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Chicago issues caisson permit for 400 Lake Shore Drive

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An important milestone has been reached in the construction of 400 Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. According to Urbanize Chicago , a caisson permit has been issued, and below-grade work is scheduled to kick off early next year. Landscaping and the final completion of the tower is expected for Q3 2027."

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Construction starts at SOM-designed 400 Lake Shore Drive replacement in Chicago

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The much-publicized void left behind in the wake of Santiago Calatrava ’s failed Chicago Spire proposal is finally being attended to, as now the Chicago Sun-Times and other outlets are reporting on developer Related Midwest’s start of construction for the SOM -designed replacement at 400 Lake Shore Drive.

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BIG Reveals Updated Design for Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

ArchDaily

Construction is expected to start in 2027, after completing the project documentation for the building permit and selecting a contractor. The Philharmonic Hall is expected to open in 2032. Read more »

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. According to Juniper Research, the number of hydrogen vehicles in service is predicted to exceed one million globally by 2027.