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8 November 2022 | New York City

38 Injured after Fire Breaks Out in NYC High-Rise

Injuries were sustained after a fire broke out in Midtown, New York City at a high-rise on 5 November, 2022. Dozens of people were injured in a fire at a...

7 November 2022 | London

Modular Build-to-Rent Development Tops Out in London

On 2 November 2022, Outpost Management announced that its latest Build-to-Rent development—Enclave: Croydon—has reached its maximum height. Standing at 158 meters, the development is among Europe’s tallest modular buildings.  ...

7 November 2022 | Dubai

Residential Building Catches Fire in Downtown Dubai

A fire was reported in the early hours of Monday morning, 7 November, 2022 at the 8 Boulevard Walk Tower in Downtown Dubai. Located near the Burj Khalifa, the 35-story...

4 November 2022 | Gold Coast

31 and 36 Story High-Rises are Proposed in the Gold Coast

Gold Coast developers Southport-based Legion Property Group have submitted plans for a pair of residential towers to rise above Chevron Island. The 31- and 36-story towers will rise up to 117...

4 November 2022 | Portland (ME)

Building Has Topping Off Ceremony in Portland, Maine

The apartment building at 201 Federal Street, in downtown Portland and a block away from City Hall, had its “topping off” ceremony – the last steel beam was placed on...

4 November 2022 | Fujayrah

Hotel and Mall to Open in Fujairah by the End of 2022

Al Taif Investment, a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Fujairah Investment Establishment (FIE) has announced new business updates for Al Taif Business Centre, its flagship project in Fujairah. Al...

3 November 2022 | Birmingham

Plans Submitted for a New Residential Birmingham Skyscraper

Plans have been proposed by Metropolitan Workshop for a 48-story residential tower in the center of Birmingham, which would include 462 units at 2 Snowhill Plaza close to the Snow Hill rail...

3 November 2022 | Takamatsu

Major Hotel Group to Open Outpost in Takamatsu City

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is planning to open a new hotel in Takamatsu City, the opening of which is scheduled to occur at the same time as the 2025...

2 November 2022 | Spokane

Mass Timber Luxury Residential Development Proposed for Spokane

atelierjones led an integrated design team for the proposal of a 178,000-square-foot (16,536-square-meter) mass timber housing project in Spokane, Washington that would deliver both market rate and affordable housing. The...

2 November 2022 | Dubai

Luxury 193-Meter Resort Opens in Dubai

Initial images of the new luxury Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai have been released, with bookings open for guests as of the end of October.  Images show the resort's...

2 November 2022 | Haikou

94-Story Mixed-Use Tower in Haikou Resumes Construction after Suspension

After more than three years of suspension, the Haikou Tower 1 is poised to resume construction. At 428 meters, the tower will be among the tallest in Hainan and will...

1 November 2022 | Miami Beach

Miami Beach Condo Evacuated Due to Structural Concerns

The city of Miami Beach ordered residents of a 164-unit condo tower to evacuate the building Thursday, 27 October, 2022 after engineers found significant damage to a critical structural beam...

1 November 2022 | Fortaleza

Three-Building Residential Complex in Brazil has Reached Completion

CTBUH has just received confirmation that a three-building residential complex, located in Fortaleza, Brazil has reached completion. The project, Reserva das Palmeiras is being developed by Moura Dubeux and was...

1 November 2022 | Warsaw

Foundation Work Wraps Up on Warsaw Office Skyscraper

The foundation plate and parking facilities have been completed for UNStudio and Ghemlaco’s The Bridge in Warsaw. The 174-meter-tall office tower is the developer’s latest on pl. Europejski.  The construction...

31 October 2022 | Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City Approves 60-Story Building and Redevelopment Plan

The transformation of a piece of Downtown Jersey City progress significantly the week of 20 October, 2022. The Jersey City City Council officially began the adoption process of the Sixth...

31 October 2022 | Colombo

Colombo Office High-Rise Has Opening Ceremony with Sri Lanka President

Strategically located in the heart of the capital the Mireka Tower at Havelock City was ceremoniously opened by His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, on 20 October, 2022....

31 October 2022 | Dallas

Office Building Structurally Tops Out in Dallas

CTBUH has just received confirmation that the 27-story No. 14 Harwood has recently structurally topped out. Located in Dallas, Texas, the design for the project is by architecture firm Kengo...

28 October 2022 | Singapore

Design Revealed for 63-Story Skyscraper in Singapore

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed the design of 8 Shenton Way, a 63-story tower that will anchor the intersection of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) and Marina Bay,...

28 October 2022 | Dubai

Signature "S" Tower is Under Construction in Dubai

Sobha Realty has started construction on its first signature residential project, The S Tower a the 62-story building that will feature luxury apartments. Dubai’s booming luxury property sector continues to...

28 October 2022 | Chicago

Residential 36-Story High-Rise Gets City Council Approval in Chicago.

A US$166 million, 35-story residential tower is coming to Greektown after getting City Council approval Wednesday. The high-rise at 301 S. Green St. will replace a parking lot and one-story industrial...