James McHugh Construction Co.

CTBUH Silver Member

About

Member Since: 2010

Member Offices: Chicago

Website: http://www.mchughconstruction.com/

Since its founding, James McHugh Construction Co. has earned its reputation as a builder of landmark, one-of-a-kind structures. McHugh’s success is grounded in the company’s dedication to the success of its clients, its people, and the McHugh heritage.

The company was founded in 1897 by James D. McHugh and by the 1920s was established as a general contractor noted for its elaborate masonry work. As it grew with the city, McHugh developed its specialties: high-rise concrete construction and complex, large-scale projects for both the private and public sectors.

McHugh’s mission has always been promoting a seamless and positive project experience with excellence and innovation. With a rich tradition of excellence, innovation and commitment to people, McHugh will continue to be a leader in the construction industry.

Fields of Expertise

Construction / Contractor

Membership details

Membership Level

Participant

Member Since

2010

Member Offices

Chicago

Buildings

Rank	Name	City	Completion	Height
1	St. Regis Chicago	Chicago	2020	362.9 m / 1,191 ft
2	NEMA Chicago	Chicago	2019	273.1 m / 896 ft
3	Aqua at Lakeshore East	Chicago	2009	261.8 m / 859 ft
4	Park Tower	Chicago	2000	257.4 m / 844 ft
5	Waldorf Astoria Chicago	Chicago	2009	209 m / 686 ft
6	Grand Plaza Apartments	Chicago	2003	195.4 m / 641 ft
7	Chicago Place	Chicago	1991	185.3 m / 608 ft
8	The Clare	Chicago	2009	179.5 m / 589 ft
9	Marina City I	Chicago	1964	179.2 m / 588 ft
10	Marina City II	Chicago	1964	179.2 m / 588 ft

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Rank	Name	City	Completion	Height
1	St. Regis Chicago	Chicago	2020	363 m / 1,191 ft
2	NEMA Chicago	Chicago	2019	273 m / 896 ft
3	Aqua at Lakeshore East	Chicago	2009	262 m / 859 ft
4	Park Tower	Chicago	2000	257 m / 844 ft
5	1000M	Chicago	-	245 m / 805 ft
6	Waldorf Astoria Chicago	Chicago	2009	209 m / 686 ft
7	201 North Columbus	Chicago	-	196 m / 642 ft
8	Grand Plaza Apartments	Chicago	2003	195 m / 641 ft
9	Chicago Place	Chicago	1991	185 m / 608 ft
10	The Clare	Chicago	2009	180 m / 589 ft
11	Marina City I	Chicago	1964	179 m / 588 ft
11	Marina City II	Chicago	1964	179 m / 588 ft
13	Cirrus	Chicago	2021	171 m / 562 ft
14	Huron Plaza	Chicago	1983	171 m / 560 ft
15	Streeter Place	Chicago	2009	169 m / 554 ft
16	Newberry Plaza	Chicago	1974	169 m / 553 ft
17	Park Millennium	Chicago	2002	166 m / 544 ft
18	River Plaza	Chicago	1977	160 m / 524 ft
19	191 North Wacker Drive	Chicago	2002	157 m / 516 ft
20	600 North Lake Shore Drive - South Tower	Chicago	2009	156 m / 513 ft
21	215 West	Chicago	2010	155 m / 509 ft
22	50 East Chestnut Street	Chicago	2008	151 m / 495 ft
23	Wolf Point West	Chicago	2016	148 m / 485 ft
24	The Regatta	Chicago	2007	147 m / 480 ft
25	73 East Lake	Chicago	2014	146 m / 477 ft
26	Coast at Lakeshore East	Chicago	2013	142 m / 467 ft
27	Presidential Towers I	Chicago	1985	141 m / 461 ft
27	Presidential Towers II	Chicago	1985	141 m / 461 ft
27	Presidential Towers III	Chicago	1985	141 m / 461 ft
27	Presidential Towers IV	Chicago	1985	141 m / 461 ft
31	The Residences at Grand Plaza	Chicago	2003	140 m / 458 ft
32	Kingsbury Plaza	Chicago	2007	139 m / 456 ft
33	600 North Lake Shore Drive - North Tower	Chicago	2008	138 m / 453 ft
34	Hubbard Place	Chicago	2013	137 m / 449 ft
35	MILA	Chicago	2016	136 m / 444 ft
36	Marquee	Chicago	2016	133 m / 436 ft
37	Shirley Ryan AbilityLab	Chicago	2016	132 m / 431 ft
38	1130 South Michigan	Chicago	1967	131 m / 431 ft
39	Sky55	Chicago	2006	129 m / 425 ft
40	2020 North Lincoln Park West	Chicago	1971	128 m / 421 ft
41	The Sinclair	Chicago	2017	128 m / 420 ft
42	Alta at K Station - East Tower	Chicago	2010	127 m / 417 ft
43	Cascade	Chicago	2021	123 m / 403 ft
44	Cityfront Place	Chicago	1991	121 m / 396 ft
45	The Pearson	Chicago	2003	121 m / 395 ft
46	Walton Colonnade	Chicago	1972	120 m / 395 ft
47	The Chandler	Chicago	2008	119 m / 389 ft
48	2650 North Lakeview	Chicago	1973	117 m / 384 ft
49	Alta at K Station - West Tower	Chicago	2010	115 m / 378 ft
50	1700 East 56th Street	Chicago	1968	115 m / 376 ft
51	LPM Apartments	Minneapolis	2014	114 m / 374 ft
52	1111 South Wabash	Chicago	2004	112 m / 367 ft
53	K2 at K Station	Chicago	2013	112 m / 366 ft
54	Hyatt Regency Chicago West Tower	Chicago	1974	111 m / 365 ft
55	Echelon at K Station	Chicago	2008	111 m / 363 ft
56	Regents Park South	Chicago	1972	109 m / 357 ft
57	Park Alexandria	Chicago	2003	106 m / 347 ft
58	SoBro	Nashville	2016	105 m / 345 ft
59	Regents Park North	Chicago	1974	104 m / 342 ft
60	200 East Delaware	Chicago	1972	102 m / 336 ft
61	Elm Street Plaza	Chicago	1974	102 m / 335 ft
62	840 North Lake Shore Drive	Chicago	2004	100 m / 329 ft
63	Prentice Women's Hospital	Chicago	2007	96 m / 316 ft
64	theWit Hotel	Chicago	2009	95 m / 311 ft
65	EnV	Chicago	2010	94 m / 308 ft
66	Kenmore Plaza	Chicago	1974	87 m / 284 ft
67	Quadrangle House	Chicago	1968	83 m / 272 ft
68	Prairie Pointe	Chicago	2006	83 m / 271 ft
69	Aspire	Chicago	2020	81 m / 265 ft
70	Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile	Chicago	1999	79 m / 260 ft
71	Lake Village East	Chicago	1974	79 m / 258 ft
72	Cambridge Manor	Chicago	1972	78 m / 254 ft
73	Toyoko Inn Hotel	Chicago	-	77 m / 252 ft
74	123 East Cermak	Chicago	2018	76 m / 248 ft
75	Vue20 Condominium	Chicago	2003	61 m / 200 ft
76	19 North May Street	Chicago	-	57 m / 186 ft
77	Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro	Chicago	1968	53 m / 173 ft
78	City Hyde Park	Chicago	2016	52 m / 172 ft
79	Vue53	Chicago	2016	46 m / 151 ft

Statistics

150 m+ Buildings

19 Completed

1 Under Constr.

300 m+ Buildings

1 Completed

Average Building Age*

24 Years

Most Common Function*

Residential (79%), 58 Buildings

Most Common Material*

Concrete (94%), 68 Buildings

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.

Function
Material

Total: 73 Buildings for which a function has been assigned.

Total: 72 Buildings for which a material has been assigned.

*Based on 75 Completed & Under Construction Buildings

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