by february 2012, the ground floor concrete was almost done and the lower podium had reached the 5th floor. on may 18, 2012 a construction update was released which stated that the superstructure work was continuing, and that forms, rebar, and concrete placement work was also continuing. additionally, utilities for the site were being installed. the construction agency expected the lower podium to reach a capped height of 7 stories by september 2012. in late june 2012, david zalesne, president of owen steel, confirmed that construction of the tower would continue and that owen steel has been selected to provide the structural steel for the building.