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.
Construction / Contractor
Membership Level
Silver
Member Since
2010
Member Offices
Chicago
Rank |
Name |
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Completion |
Height |
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1 |
2020 |
362.9 m / 1,191 ft |
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2 |
2019 |
273.1 m / 896 ft |
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3 |
2009 |
261.8 m / 859 ft |
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4 |
2000 |
257.4 m / 844 ft |
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5 |
2022 |
253.6 m / 832 ft |
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6 |
2009 |
209 m / 686 ft |
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7 |
2003 |
195.4 m / 641 ft |
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8 |
1991 |
185.3 m / 608 ft |
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9 |
2009 |
179.5 m / 589 ft |
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10 |
1964 |
179.2 m / 588 ft |
Rank |
Name |
City |
Completion |
Height |
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1 |
2020 |
363 m / 1,191 ft |
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2 |
2019 |
273 m / 896 ft |
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3 |
2009 |
262 m / 859 ft |
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4 |
2000 |
257 m / 844 ft |
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5 |
2022 |
254 m / 832 ft |
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6 |
2009 |
209 m / 686 ft |
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7 |
- |
196 m / 642 ft |
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8 |
2003 |
195 m / 641 ft |
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9 |
1991 |
185 m / 608 ft |
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10 |
2009 |
180 m / 589 ft |
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11 |
1964 |
179 m / 588 ft |
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11 |
1964 |
179 m / 588 ft |
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13 |
2021 |
171 m / 562 ft |
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14 |
1983 |
171 m / 560 ft |
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15 |
2009 |
169 m / 554 ft |
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16 |
1974 |
169 m / 553 ft |
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17 |
2002 |
166 m / 544 ft |
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18 |
1977 |
160 m / 524 ft |
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19 |
2002 |
157 m / 516 ft |
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20 |
2009 |
156 m / 513 ft |
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21 |
2010 |
155 m / 509 ft |
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22 |
2008 |
151 m / 495 ft |
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23 |
2016 |
148 m / 485 ft |
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24 |
2007 |
147 m / 480 ft |
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25 |
2014 |
146 m / 477 ft |
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26 |
2013 |
142 m / 467 ft |
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27 |
1985 |
141 m / 461 ft |
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27 |
1985 |
141 m / 461 ft |
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27 |
1985 |
141 m / 461 ft |
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27 |
1985 |
141 m / 461 ft |
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31 |
2003 |
140 m / 458 ft |
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32 |
2007 |
139 m / 456 ft |
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33 |
2008 |
138 m / 453 ft |
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34 |
2013 |
137 m / 449 ft |
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35 |
2016 |
136 m / 444 ft |
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36 |
2016 |
133 m / 436 ft |
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37 |
2016 |
132 m / 431 ft |
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38 |
1967 |
131 m / 431 ft |
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39 |
2006 |
129 m / 425 ft |
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40 |
1971 |
128 m / 421 ft |
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41 |
2017 |
128 m / 420 ft |
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42 |
2010 |
127 m / 417 ft |
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43 |
2021 |
123 m / 403 ft |
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44 |
1991 |
121 m / 396 ft |
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45 |
2003 |
121 m / 395 ft |
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46 |
1972 |
120 m / 395 ft |
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47 |
2008 |
119 m / 389 ft |
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48 |
1973 |
117 m / 384 ft |
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49 |
2010 |
115 m / 378 ft |
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50 |
1968 |
115 m / 376 ft |
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51 |
2014 |
114 m / 374 ft |
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52 |
2004 |
112 m / 367 ft |
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53 |
2013 |
112 m / 366 ft |
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54 |
1974 |
111 m / 365 ft |
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55 |
2008 |
111 m / 363 ft |
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56 |
1972 |
109 m / 357 ft |
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57 |
2003 |
106 m / 347 ft |
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58 |
2016 |
105 m / 345 ft |
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59 |
1974 |
104 m / 342 ft |
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60 |
1972 |
102 m / 336 ft |
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61 |
1974 |
102 m / 335 ft |
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62 |
2004 |
100 m / 329 ft |
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63 |
2007 |
96 m / 316 ft |
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64 |
2009 |
95 m / 311 ft |
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65 |
2010 |
94 m / 308 ft |
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66 |
1968 |
83 m / 272 ft |
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67 |
2006 |
83 m / 271 ft |
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68 |
2020 |
81 m / 265 ft |
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69 |
1999 |
79 m / 260 ft |
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70 |
1974 |
79 m / 258 ft |
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71 |
1972 |
78 m / 254 ft |
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72 |
- |
77 m / 252 ft |
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73 |
2018 |
76 m / 248 ft |
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74 |
2003 |
61 m / 200 ft |
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75 |
1968 |
53 m / 173 ft |
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76 |
2016 |
52 m / 172 ft |
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77 |
2016 |
46 m / 151 ft |
08 August 2019
The CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee will lead a tour of Vista Tower, which upon completion will be the tallest Chicago building designed by a woman.
14 December 2018
To bring a successful year to a close, CTBUH staff enjoyed an extensive tour of the under-construction Vista Tower, a residential and hotel development in Chicago's Lakeshore East.
27 August 2015
CTBUH Chicago hosted a tour of Wolf Point West Tower, a new building currently under construction along the Chicago River.
20 March 2013
The Young Professionals Committee hosted its first student workshop at the University of Illinois at Chicago on the Coast at Lakeshore East.
24 July 2012
With only two floors left before topping out, the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee organized a tour last week of the Coast at Lakeshore East.
04 April 2012
CTBUH’s newly-established Young Professionals Committee staged their first event, a multi-disciplinary presentation on the creation of Aqua, the landmark Chicago tower.
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