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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://www.elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/013018.pdf

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

280-M-TALL HOTEL TOWER IN TAIPEI INSPIRED BY BAMBOO

Curved edges, an angled tip and a grooved green façade distinguish Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel's (ACPV) design for the 280-m-tall Taipei Sky Tower (TST) planned by local developer Riant Capital Ltd. in the Xinyi shopping and financial district, dezeen reports. APVC will also design interiors for Park Hyatt Taipei, one of two Hyatt hotels that aim to occupy TST by 2020. The other, Taipei Andaz, will have a different designer so the hotels will have distinct identities. There will be 500 rooms, and the developer is optimistic based on surging numbers of tourists, expected to reach 19 million in 2020, and demand from the local wealthy elite.

DEVELOPER EYES AMAZON-SIZED PROJECT FOR ATLANTA

Los Angeles-based developer CIM Group is proposing a US$5-billion project in downtown Atlanta that would meet the office-space criteria for online retailer Amazon's second headquarters (HQ2), though it's not yet being pitched for that purpose, WABE-FM reports. Christopher Sciarrone, an architect working with the developer, discussed the project with an Atlanta business group on January 25. It is envisioned for an area of parking decks and vacant lots known locally as "The Gulch" and would include 18 buildings. Of these, 14 would be office buildings ranging from 70 to 500 ft. tall and providing 9.3 million sq. ft. of space, which Sciarrone said "would seem to" be in line with what Amazon requires. Also included are a 350-ft., 1,500-room hotel and three residential towers. Atlanta was recently named among 20 finalist metros for HQ2, but Sciarrone said developers hope to move forward regardless of Amazon's involvement.

MAN’S LEG FREED FROM ESCALATOR AT NYC MOVIE THEATER

It took responders approximately 15 min. to free a 74-year-old man’s leg from the steps of an escalator at a movie theater on the Upper West Side of New York City (NYC) on the evening of January 24, ABC Channel 7 reports. Firefighters had to dismantle part of the escalator to free the man, who used a walker. He was hospitalized in serious condition.

CHICAGO’S TALLEST STRICTLY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TOPS OUT

One Bennett Park, which will be the tallest strictly residential building in Chicago at 836 ft. and 70 stories, topped out on January 18 in the Streeterville neighborhood, Curbed Chicago reports. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, developed by Related Midwest and built by Lendlease, the luxury condominium and residential building is the tallest to be built in the neighborhood since 2009. It will have 69 condos and 279 apartments, and is scheduled for completion late this year.

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS, VOLUME 3 AVAILABLE

The new Educational Focus, Volume 3 is the latest in a series of compilations of technical articles newly approved for continuing-education credit. A total of 16 hr. of credit is available by passing the exam for each article. They have been approved for credit by the National Association of Elevator Contractors for the Certified Elevator Technician (CET®) and (with the exception of four hours) the Certified Accessibility and Private-Residence Lift Technician (CAT®) programs. They have been applied for credit to NAESA International for QEI and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The book's 176 pages are divided into four sections: "Escalators," "Hydraulic Lifts," "Operation and Maintenance" and "Energy." All Educational Focus publications are available at www.elevatorbooks.com in both print and digital formats.

Image courtesy wabe.org:

https://www.wabe.org/amid-quest-amazon-atlanta-studies-giant-office-complex/

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

280-M-TALL HOTEL TOWER IN TAIPEI INSPIRED BY BAMBOO

Curved edges, an angled tip and a grooved green façade distinguish Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel's (ACPV) design for the 280-m-tall Taipei Sky Tower (TST) planned by local developer Riant Capital Ltd. in the Xinyi shopping and financial district, dezeen reports. APVC will also design interiors for Park Hyatt Taipei, one of two Hyatt hotels that aim to occupy TST by 2020. The other, Taipei Andaz, will have a different designer so the hotels will have distinct identities. There will be 500 rooms, and the developer is optimistic based on surging numbers of tourists, expected to reach 19 million in 2020, and demand from the local wealthy elite.

DEVELOPER EYES AMAZON-SIZED PROJECT FOR ATLANTA

Los Angeles-based developer CIM Group is proposing a US$5-billion project in downtown Atlanta that would meet the office-space criteria for online retailer Amazon's second headquarters (HQ2), though it's not yet being pitched for that purpose, WABE-FM reports. Christopher Sciarrone, an architect working with the developer, discussed the project with an Atlanta business group on January 25. It is envisioned for an area of parking decks and vacant lots known locally as "The Gulch" and would include 18 buildings. Of these, 14 would be office buildings ranging from 70 to 500 ft. tall and providing 9.3 million sq. ft. of space, which Sciarrone said "would seem to" be in line with what Amazon requires. Also included are a 350-ft., 1,500-room hotel and three residential towers. Atlanta was recently named among 20 finalist metros for HQ2, but Sciarrone said developers hope to move forward regardless of Amazon's involvement.

MAN’S LEG FREED FROM ESCALATOR AT NYC MOVIE THEATER

It took responders approximately 15 min. to free a 74-year-old man’s leg from the steps of an escalator at a movie theater on the Upper West Side of New York City (NYC) on the evening of January 24, ABC Channel 7 reports. Firefighters had to dismantle part of the escalator to free the man, who used a walker. He was hospitalized in serious condition.

CHICAGO’S TALLEST STRICTLY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TOPS OUT

One Bennett Park, which will be the tallest strictly residential building in Chicago at 836 ft. and 70 stories, topped out on January 18 in the Streeterville neighborhood, Curbed Chicago reports. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, developed by Related Midwest and built by Lendlease, the luxury condominium and residential building is the tallest to be built in the neighborhood since 2009. It will have 69 condos and 279 apartments, and is scheduled for completion late this year.

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS, VOLUME 3 AVAILABLE

The new Educational Focus, Volume 3 is the latest in a series of compilations of technical articles newly approved for continuing-education credit. A total of 16 hr. of credit is available by passing the exam for each article. They have been approved for credit by the National Association of Elevator Contractors for the Certified Elevator Technician (CET®) and (with the exception of four hours) the Certified Accessibility and Private-Residence Lift Technician (CAT®) programs. They have been applied for credit to NAESA International for QEI and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The book's 176 pages are divided into four sections: "Escalators," "Hydraulic Lifts," "Operation and Maintenance" and "Energy." All Educational Focus publications are available at www.elevatorbooks.com in both print and digital formats.

Image courtesy wabe.org:

https://www.wabe.org/amid-quest-amazon-atlanta-studies-giant-office-complex/

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

GAL NAMES TWO REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS

GAL Manufacturing Corp. has appointed two vertical-transportation (VT) industry veterans to regional vice-president positions, responsible for business development and customer service, the company announced. Emery Wilcox has been chosen as Western Region vice president, and Bill Lawson will take the same role for the company’s Midwest Region. Wilcox has more than 35 years’ experience in the VT industry, most recently as a partner at independent contractor Ascent Elevator Services. He previously was president of CemcoLift, Inc.; vice president for NAES Acquisition Corp.; Southwest Regional vice president for thyssenkrupp; and special-projects manager in Eastern Europe for Otis. He holds an MBA from Purdue University. Lawson has 44 years in the industry, joining GAL after serving as Midwest Regional vice president of Oracle Elevator since 2006. He previously worked with Otis as an International Union of Elevator Constructors journeyman mechanic, product-development manager and regional manager. He is a certified QEI licensed in eight states.

 

KÜBLER INVESTS IN GERMANY, INDIA

The Kübler Group in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, established an Engineering Solution Center (ESC) in Berlin and increased its presence in India while marking its 10-year anniversary of being there. Bernard Hiller, an engineering manager with more than 20 years' experience in the encoder industry, will lead the ESC. In India, managers and owners from Kübler Germany joined Kübler India Automation Pvt. employees, customers and partners on November 22, 2017, to both celebrate the anniversary and inaugurate a new factory and sales center in Pune.

 

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONDOMINIUM TOWER COMING ALONG

Construction is underway on Quay Tower, a 28-story condominium building in Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River in New York City, New York YIMBY reports. A new rendering shows some of the views the development will feature from its vantage point at the southern end of Pier 6, including the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, East River and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Featuring 126 residences that start at US$1.9 million, Quay Tower was designed by Eran Chen of ODA Architecture and is being developed by RAL Cos., Oliver's Realty Group and Vanke US. Completion is anticipated in summer 2019.

 

ECS FEATURED ON CHICAGO-AREA TMA PODCAST

ECS Corp., headquartered in Broadview, Illinois, was recently featured on the Technology and Manufacturing Association's (TMA) podcast, on which ECS President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Milefchik and Marketing Manager Cathy Hayat discussed rebuilding and restructuring at the elevator/escalator parts supplier following a change in ownership in 2013. Milefchik and Hayat spoke ECS specialty, robotic laser welding, and manufacturing automation with hosts Kent Gladish of TMA and Tony Demakis of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales. Milefchik said he was proud to share ECS's story of overcoming adversity with Alliance and TMA, which supports manufacturing in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding counties in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Image: TMA

http://alliancelasersales.com/2018/01/19/the-manufacturing-alliance-ecscorporation/

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

GAL NAMES TWO REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS

GAL Manufacturing Corp. has appointed two vertical-transportation (VT) industry veterans to regional vice-president positions, responsible for business development and customer service, the company announced. Emery Wilcox has been chosen as Western Region vice president, and Bill Lawson will take the same role for the company’s Midwest Region. Wilcox has more than 35 years’ experience in the VT industry, most recently as a partner at independent contractor Ascent Elevator Services. He previously was president of CemcoLift, Inc.; vice president for NAES Acquisition Corp.; Southwest Regional vice president for thyssenkrupp; and special-projects manager in Eastern Europe for Otis. He holds an MBA from Purdue University. Lawson has 44 years in the industry, joining GAL after serving as Midwest Regional vice president of Oracle Elevator since 2006. He previously worked with Otis as an International Union of Elevator Constructors journeyman mechanic, product-development manager and regional manager. He is a certified QEI licensed in eight states.

 

KÜBLER INVESTS IN GERMANY, INDIA

The Kübler Group in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, established an Engineering Solution Center (ESC) in Berlin and increased its presence in India while marking its 10-year anniversary of being there. Bernard Hiller, an engineering manager with more than 20 years' experience in the encoder industry, will lead the ESC. In India, managers and owners from Kübler Germany joined Kübler India Automation Pvt. employees, customers and partners on November 22, 2017, to both celebrate the anniversary and inaugurate a new factory and sales center in Pune.

 

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONDOMINIUM TOWER COMING ALONG

Construction is underway on Quay Tower, a 28-story condominium building in Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River in New York City, New York YIMBY reports. A new rendering shows some of the views the development will feature from its vantage point at the southern end of Pier 6, including the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, East River and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Featuring 126 residences that start at US$1.9 million, Quay Tower was designed by Eran Chen of ODA Architecture and is being developed by RAL Cos., Oliver's Realty Group and Vanke US. Completion is anticipated in summer 2019.

 

ECS FEATURED ON CHICAGO-AREA TMA PODCAST

ECS Corp., headquartered in Broadview, Illinois, was recently featured on the Technology and Manufacturing Association's (TMA) podcast, on which ECS President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Milefchik and Marketing Manager Cathy Hayat discussed rebuilding and restructuring at the elevator/escalator parts supplier following a change in ownership in 2013. Milefchik and Hayat spoke ECS specialty, robotic laser welding, and manufacturing automation with hosts Kent Gladish of TMA and Tony Demakis of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales. Milefchik said he was proud to share ECS's story of overcoming adversity with Alliance and TMA, which supports manufacturing in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding counties in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Image: TMA

http://alliancelasersales.com/2018/01/19/the-manufacturing-alliance-ecscorporation/

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

PROGRESS NOTED ON VT UPGRADES AT LONDON RAIL STATIONS

Blog IanVisits says newly released report from Transport for London details progress made on rail-station vertical-transportation upgrades at several stops. Paddington Station, the steps, chains, floorplates and handrails of two new escalators are complete, new elevator is ready for testing. Bond Street station, preparatory work for "step-free interchange" to the Elizabeth line is complete. Victoria station, work progressing on passages to the Circle and District lines that include elevators and new ticket-hall escalators. Knightbridge station, work has begun on two new station entrances and elevators. Camden Town station, refurbishment on two escalators has begun, with the first to be ready in early March and the second later this year.

IN MEMORIAM: DORIS JOYCE DRISCOLL

Doris Joyce Driscoll, who founded Atlantic Elevator Service of Avon, Massachusetts, with her husband, Jim, in 1976, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017, at her home in Massachusetts. She served as treasurer of Atlantic Elevator and was an active member of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), attending many conventions and educational events. Graduate of Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, Driscoll is survived by Jim, her husband of 52 years, four children and 12 grandchildren. Donations may be made to the melanoma research program at Massachusetts General Hospital or the Melanoma Research Foundation.

32-STORY BANYAN TREE RESIDENCES MOVES FORWARD IN DUBAI

Developer Sweid & Sweid's first Banyan Tree Residences for the Middle East, a 32-story residential tower in Hillside Dubai, is moving forward, with Core Savills appointed sales agent with construction reaching the fourth floor and sales set to start in February, ConstructionWeekOnline.Com reports. On track for completion in 2019, structure will have 244 apartments, including duplex units with private outdoor terraces and full-floor penthouses. Amenities include pools and a residents-only clubhouse and spa. Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co. is the general contractor.

AWARD-WINNING DESIGN INSPIRED BY MOSCOW’S HISTORY

Architecture firm MVRDV won the competition for Silhouette, a 78-m-tall mixed-use building that will serve as a symbolic gateway into Moscow, various news outlets, including ConstructionWeekOnline.com, report. Design team drew inspiration from Silhouette's historic Constructivist-style neighbors, such as the Ministry of Agriculture building. Containing luxury apartments, a supermarket a flexible workspace, a sports center, event space and underground parking within 52,000 m2 in the city center, Silhouette boasts a stepped, red ceramic façade. It is being developed by GK Osnova.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC DIES IN MANHATTAN FALL

An elevator technician was killed on the morning of January 23 when he fell down the elevator shaft on a job in Manhattan, New York, the New York Post reported. The 33 year old was working on the ninth floor of an under-construction Flatiron District building when he lost his balance and fell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

LATEST SECTION BEGUN ON INDIA RAIL EXPANSION PROJECT

Work has begun to double and electrify a 25-km stretch of rail that will complete the project between Maduri and Chennai, India, The Times of India reports. Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said the section, part of just one of three such projects in Tamil Nadu state, should be finished this year, and all the work should be finished in three to four years. Along with the rail expansions and electrifications, Gohain said 84 escalators and 61 lifts had been commissioned at stations, with work in progress on 32 escalators and 26 lifts.

Image courtesy mvrdv.nl:

https://www.mvrdv.nl/en/projects/silhouette

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

PROGRESS NOTED ON VT UPGRADES AT LONDON RAIL STATIONS

Blog IanVisits says newly released report from Transport for London details progress made on rail-station vertical-transportation upgrades at several stops. Paddington Station, the steps, chains, floorplates and handrails of two new escalators are complete, new elevator is ready for testing. Bond Street station, preparatory work for "step-free interchange" to the Elizabeth line is complete. Victoria station, work progressing on passages to the Circle and District lines that include elevators and new ticket-hall escalators. Knightbridge station, work has begun on two new station entrances and elevators. Camden Town station, refurbishment on two escalators has begun, with the first to be ready in early March and the second later this year.

IN MEMORIAM: DORIS JOYCE DRISCOLL

Doris Joyce Driscoll, who founded Atlantic Elevator Service of Avon, Massachusetts, with her husband, Jim, in 1976, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017, at her home in Massachusetts. She served as treasurer of Atlantic Elevator and was an active member of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), attending many conventions and educational events. Graduate of Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, Driscoll is survived by Jim, her husband of 52 years, four children and 12 grandchildren. Donations may be made to the melanoma research program at Massachusetts General Hospital or the Melanoma Research Foundation.

32-STORY BANYAN TREE RESIDENCES MOVES FORWARD IN DUBAI

Developer Sweid & Sweid's first Banyan Tree Residences for the Middle East, a 32-story residential tower in Hillside Dubai, is moving forward, with Core Savills appointed sales agent with construction reaching the fourth floor and sales set to start in February, ConstructionWeekOnline.Com reports. On track for completion in 2019, structure will have 244 apartments, including duplex units with private outdoor terraces and full-floor penthouses. Amenities include pools and a residents-only clubhouse and spa. Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co. is the general contractor.

AWARD-WINNING DESIGN INSPIRED BY MOSCOW’S HISTORY

Architecture firm MVRDV won the competition for Silhouette, a 78-m-tall mixed-use building that will serve as a symbolic gateway into Moscow, various news outlets, including ConstructionWeekOnline.com, report. Design team drew inspiration from Silhouette's historic Constructivist-style neighbors, such as the Ministry of Agriculture building. Containing luxury apartments, a supermarket a flexible workspace, a sports center, event space and underground parking within 52,000 m2 in the city center, Silhouette boasts a stepped, red ceramic façade. It is being developed by GK Osnova.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC DIES IN MANHATTAN FALL

An elevator technician was killed on the morning of January 23 when he fell down the elevator shaft on a job in Manhattan, New York, the New York Post reported. The 33 year old was working on the ninth floor of an under-construction Flatiron District building when he lost his balance and fell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

LATEST SECTION BEGUN ON INDIA RAIL EXPANSION PROJECT

Work has begun to double and electrify a 25-km stretch of rail that will complete the project between Maduri and Chennai, India, The Times of India reports. Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said the section, part of just one of three such projects in Tamil Nadu state, should be finished this year, and all the work should be finished in three to four years. Along with the rail expansions and electrifications, Gohain said 84 escalators and 61 lifts had been commissioned at stations, with work in progress on 32 escalators and 26 lifts.

Image courtesy mvrdv.nl:

https://www.mvrdv.nl/en/projects/silhouette

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP’S MULTI A FINALIST FOR CTBUH INNOVATION AWARD

thyssenkrupp’s ropeless elevator MULTI has been named a finalist for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) prestigious Innovation Award, which recognizes a recent innovation in a tall-building project that has been “realized in a design, implemented, or thoroughly tested and documented for suitability in a high rise.” The winner will be announced during the inaugural Tall + Urban Innovation Conference planned on May 30-31 at the Aqua Tower in Chicago. Should thyssenkrupp win, the honor would follow winning Gold at the Edison Awards, the German Design Award from the German Design Council and being named a top 25 Invention of the Year by Time magazine.

 

43-STORY APARTMENT TOWER TOPS OUT IN MIAMI WORLDCENTER

CAOBA, a 43-story apartment tower developed by CIM Group and Falcone Group, has topped out in Miami Worldcenter in downtown Miami, marking a major step forward for what is "one of the largest urban development projects underway" in the U.S., Florida Construction News reports. It is the first tower to top out in the US$2-billion development, and plans for a second, 40-story tower have been approved by the city. Scheduled for completion in the fall, CAOBA will have 444 apartments and 20,000 sq. ft. of ground-level retail at 698 Northeast 1st Avenue.

 

KÜBLER TAPS NEW REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Kübler has appointed Claudio Zeitvogel sales director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Zeitvogel has more than 20 years' sales and marketing experience, primarily in German-speaking markets, with a focus on highly technical automation. In line with helping achieve Kübler's ambitious growth targets over the next few years, Zeitvogel will "further optimize sales structures so that customers, more and more, perceive Kübler as not only their supplier, but also as their experienced partner." Zeitvogel holds a master's degree in Electronics from Furtwangen University.

 

FLORIDA CITY’S TALLEST BUILDING NEARS FINISH LINE

ONE St. Petersburg, which will be the tallest building in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 41 stories and 137 ft., is on track for completion later this year, SkyRise Cities reports. On the corner of 1st Street North and 1st Avenue North, it is being developed by The Kolter Group and was designed by SB Architects. ONE St. Petersburg will have 253 condominiums, a 174-key hotel, and expansive residential amenities like pools, seating areas and a second-floor owners' lounge overlooking a 30-ft.-tall atrium lobby. Penthouse residences will be on the top three floors.

Image: thyssenkrupp:

http://www.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/en/press/press-releases-76608.html

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play | SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP’S MULTI A FINALIST FOR CTBUH INNOVATION AWARD

thyssenkrupp’s ropeless elevator MULTI has been named a finalist for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) prestigious Innovation Award, which recognizes a recent innovation in a tall-building project that has been “realized in a design, implemented, or thoroughly tested and documented for suitability in a high rise.” The winner will be announced during the inaugural Tall + Urban Innovation Conference planned on May 30-31 at the Aqua Tower in Chicago. Should thyssenkrupp win, the honor would follow winning Gold at the Edison Awards, the German Design Award from the German Design Council and being named a top 25 Invention of the Year by Time magazine.

 

43-STORY APARTMENT TOWER TOPS OUT IN MIAMI WORLDCENTER

CAOBA, a 43-story apartment tower developed by CIM Group and Falcone Group, has topped out in Miami Worldcenter in downtown Miami, marking a major step forward for what is "one of the largest urban development projects underway" in the U.S., Florida Construction News reports. It is the first tower to top out in the US$2-billion development, and plans for a second, 40-story tower have been approved by the city. Scheduled for completion in the fall, CAOBA will have 444 apartments and 20,000 sq. ft. of ground-level retail at 698 Northeast 1st Avenue.

 

KÜBLER TAPS NEW REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Kübler has appointed Claudio Zeitvogel sales director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Zeitvogel has more than 20 years' sales and marketing experience, primarily in German-speaking markets, with a focus on highly technical automation. In line with helping achieve Kübler's ambitious growth targets over the next few years, Zeitvogel will "further optimize sales structures so that customers, more and more, perceive Kübler as not only their supplier, but also as their experienced partner." Zeitvogel holds a master's degree in Electronics from Furtwangen University.

 

FLORIDA CITY’S TALLEST BUILDING NEARS FINISH LINE

ONE St. Petersburg, which will be the tallest building in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 41 stories and 137 ft., is on track for completion later this year, SkyRise Cities reports. On the corner of 1st Street North and 1st Avenue North, it is being developed by The Kolter Group and was designed by SB Architects. ONE St. Petersburg will have 253 condominiums, a 174-key hotel, and expansive residential amenities like pools, seating areas and a second-floor owners' lounge overlooking a 30-ft.-tall atrium lobby. Penthouse residences will be on the top three floors.

Image: thyssenkrupp:

http://www.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/en/press/press-releases-76608.html

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