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While many brands in the retail and sportswear industries are struggling, Adidas has shown strong growth in North America (26% in the last quarter<\/a>) and has more than doubled its workforce<\/a> at its US headquarters in Portland over the last 3 years.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n Track this project and learn more<\/a><\/p>\n An ambitious project to renovate and expand the 110-story Willis Tower at 233 S Wacker Rd is underway.\u00a0 A\u00a0$200 million permit was issued October 4 for the construction and interior build-out for a new three-story\u00a0addition to the base of the existing building.\u00a0 Renovations are expected to cost\u00a0an additional $300 million<\/a>\u00a0and 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.<\/p>\n Track this project and learn more<\/a><\/p>\n After years of planning, a new luxury condominium tower along the Chicago River is finally breaking ground.\u00a0 A\u00a0new construction permit valued at $52 million was issued late September to add the 18-story structure above an existing parking garage.\u00a0 Designed by bKL Architecture<\/a> and developed by Chicago-based Belgravia Group<\/a>, Renelle<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Track this project and learn more<\/a><\/p>\n According to a $17 million building permit, the Atlanta-based shipping company is\u00a0ramping up its services in Houston\u00a0with a new 260,000 square-foot industrial facility at 11770 N. Gessner Rd.\u00a0 The Houston Business Journal reports<\/a> that UPS is building the facility to help\u00a0support\u00a0the upcoming holiday season’s small package shipping increase.\u00a0 As more and more purchases are made online, shipping companies must continually assess how best to expand their\u00a0facilities and services to meet growing customer demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Track this project and learn more<\/a><\/p>\n 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).\u00a0 The\u00a0new facilities\u00a0will help meet United’s expanding services, including daily flights between Houston and Havana, Cuba<\/a>, and a new route to Sydney, Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n2) Chicago’s Willis Tower Overhaul<\/h3>\n
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3) ‘Renelle on the River’ Condominium Breaks Ground<\/h3>\n
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4) New UPS Distribution Center Slated for Northwest Houston<\/h3>\n
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5)\u00a0United’s New $75 Million Hangar at Bush Intercontinental<\/h3>\n
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