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One of Edmonton's tallest residential projects is gearing up for construction, as photos by Daveography show a shoring rig on the site of the 43-storey Encore Tower.

Encore Tower site in Edmonton, image by Forum contributor Daveography

A mid-rise rental housing development at 1600-1620 West 6th Avenue in Vancouver received a site visit by City Of Rain.

1600-1620 West 6th Avenue in Vancouver, image by Forum contributor City Of Rain

In Calgary, Danpersand captured our first real look at the lobby of SOM's 707 Fifth.

The lobby of 707 Fifth in Calgary, image by Forum contributor Surrealplaces

Chicago's hotly anticipated Vista Tower is teeming with construction crews in images posted by harryc.

Vista Tower in Chicago, image by Forum contributor harryc

A relatively low-profile building for high-profile architect Foster + Partners, a sophisticated New York City development nears completion at 551 West 21st Street, and was recently captured by towerpower123.

551 West 21st Street in New York, image by Forum contributor towerpower123