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

The thread for the upcoming 66-storey Stantec Tower is buzzing with excitement as ICE District Properties and Stantec celebrate the official launch of construction in Edmonton.

Stantec Tower in Edmonton, image via ICE District Properties

Calgary Forumers are eagerly anticipating crane installation at the site of The Royal.

The pit at the site of The Royal in Calgary, image by Forum contributor Levelmind

More images of the Terrace House development in Vancouver, this time showing its relationship with the surrounding area, have been posted by biospherian.

Terrace House in Vancouver, image via Shigeru Ban Architects

With its reflective glazing and rising skeletal structure captured by SounderBruce, Tilt 49 in Seattle is beginning to make a big impact on the streetscape.

Tilt 49 construction in Seattle, image by Forum contributor SounderBruce

Images posted by urbannizer show Houston's 21-storey Hotel Alessandra has topped out. 

Rendering of Hotel Alessandra in Houston, image via Gensler

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!