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Despite pandemic deep freeze, Chicago high-rise construction still making headway

After a year of pandemic-induced economic uncertainty, Chicago enters the spring season with one key metric that has remained mostly stable throughout the entire ordeal:…

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Activity up on construction sites, but future development grows meager

Early on during the pandemic, many construction projects around the country seized to a halt. In an encouraging sign, most of these job sites have…

Coronavirus and construction sites: Build on or shut down?

In cities all over the country, construction sites are shutting down due to the COVID-19 crisis, while others are taking steps to limit exposure as…

Help wanted: Labor shortages continue to crank up construction costs

The shortage of qualified trade workers continues to be a prime concern for the construction industry. This dearth of workers, along with the country's threatened…

Chicago saw largest rise in construction costs last year

Throughout 2018, construction costs rose around the nation at an average of approximately 5.73 percent. Among 14 tracked markets in North America, no market had…

Six factors for a successful public-private partnership

In June, the Chicago Infrastructure Trust announced a high-profile partner had come aboard one of the city's most anticipated projects, an express rail line connecting…

Counting cranes: construction costs and confidence

Construction costs are rising, but that hasn't stopped new development as the North American crane count has reached a new peak. Chicago and five other…

Chris Harris joins Rider Levett Bucknall as resident manager

Global property and construction consulting firm, Rider Levett Bucknall welcomes Chris Harris as the new resident manager of the Chicago office.

Chicago office of Rider Levett Bucknall hires business development, marketing specialist

Kelin Williams has joined the Chicago office of property and construction firm Rider Levett Bucknall as a business development and marketing specialist.

Consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall hires business development, marketing pro

Jessica Hernauer has joined the Chicago office of property and construction consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall as a business development and marketing specialist.