Skyline recently completed a new training facility for Ironworkers Local 63 is helping shape the future of the trades in Chicago. We partnered with Gensler to create a space that supports hands-on learning, skill-building, and long-term career development. You can read more in Architectural Record, where the space is recognized for its impact on training the next generation of tradespeople.

Key features of the new Ironworkers Local 63 Training Facility include:

  • A 13,600-square-foot, steel-framed structure with a 50-foot-tall open training bay
  • A multistory steel mock-up for curtain wall installation practice
  • A 5-ton bridge crane for lifting heavy materials like steel beams and curtain wall panels
  • A 20-foot-tall vacuum chamber for curtain wall water-testing
  • Curved east and west elevations with black-tinted glass, providing visibility into the facility and ample daylight

For a detailed overview of the facility’s design and features, read the full article on Architectural Record.

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