Modular Construction in High-Rise Chicago: Three Years of Volumetric Lessons
How prefabricated bathroom pods and unitized facade panels cut six months off a recent 38-story residential build in River North — and what it cost.
9 min readOriginal research, policy commentary, project announcements, and people stories from across Primetime — and the city we work in.
The 1.4 million square-foot tower will deliver 540 residential units, 280,000 square feet of creative office, and a 220-room boutique hotel. Designed for LEED Platinum and built with a 71% MBE/WBE subcontractor commitment.
Read the announcement →How prefabricated bathroom pods and unitized facade panels cut six months off a recent 38-story residential build in River North — and what it cost.
9 min readWhat the new building emissions standards mean for new construction, retrofits, and the next decade of commercial real estate in the city.
12 min readInside our $42M partnership with Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges, and the Carpenters Council — and why it works.
7 min readA practical case study in low-carbon concrete sourcing, recycled steel specification, and the supplier relationships that made it possible.
10 min readInside the integrated project delivery agreement, the prefabricated MEP racks, and the 980,000 square feet of patient-centered design.
6 min readAn analysis of 422 projects from 2018 to 2025 reveals where Chicago is uniquely cheaper, uniquely expensive, and surprisingly resilient.
14 min readThe $890M award expands Primetime's role on the O'Hare 21 Capital Program and brings total terminal modernization volume to $2.1B.
4 min readHow we delivered concourse renovation, premium seating, and accessibility upgrades between January 5 and Bears training camp.
8 min readAfter 25 years at Primetime — including delivery of three of Chicago's five tallest buildings since 2010 — Renata steps into the company's top operational role.
5 min read