Chicago construction costs outpacing many other major metros
By this point, real estate developers and contractors know well the pain of procuring building materials in 2021. A new report from Rider Levett Bucknall…
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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:…
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.