Construction workers await the first piece in the morning sun.

RBC Plaza ready for its crown.

Unidentified helicopter monitoring the event.

Making final adjustments.

Removing the temporary wheels.

It begins to rise.

Standing up.

Up it goes.

Near the top.

Almost there.

A different angle.

Southeast corner goes first.

3 other similar pieces will rise, and finally the spire.

3rd section lifting.

RBC Plaza under construction

RBC Plaza crown being assembled

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Unfinished RBC Plaza from South Saunders