Construction continues on Caterpillar's Tucson Mining Center building, at the corner of Cushing Street and Avenida del Convento, west of the downtown area, on Oct. 9, 2018.

The 150,000-square-foot structure will feature a plaza for shared public and private use, as well as copper or copper-inspired panels on top.

There will be parking for 500 cars on the south side of the site, part of which will be in a two-story parking garage, with the bottom level underground.

The building was designed by SmithGroup JJR and WSM Design. Sundt Construction is the general contractor.


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