The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois knows how to party, let me tell you. You can join the group on Tuesday, Mar. 7 for cocktails, dinner and a presentation on the structural engineering aspects and reinforced concrete systems that went into the design of Trump International Hotel & Tower, under construction now in River North. When completed in 2009, the 92-story tower will be the tallest concrete building in the U.S. and the tallest building built in North America since the Sears Tower was completed in 1974. Robert Sinn from the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, which designed the high-rise, will give the presentation. The event starts with a cash bar at 5:15 p.m. at Cliff Dwellers, 200 S Michigan Ave. The cost for non-SEAOI members to attend is $55. Reservations are requested. Trump Tower, meanwhile, has sold 79 percent of its residential condos and 77 percent of its hotel condos. Prices range from the $580s to $9.6 million.
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