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5 architect teams on short list for $8.7B Chicago O'Hare airport expansion

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The teams now move to a request for proposals stage from which a committee will select the winning design, taking into account feedback from the public and technical advisories.

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Chicago Celebrates Technology Startup Hub Expansion, 700 New Tech Jobs

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More than 700 new jobs have been created by 16 tech companies in Chicago recently, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced as he helped open the newly-completed expansion space at 1871 , the city’s first-of-its-kind digital startup hub. According to Built In Chicago, 143 companies raised more than $1.7 There were 39 exits accounting for $8.2

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Retail Construction: Successful Steps in Grocery Store Redevelopment

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The grocery market has been extremely hot in the Chicago area. In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. Englewood recently completed a Trader Joe’s in Libertyville, Ill. Start on the frozen foods early.

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Join Viewpoint at BuiltWorlds 2018 Summit

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Celebrate construction technology and innovation with Viewpoint at this week’s BuiltWorlds Summit , April 11-13 in downtown Chicago. The event, held at the Westin Chicago River North, brings together 250+ construction executives, technology innovators and industry thought leaders.

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Building in Chicago: Embracing the US adventure and spirit

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We published our first issue of Chicago Construction News yesterday. Yesterday, we launched Chicago Construction News. But what about Chicago? Brooke has been incredibly successful in building relationships in Chicago. And how could we hold the fort for a decade to allow this re-launch. She still works with us.).

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Sports ‘districts’ are popping up all over America

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Stantec has several sports “district” projects underway in Dallas, Tampa, Chicago, and Edmonton. Offices would account for half of the total square footage, which would include spaces for hospitality, residential, retail, entertainment, and food and beverage.

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KLT – IPDR and Chicago (and when you sort out the acronyms, you’ll be able to tell the story.

Construction Marketing Ideas

My goal is for you to purchase some advertising in Chicago Construction News. I publish regional construction multi-media services, including this week in Chicago. But Chicago is a really big city — and it isn’t easy to say “like me” to someone so new at the game. Hi, I’m Mark Buckshon.

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