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Mike Sisinni Retires From TEI Group
TEI Group has announced the retirement of Mike Sisinni. "It has been an honor to have him over the years," said Mark Gregorio, president of TEI. "He has been an...
Chicago Prize Promoters Hope to Save Building
The Chicago Architecture Center and the Chicago Architectural Club invite all who possess an artistic vision and the desire to help preserve a potentially endangered structure to enter the 2021...
Otis’ Marks Receives Prestigious CED Leadership Award
Judy Marks, president and CEO of Otis, joins five leaders who include Moderna Chairman and co-founder Noubar Afeyan and CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch in receiving Committee...
Garage Demolition Paves Way for Philadelphia Skyscraper
A 340-ft-tall, 27-story skyscraper is planned for 1620 Sansom Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City, in Philadelphia in place of a parking garage that was recently demolished, Philadelphia YIMBY reports. The new building,...
Chicago Building Managers Relax Elevator Restrictions
City officials and property managers in Chicago are relaxing COVID-19 restrictions as more people are being vaccinated, the Chicago Tribune reports. Among changes are restrictions on elevators, for which capacity had previously...
Penthouse In New Jersey’s Tallest Tower Sells for Record Sum
A 2,437-ft2 penthouse in the 99 Hudson condominium tower in Jersey City, at 900-plus ft the tallest building in New Jersey, sold for a Jersey City record sum of US$3.9 million, Jersey...
EW 2021 Photo Contest: Hit Us With Your Best Shot
If you’ve ever wanted to show off your artistic side, your chance has arrived with the ELEVATOR WORLD 2021 Photo Contest, with its ninth-annual version now open for submissions. Are you...
Renderings for CTA Station Makeover Released
Renderings for a slated US $180-million makeover for the State/Lake Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) station in downtown Chicago have been released, the Chicago Sun Times reported in June. The remodel will make...
Construction Contract Signed for Glasgow Build-to-Rent Tower
Build-to-rent developer Platform_ has signed a contract with contractor Graham to begin construction on a tower in Glasgow, Urban Realm reported in June. Designed by Keppie, the tower, called Central Quay, will...
Construction Activity Declines, Stays Above Pre-Covid Levels
Construction activity in the U.K. fell 2% in April, but continues to stay above pre-COVID levels for the second straight month, Building reported in June. Construction output in March of this year...
