Tall and iconic buildings

The Google Thompson Center in Chicago, a 17-storey, glass fronted building set to a backdrop of cars and greenery.

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Contact

Nic Horn

Head of Real Estate, USA

+1 415 489 1600

How do you bring landmark visions to life?

Tall, large, and complex buildings demand a different level of delivery expertise. Height is only one factor. These projects are often set in dense urban areas and constrained sites, where complex structures, deep basements, and challenging logistics all multiply risk. Even small design or procurement decisions can carry significant commercial and program consequences.

We provide the leadership, technical know-how, and commercial discipline needed to balance bold architectural ambition with absolute delivery certainty.

How we help

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Proven expertise

We’ve delivered some of the world's most iconic developments and high-rise buildings, bringing certainty, protecting value and unlocking performance.

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Data-driven performance

With our global cost dataset, we turn raw data into actionable insight—testing scenarios, modeling options, and driving value and performance at every stage.

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Sustainable value

We embed circularity and sustainability into procurement and delivery, helping you meet the most ambitious carbon and performance targets while protecting asset value.

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Control where complexity is highest

We bring the structure, rigor and commercial discipline needed to keep large and complex buildings moving when design, logistics and delivery risks intensify.

Specialist expertise for tall and iconic buildings

We’ve delivered some of the world’s most complex and celebrated buildings, helping turn bold concepts into investable, buildable assets.

We support the process from feasibility through to final handover, shaping delivery strategies that balance vision with viability. Our teams combine project leadership with rigorous cost and commercial management, supported by specialist expertise in facades, modern construction methods, alternative materials, and low-carbon design.

Our world-class dataset—built from decades of global project delivery—allows us to benchmark costs, test scenarios, and identify risks and opportunities early. By integrating digital models with real performance data, we give clients the visibility needed to manage uncertainty and keep delivery on track—turning a high-risk undertaking into stable, high-performing assets.

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