1136 S. Wabash

At 26 stories, the new tower at 1136 S. Wabash Ave. will have 320 units, 9,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 143 spaces for vehicle parking. The building, a joint venture between CA Residential and developer Keith Giles, will include 320 rental apartments and 5,000 sq. ft. of ground level commercial space. The project is expected to be completed and units delivered by 2018.

The Challenge:

• Limited space on site, proximity of adjacent buildings
• Schedule, 3-day cycle for typical floors
• Downtown location
• GC safety demands

The solution:

• Super Climber SCP that allows the core and placing boom to climb automatically
• Protection screens with built-in lookouts and integrated stair towers