Every day, BuildZoom adds tens of thousands of new building permits from around the country into our database. For this week’s BuildZoom Picks, we’ve rounded up five construction projects that piqued our interest from over 300,000 new permits.
1) Adidas Plans Makeover for Portland Office
While many brands in the retail and sportswear industries are struggling, Adidas has shown strong growth in North America (26% in the last quarter) and has more than doubled its workforce at its US headquarters in Portland over the last 3 years. A permit was filed in late September to renovate the entire 6th floor of Adidas’ newly leased office space at Montgomery Park on 2701 N.W. Vaughn St. The permit, valued at $9M, includes the addition of new walls to create product display rooms, mock shops, office spaces, conference rooms, a reception area, and a lounge/bar.
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2) Chicago’s Willis Tower Overhaul
An ambitious project to renovate and expand the 110-story Willis Tower at 233 S Wacker Rd is underway. A $200 million permit was issued October 4 for the construction and interior build-out for a new three-story addition to the base of the existing building. Renovations are expected to cost an additional $300 million and will transform the lobby area with 300,000 square-feet of retail, entertainment space, and a glass atrium. The project is due for completion in 2021.
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3) ‘Renelle on the River’ Condominium Breaks Ground
After years of planning, a new luxury condominium tower along the Chicago River is finally breaking ground. A new construction permit valued at $52 million was issued late September to add the 18-story structure above an existing parking garage. Designed by bKL Architecture and developed by Chicago-based Belgravia Group, Renelle features 50 high-end residences with amenities such as a rooftop lounge, private screening rooms, a dog-run, and of course, expansive views of the river.
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4) New UPS Distribution Center Slated for Northwest Houston
According to a $17 million building permit, the Atlanta-based shipping company is ramping up its services in Houston with a new 260,000 square-foot industrial facility at 11770 N. Gessner Rd. The Houston Business Journal reports that UPS is building the facility to help support the upcoming holiday season’s small package shipping increase. As more and more purchases are made online, shipping companies must continually assess how best to expand their facilities and services to meet growing customer demand.
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5) United’s New $75 Million Hangar at Bush Intercontinental
United Airline’s Technical Operations Center (UTOC) has been issued two building permits for new infrastructure at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. A $60 million permit details a new maintenance hangar, while another $15 million will be allocated for a United taxi-lane and apron (the area where aircraft are parked, unloaded, refueled or boarded). The new facilities will help meet United’s expanding services, including daily flights between Houston and Havana, Cuba, and a new route to Sydney, Australia.
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