential High-Rise in Toronto

With construction starting in 2023, the developer has recently appointed Permasteelisa Group to deliver the custom curtain wall for the East Tower of the new Forma development in Toronto, designed...

4 September 2024 | Noida

Investment Injected to Complete Construction of 300-Meter Building in Noida, India

After starting construction and being put on hold, the 300-meter Supernova Spira in Noida, India will receive funding from Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd to clear not only bank dues owed...

3 September 2024 | Miami

Plans Revealed for Miami Supertall of Financial HQ

Plans and renderings have been revealed for Citadel’s new 55-story global headquarters at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive in Miami. The project, spanning 4.17 acres across three sites, aims to utilize...

2 September 2024 | Chicago

Demolition of Iconic Chicago Building Begins to Make Way for $1.7 Billion Casino Complex

Bally’s has begun demolishing the Freedom Center printing plant in Chicago to make way for a $1.7 billion USD casino along the Chicago River. The plant, once the largest newspaper...

30 August 2024 | Lausanne

Construction of 27-Story Residential Building in Lausanne has Begun

The construction of the 27-story Tilia Tower, led by the Induni-Maulini consortium, began in spring 2024 and is on schedule to reach completion in 2026. Located in Lausanne’s Malley district,...

29 August 2024 | London (ON)

Three Housing Developments Adding 1,150 Homes in London, Canada are Endorsed

City politicians in London have endorsed three major housing projects that will bring 1,150 new homes to the city, despite some concerns from local residents. During a planning committee meeting...

28 August 2024 | Dubai

Dubai High-Rise Reaches Construction Milestone

The construction of the Al Habtoor Tower in Dubai has reached a significant milestone, with 33 percent of the work now completed. Located within Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed...

27 August 2024 | Phnom Penh

Significant Construction Milestone for Skyscraper in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

CTBUH has confirmed that the Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia (FTB Tower) has achieved a significant milestone in its construction.  The building, constructed by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation...

26 August 2024 | San Jose

Historic Downtown Hotel is Repurposed into Student Residences

San Jose State University (SJSU) has transformed a historic downtown San Jose hotel into student dormitories, unveiling Spartan Village on the Paseo. The project, approved less than a year ago,...

23 August 2024 | Cairo

Hydrogen Powered High-Rise in Cairo is Getting Closer to Breaking Ground

The Forbes International Tower, first announced in January 2023, is slated to be one of the first skyscrapers primarily powered by hydrogen. The building, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon...

22 August 2024 | San Francisco

Newly Revised San Francisco Residential Plan Unveiled

A new residential redevelopment plan for 180 Hawthorne Street in SoMa, San Francisco, has been unveiled, adding six additional floors to the previously proposed structure. The project, sponsored by N17...

21 August 2024 | Tokyo

Construction Started for 54-Story Residential in Tokyo

CTBUH has confirmed that construction has started for the Toyomi District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project Tower 1 and 2 that will each reach 189 meters.  Located a 10-minute walk...

20 August 2024 | London

30-Story Building for Student Housing Approved in West London

Planning consent for a 30-story student high-rise in Park Royal, west London has been approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. Located just to the north of...

19 August 2024 | Melbourne

Construction Started for 29-Story Melbourne Residential High-Rise

Construction has begun on a 29-story high-rise called "Regatta" at Collins Wharf in Melbourne's Docklands, part of the Victoria Harbour precinct. This project, led by Lendlease, is located where Collins...

16 August 2024 | Birmingham

Plans for 37-Story Build-to-Rent Skyscraper in Birmingham Approved

Birmingham's city council has approved plans for a 37-story build-to-rent skyscraper on Hagley Road in Edgbaston, designed by Fuse Studios for Calthorpe Estates and Moda Living. The tower will house...

15 August 2024 | Riyadh

Riyadh to Build 130-Meter Building for Sporting Activities

The approval of the 130-meter Global Sports Tower in Riyadh, a centerpiece of the Sports Boulevard project, aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. This iconic structure, endorsed by the Sports...