The Race to Replace a Cracked Dam
Infrastructure 09 Aug 2023
262 Fifth Avenue: The super-slender skyscraper dividing New York
262 Fifth Avenue is causing a stir in Midtown Manhattan. Standing at 262 metres, this tower is facing the ire of New Yorkers because of its impact on views towards one of the world's most famous skyscrapers: the Empire State.
But the opposition to 262 goes a whole lot deeper than spoilt site-lines - this latest skyscraper is yet another reminder of the growing wealth gap in the city and its residents have had enough. Watch this week’s video for the full story.
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Chicago's $1.3BN new airport concourse breaks ground
Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport is set to complete in 2028.
Construction works progress on London's One Undershaft
The supertall One Undershaft will top out at the city’s aviation ceiling of 309.6-metres — the same height as the Shard, which is currently the UK’s tallest building.
Join us for the Construction Mental Health Summit 2025
Our unprecedented gathering of industry leaders, advocates, and change-makers takes place in the summit of London's Gherkin on 30 September.
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