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Report Reveals Upward Momentum in Tall Building Construction Globally, Accelerating Trends & 2024 Predictions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Chicago, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today released “Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2023,” the latest in its series of annual evaluations of the state of tall building construction across the globe.

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  • Chicago, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today released “Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2023,” the latest in its series of annual evaluations of the state of tall building construction across the globe.
  • The report also highlighted some new milestones in tall-building construction:
    “The data in our report suggest a return to pre-pandemic growth in tall-building industries,” explained CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Uña .
  • “In addition to equipping professionals with a detailed analysis of accelerating trends in tall-building industries, including assessments by building function and material, the report allows users to develop hypotheses and test emerging scenarios,” continued Quintana de Uña.
  • CTBUH’s worldwide membership network includes companies from fields such as real estate development, architecture, engineering, cost consulting, building management and construction, among others.

MADAME TUSSAUDS DUBAI IS BRINGING THE MANA! UPPING THE TALLY TO NINE AS THEY GO GLOBAL WITH NEW DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON FIGURES

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson are about to do a triple take as the man of many talents adds to his Madame Tussauds offering with the addition of three new figures across the world famous attractions' estate.

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  • The three new figures take the man of the moment's repertoire to nine Madame Tussauds likenesses, with replicas of Johnson already in London, New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Orlando and touring the Asian attractions.
  • Of being a nonuplet Madame Tussauds threat, Dwayne Johnson said, "This is so cool and fun!
  • I love meeting my fans all around the world and my Madame Tussauds figures are the next best thing to connecting with you.
  • "When you look at Hollywood stars, there aren't many that come bigger than Dwayne Johnson," said Angela Jobson, Global Brand Director of Madame Tussauds.

Correction: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023's Best Tall Building Worldwide

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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Chicago, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.
  • “But carbon is only part of the equation here; we also focused on connectivity and the community,” explained Liann Lim , Senior Development Manager of Quay Quarter Tower.
  • The project's heritage laneway development, Quay Quarter Lanes , was recognized with CTBUH's Urban Habitat Award for its imaginative urban design, which enhances social sustainability and city life.
  • CTBUH is best known to the public for developing the international standards for measuring tall building height and is recognized as the arbiter of the “World’s Tallest Building” designation.

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023's Best Tall Building Worldwide

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Chicago, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.
  • “But carbon is only part of the equation here; we also focused on connectivity and the community,” explained Liann Lim , Senior Development Manager of Quay Quarter Tower.
  • The project's heritage laneway development, Quay Quarter Lanes , was recognized with CTBUH's Urban Habitat Award for its imaginative urban design, which enhances social sustainability and city life.
  • CTBUH is best known to the public for developing the international standards for measuring tall building height and is recognized as the arbiter of the “World’s Tallest Building” designation.

Schindler MetaCore – the new backbone for sustainable building repurposing

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Schindler introduces Schindler MetaCore – the innovative solution that makes the repurposing of buildings simple and sustainable.

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  • Schindler introduces Schindler MetaCore – the innovative solution that makes the repurposing of buildings simple and sustainable.
  • By using the Schindler MetaCore optimized traffic management platform, building owners can seamlessly offer solutions to combine life, leisure, and work at one single location.
  • Building owners are faced with the challenge of converting monofunctional buildings into mixed-use buildings to better meet the requirements of today’s cities.
  • Florian Troesch, Head of Transit Management & Digital Solutions at Schindler, explains, that Schindler MetaCore presents architects, developers, and building owners with a full suite of services, products, and easily reprogrammable elevator systems.

Leadership Transition Announced by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.

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  • Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.
  • "I am both honored and humbled by the tremendous strides CTBUH has made in so many arenas during my time as board chairman," said Watts.
  • He is a longstanding and passionate advocate for research, contributing to CTBUH’s widespread thought leadership throughout his engagement.
  • Its most utilized asset is its building database, a compendium of detailed data, images and technical information on more than 30,000 tall buildings throughout the world.

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Examines Humanizing High Density in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Chicago, IL, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today announced the crux of its annual international conference, October 16–21, in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur: “What does it mean to humanize high density?”

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  • Chicago, IL, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today announced the crux of its annual international conference, October 16–21, in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur: “What does it mean to humanize high density?”
    According to the United Nations,

Carol Willis & Patrick Bellew To Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Willis and Bellew will receive their awards and deliver keynote presentations at CTBUH’s annual international conference, Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm , October 16–21, in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Willis and Bellew will receive their awards and deliver keynote presentations at CTBUH’s annual international conference, Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm , October 16–21, in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
  • “Carol Willis has been a steadfast champion for the critical role high-rise buildings play in tackling population density in cities around the world, both today and historically.
  • And there is perhaps no one more well-versed in the integration of environmental and building systems with architecture than Patrick Bellew.
  • The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to smarter, more sustainable cities and a more viable future for global populations.

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Reveals Exemplary Projects in Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Across the Globe

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Chicago, IL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism.

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  • Chicago, IL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism.
  • Projects from across the globe were recognized in more than 20 categories and subcategories, including Best Tall Building, Best Tall Non-building, Innovation, Urban Habitat, Repositioning and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, a new category in 2023.
  • Only then can we support balanced and healthy living, working and civic and social engagement,” continued Quintana de Uña.
  • The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is the world’s leading resource for professionals focused on the inception, design, construction, and operation of tall buildings and future cities.

Holcim US Recognized by Slag Cement Association with Multiple Awards

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its industry award streak, Holcim US , received ten "Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards" from the Slag Cement Association (SCA).

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  • CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its industry award streak, Holcim US , received ten "Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards" from the Slag Cement Association (SCA).
  • Holcim was recognized for its sustainable contributions to multiple projects at the SCA's awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the Spring American Concrete Institute Convention in San Francisco.
  • "We're proud that the Slag Cement Association has recognized our contributions to major projects with the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.
  • Through its Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards Program, the association selects award winners in categories such as: Architectural, Durability, Infrastructure, High Performance, Innovative Applications and Lower Carbon Concrete.