Why Europe is Building a $34BN Transport Mega-Hub
Infrastructure 30 Apr 2025
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How Chicago's Sears (Willis) Tower became a $2BN gamble
This was the world’s tallest building for almost 25 years, and still dominates the Chicago skyline more than 50 years after construction. Its unique bundled tube design revolutionised how supertall skyscrapers are built — even the Burj Khalifa.
But despite coming through a massive renovation just a few years ago, the iconic Sears (Willis) Tower is proving to be a challenging investment for its current owner, which bought it for a record fee in 2015. So, what does this mean for the city’s much-loved landmark?
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Las Vegas is adding a Boring Company Station to the Allegiant Stadium
Designed by Grimshaw for the Las Vegas Raiders, the $158M project will replace two existing parking lots with a new plaza and transport hub by 2029.
The B1M launches global movement to give construction cultural recognition
Millions of us already share the same mission. But this week The B1M has moved to give it a name, and turn it into a global movement that everyone can be part of.
The Lucas Museum officially touches down in Los Angeles
Eight years after breaking ground, the $1BN new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park will officially begin to welcome the public from 22 September 2026.
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