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20 June 2025 | Dubai

Developer Launches Second Residential Tower that Supports Global Education in Dubai Science Park

Following the successful debut of Tower A in the SkyHills Astra residential project, HRE Development has launched Astra Tower B. The project is located in Dubai Science Park, located opposite...

19 June 2025 | Milwaukee

The Next Milwaukee Mass Timber Tall Building Breaks Ground

Construction has officially begun on The Edison, a 28-story mass timber residential tower located at the corner of Edison and State Streets in downtown Milwaukee.  The Edison will include 353...

18 June 2025 | Tel Aviv

CTBUH Award-Winning Complex Located in Tel Aviv is Hit with Missile

CTBUH has confirmed that a ballistic missile struck the lower floors of the Da Vinci North Tower in Tel Aviv, as conflict in the region escalated over the past week....

18 June 2025 | Leeds

37-Story Student Residences Approved at Merrion Centre in Leeds

A new 37-story student residence building in central Leeds has received planning approval. The project, backed by Town Center Securities, will involve demolishing a portion of the 1960s-era shopping complex...

17 June 2025 | Vaughan

Three High-Rise Development Proposed Near Future Royal Orchard Station in Vaughan

With the Yonge Line 1 extension set to bring five new stations north to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill, development is accelerating along the corridor. A new proposal, Dorian Towers,...

17 June 2025 | Toronto

Handover of New Transit Line and Start of Construction for Toronto's East Harbour Transit Hub

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has assumed operational control of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT line from Metrolinx, marking a major step toward the project’s long-awaited completion. Metrolinx CEO Michael...

16 June 2025 | Dubai

Major Fire Breaks Out in 280-Meter Residential Building in Dubai Marina

A major fire broke out late Friday in the 280-meter Marina Pinnacle tower in Dubai Marina, prompting the safe evacuation of all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments, according to the...

13 June 2025 | Warsaw

Warsaw’s Historic Intraco Skyscraper to Be Demolished and Rebuilt

Intraco I, one of Warsaw’s earliest skyscrapers, will be demolished and replaced with a modern high-rise, recently announced by owner Polski Holding Nieruchomości (PHN). The 107-meter, 39-story high-rise was built...

12 June 2025 | Chicago

Observation Deck in Chicago's Iconic Skyscraper is Expanding Upwards to the 96th Floor

At 875 N. Michigan Ave, formally known as the John Hancock Center, the operator of the observation deck on the 94th floor is expanding the experiential attraction and adding an...

11 June 2025 | Dubai

The 445-Meter Downtown Residences are Announced as Redefining Vertical Living in Dubai

Deyaar Development has announced a project named Downtown Residences, a 445-meter residential project set to rise over 110 floors near Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay. The twin-tower...

10 June 2025 | Toronto

Toronto Advances Major Planning Reforms to Accelerate Housing Construction

The City of Toronto is moving forward with a broad set of planning reforms aimed at significantly increasing housing supply, with six staff reports set for review at the Planning...

9 June 2025 | Taipei

“Out of the Box” 25-Story Residential Tower in Taipei is Unveiled

MVRDV has unveiled a 25-story residential tower and streetscape project in Tianmu, a northern district of Taipei. Developed for Win Sing Development Company, the tower’s distinctive gridded marble façade is...

6 June 2025 | Addis Ababa

Construction Resumes for 62-Story Ethiopian High-Rise

Ethiopia has revived its plan to construct a 62-story, 327.5-meter-tall headquarters for Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) in Addis Ababa’s Mexico Square. Initially proposed in 2023, the $445 million tower faced...

5 June 2025 | Hong Kong

Hong Kong Authorities State Plans for Redevelopment that Includes 50-Story Building

Hong Kong authorities have announced an ambitious proposal to transform the waterfront area surrounding the iconic Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom into a major urban landmark. The long-term plan,...

4 June 2025 | Jeddah

US-Based Contractor will Manage 1000+ Meter Jeddah Tower Project

Construction of the long-stalled Jeddah Tower—set to surpass 1,000 meters in height—has officially resumed, with U.S.-based Turner appointed as project manager. Turner previously managed the construction of the Burj Khalifa,...

3 June 2025 | Shenzhen

Company Selected to Deliver Landmark Steel-Structure Residential Project in Shenzhen Bay

China Construction Science and Industry has won the bid for the T107-0107 project in Houhai, Shenzhen—a high-end residential development by China Resources Land and China Overseas Real Estate. Set to...

2 June 2025 | Vancouver

Unveiling of 315-Meter Supertall in Ambitious Vancouver Development Plan

After a decade of planning, Vancouver developer Joo Kim Tiah of Holborn Group has unveiled an ambitious proposal for a new supertall skyscraper in downtown Vancouver. The 1,033-foot (315-meter) high-rise...

30 May 2025 | Jersey City

54-Story Residential in Jersey City has Topped Out

Construction has topped out on 505 Summit, a 54-story residential tower in Jersey City’s Journal Square. Designed by HLW International and developed by Panepinto Properties, the $388 million skyscraper will...

29 May 2025 | Makati

Developer Announces New Ultra-Luxury High-Rise Project in Makati.

Unveiled at the Ayala Land's annual stockholders’ meeting, the company is expanding its ultra-luxury portfolio with a new high-rise project called, Laurean. This is following the success of another property,...

28 May 2025 | Dubai

Sobha Realty Unveils a Six-Tower Mixed-Use Development in Dubai

Sobha Realty has unveiled Sobha Central, a major mixed-use development on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Designed as a “vertical urban sanctuary,” the six-tower project will integrate luxury residences, high-street retail,...