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Crown Installed at Salesforce Tower Chicago in River North

Crown installation can be seen for the 60-story Salesforce Tower at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North. The mixed-use, primarily office tower is the third and final phase of the Wolf Point masterplan, developed by Hines in partnership with the longtime landowner Joseph P. Kennedy Family. At a height of 850 feet… Read more

Groundbreaking Announced for 1245 W Fulton Market Street in West Loop

New details have been revealed for the groundbreaking of the mixed-use development at 1245 W Fulton Market Street in the West Loop. Located on the intersection with N Elizabeth Street, the new structure replaces a group of empty lots and snakes around an existing art gallery that will... Read more

Five Major South Cook County Road Construction Projects on Track for Completion This Fall

Five major projects in southern Cook County worth more than $39 million will be completed this fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has confirmed. “With the Rebuild Illinois capital... Read more

Hear From 350+ Industry Experts at Chicago Build

Chicago Build Expo, the leading construction, design and real estate show for the Midwest will return on October 13 & 14. Check out some of our expert speakers who will be speaking across 12 conference tracks and AIA CES workshops, including the Future of Construction, Government Policy, Architecture, BIM, Sustainability, Health & Safety, Facilities Management and Real Estate. The full conference program and speaker list can be found here.

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Renovation of Old Warehouse Into Solar-powered Apartments

The Chicago Plan Commission approved Thursday a plan to renovate a vacant warehouse building in the Armour Square neighborhood on the South Side into dozens of solar-powered apartments. Developer A.J. Patton said the project will show how renewable energy can… Read more

Permits Issued for Mass Timber Structure at 232 W Chestnut Street Within North Union

New permits have been issued for the third structure set to rise within the North Union mega development at 232 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side. Located towards the western end of the larger… Read more

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Chicago Build Expo is proud to be officially supported by the Mayor of Chicago and the Governor of Illinois. The show offers insightful panel discussions, AIA CEU approved workshops, 250+ exhibitors and incredible networking opportunities for all of the Midwest’s construction, architecture, engineering and real estate professionals.

Don’t miss out on 2 eventful days and the chance to hear industry experts discuss the latest development and procurement opportunities for the Midwest.

Key reasons to attend:

• Connect with 20,000+ leading contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers and government agencies
• Learn from 350+ high-profile speakers covering the latest trends and opportunities across major construction projects across 12 conference tracks and AIA CES workshops
• Have 1-on-1 meetings with procurement teams confirmed within our Meet the Buyer Area (CBRE, BEAR Construction Company, Chicago Park District, Milhouse Engineering & Construction, City of Chicago and Berglund Construction)
• Attend exclusive networking parties to grow your connections including the largest annual Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction networking events in the Midwest
• Enjoy the Festival of Construction featuring live music and endless entertainment

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