Some of our greatest stories get their start on the Forum, and these threads and photo updates are a great place to dive in.

A progress update posted by Daveography illustrates crews are preparing the Blatchford Development site in Edmonton for stage one residential construction.

Excavation for sewer connections taking place for the Blatchford Development, image via Blatchford Edmonton

The pit for Verve in Calgary has been excavated and shots from Surrealplaces show the tower crane has been installed.

Verve tower crane in Calgary, image by Forum contributor Surrealplaces

The 20-storey Hotel Monville development in Montreal is quickly assuming its form, as chronicled in photos by skahhigh.

Hotel Monville in Montreal, image by Forum contributor skahhigh

Glazing on The Charleson in Vancouver is steadily enveloping the tower, which was captured in an artistic batch of photos by VANCITYHOTSHOTS. 

The Charleson in Vancouver, image by Forum contributor VANCITYHOTSHOTS

In Melbourne, PaPa Riddlz notified us of a new two-tower scheme that could contain over 500 hotel rooms and as many residential units. 

Proposal for 308 Exhibition Street in Melbourne, image via Fender Katsalidis Architects

Come back next week for another recap of the Forum's latest news and views. Until then, submit your photos and get involved in the discussion!