CHICAGO BUILDING CONGRESS

A Word From Our President 2

CBC Welcomes New Board 2

Award of Honor Nomination 3

Construction & Safety Expo 4

Merit Awards 5, 6, 7

Berglund Construction 7

New Vision for Navy Pier 8

Dues & Data 8

Calendar of Events 8

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VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4

SPRING, 2012

PUNCH LIST...

Join us after work on Wednesday, July 11th, for CBC’s first “After-Hours Event” at the DIRTT (Do It Right This Time) Environmental Solutions’ Rooftop facility. This spectacular penthouse and deck is located in the Helene Curtis Building and overlooks the Chicago River. Enjoy an evening of networking with fellow Industry Professionals, and up-and-coming members of our

Future Leaders Program, while enjoying the appetizers and the complimentary bar. You’ll also have an opportunity to also view DIRTT’s custom modular architectural interiors created especially for NeoCon 2012. Parking is available at a reduced evening rate at the 401 N. Wells Parking Garage. Be sure to register today, as space is limited!

2012 AWARD OF HONOR CALL FOR ENTRIES:2012 AWARD OF HONOR CALL FOR ENTRIES:

17 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECEIVED THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF HONOR SINCE 1995!17 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECEIVED THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF HONOR SINCE 1995!

TT he Chicago Building Congress “Award of Honor” is our lifetime

achievement award. Now in it’s 18th year, this prestigious award recognizes an outstanding leader for their contributions to the Building Industry over the productive years of their working career.

WW e are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Award of Honor. Any

person active in the building industry

may submit a nomination for an individual or partnership considered deserving of the recognition and prestige of this award.

TT he 2012 Award of Honor will be presented October 17, 2012, at the

Union League Club in Chicago. A nomination form is available on page 3, or visit www.chicagobuildingcongress.org to download the 2012 Nomination form.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells, Chicago, IL July 11, 2012 5:00 - 8:00

CBC’s CBC’s After-After-

Hours!Hours!

II must report that last month’s Merit Awards Night on May 16th was a grand success, perhaps the best since

CBC created the Merit Award program in 1956. Over 300 attendees enjoying a truly festive evening of fine food, great entertainment, the fellowship of peers from the industry, and some surprise awards along the way. The program included a new category winner for Charitable Projects for the first time. Read all about it elsewhere in this issue!

AA t this writing, we are closing in on what shapes up to be the most successful CBC Golf Classic event in

modern history…not only sold out, but over-sold with some extra foursomes going off on the Par-5 holes. Hope you signed up in time, and we’ll report on the outcome in your next Edifice issue. With the year going along as it has, weather-wise, we don’t anticipate any problems with rain.

TT here is a new Summer event in the works for July 11th, which will be held at the DIRTT (Do It Right

This Time) Environmental Solutions rooftop facility in the Helene Curtis Building, overlooking the Chicago River. This will be a fun evening (cocktails & appetizers event) for networking with fellow professionals, part of our Future Leaders Program. So, we urge all members to send young troops for a fun, informative evening.

SS hifting gears to the September 19th program, we are following up on last year’s exciting and informative

Economic Summit. It will again hosts top executives from divergent sectors of our industry engaging in

straight talk on industry-specific insights. This will once again be a program you want not want to miss!

OO ur premier lifetime achievement award program, the Award of Honor, will follow on October 17th.

Promotions in local trade media are being launched just now, and nomination packets are being prepared that will come due in early September. I urge you to take action now...by considering who might be a deserving candidate. Last year, the prestigious CBC recognition of a lifetime of accomplishment in the great Chicago building industry community was won by Carol Ross Barney, recognizing her years of service to the industry. Now, it’s time to choose a worthy successor. Visit the CBC website for nomination information at: www.chicagobuildingcongress.org.

CC BC issues invoices for 2012-2013 Membership dues in July, and simultaneously launches an aggressive

direct mail campaign to attract new members. I urge you to settle the new dues promptly and complete the companion Directory information sheet as well. Then our database, 2013 Directory, and our companion web site listings will all have your current information.

II n support of the new Membership Drive, I once again reiterate my personal challenge each of you to

recruit just one new member by Fall, in time for our Economic Summit luncheon...and I’ll try to do the same, then we’ll compare notes to see who did best!

FF inally, I wish to give you an advance preview of a brand-new project, the CBC 75th Anniversary

Yearbook...just launched, and planned for completion by mid-2013. It will be a keepsake collectible, with a balance of historical background on Chicago Building Congress and a mix of fresh stories on current projects ...plus a wealth of advertising opportunites exclusively for CBC members. Watch this space for more news, we have just turned the first shovel.

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A Word From Our President... By Gregory Meeder, President

CBC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERSCBC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS!!

The Chicago Building Congress elected their new Board members for the 2012-2013 season at the April 18, 2012 General Membership Meeting. New Board Members are as follows:

DIRECTORS:

Michael Gift, BMO / Harris Bank James McShane, McShane Construction Company Jim Sikich, W. E. O’Neil Construction Company Steve Trepiccione, The PrivateBank James Underwood, Illinois Capital Development Board

VICE PRESIDENT:

Patrick Healy, Turner Construction Company

DIVISION CHAIRS:

William Hubbard, Illini Precast, LLC Clark Johnson, Finishing Contractors Association of Chicago Mark Luetkehans, Builders Bank James Mahalko, Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC Matt Nemshick, Kelso-Burnett Company

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CHICAGO BUILDING CHICAGO BUILDING CONGRESSCONGRESS

3s530 Mignin Drive Warrenville, IL 60555 630/393-1313 FAX: 630/393-1393

The Chicago Building Congress “Award of Honor” is our lifetime achievement award. Now in its 18th year, this prestigious award recognizes an outstanding leader for their contributions to the Chicago Building Industry over the productive years of a long working career.

CBC is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Award of Honor.

Any person active in the building industry may submit a nomination for an individual or partnership considered deserving of the recognition and prestige of this award.

2012 AWARD OF HONOR NOMINATION FORM2012 AWARD OF HONOR NOMINATION FORM

-- ALL NOMINATIONS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL --

Please provide the following information about your Nominee:

______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Title ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Company ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip

Your Name and Title: ________________________________________________________________________________

Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________City/State/Zip: ____________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________ FAX: ____________________________________

Complete the following information checklist (required for all nominations): Attach a description of your Nominee’s significant contributions to the Chicago Building Industry, written in two pages or less. Include your Nominee’s current biography, resume, and photograph. Include information regarding Nominee’s accomplishments, affiliations, previous awards, and community involvement. (Nomination Examples available upon request.) Verify that your Nominee can be present to receive the award on October 17, 2012. Enclose a $200.00 nomination fee payable to the Chicago Building Congress. ____________________________________________

(NOMINATOR SIGNATURE)

THE DEADLINE FOR ALL AWARD OF HONOR NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012.

Please send this nomination form along with your information package to: Chicago Building Congress, 3s530 Mignin Drive, Warrenville, IL 60555. For clarification, please contact Barbara Krause at the CBC Office (630/393-1313).

AWARD OF HONOR PAST RECIPIENTS

1995 - Richard S. Pepper (Pepper Construction) 1996 - John E. Kenny, Sr. (Kenny Construction) 1997 - Melvin Gray (GRAYCOR) 1998 - Adrian Smith (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) 1999 - Raymond A. Worley (Morse Diesel International) 2000 - Eli W. Cohen (Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.) 2001 - Parker R. Thorne (Thorne Associates, Inc.) 2002 - Robert Wislow (U. S. Equities Realty, LLC) 2003 - Sidney Epstein (A. Epstein & Sons International) 2004 - Alvin Gorman (Power Construction Company) 2005 - Richard A. Stein (Mesirow Stein Real Estate) 2006 - Clyde N. Baker, Jr. (STS Consultants) 2007 - Dirk Lohan (Lohan Anderson) 2008 - Michael J. Faron (W. E. O’Neil Construction Co.) 2009 - Drew E. Waitley (LaSalle National Bank) 2010 - Joseph R. Krusinski (Krusinski Construction Co.) 2011 - Carol Ross Barney (Ross Barney Architects)

2012 CBC / ASA / CCSC 2012 CBC / ASA / CCSC CONSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION &

SAFETY EXPO SAFETY EXPO Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook TerraceDrury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace

Wednesday, March 15, 2012Wednesday, March 15, 2012

CBC hosted its first joint Construction Expo with ASA Chicago, and the Chicagoland CBC hosted its first joint Construction Expo with ASA Chicago, and the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council on Wednesday, March 15, 2012 at the Drury Lane Conference Center, Construction Safety Council on Wednesday, March 15, 2012 at the Drury Lane Conference Center, in Oakbrook Terrace. Warm temperatures guaranteed a large turnout, as over 1500 industry in Oakbrook Terrace. Warm temperatures guaranteed a large turnout, as over 1500 industry professionals toured the 163 booths. Be sure to join CBC on March 5, 2013 for next year’s joint professionals toured the 163 booths. Be sure to join CBC on March 5, 2013 for next year’s joint event to be held again at Drury Lane! event to be held again at Drury Lane!

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5656thth Annual Merit Awards Annual Merit Awards May 16, 2012May 16, 2012

The ballroom at the Union League Club glowed on May 16th with over 300 of the brightest names in the Chicago Building Industry. That evening, Industry Leaders assembled to honor excellence in Chicagoland construction at the 56th Annual Merit Awards Program. Originating with 57 nominees reviewed by a diverse panel of 33 expert judges, the competition narrowed to 29 finalists, with four projects competing in eight categories: Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Interior Buildouts, Rehab Construction, Construction Under $15 Million, New Construction Chicago, New Construction Suburbs, and new this year, Charitable Projects. The CBC panel narrowed the field to one winner in each category. The winners in the eight categories were honored as follows:

OGDEN INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Construction Chicago Winner The Project team included: Owner: Public Building Commission of Chicago; Architectural Firm: Nagle Hartray; Landscape Architect: Terry Guen Design Associates; Lighting Design: Charter Sills; Engineering Firms: Dearborn Engineers, Flood Testing Laboratories, Matrix Engineering, dbHMS, and Terra Engineering; General Contractor: Turner Construction; Specification Consulting: ArchiTech; LEED Consulting: Sieben Energy; Acoustical Consulting: Shiner Associates; Food Service Consulting: Edge Assoc.; Parking Consulting: Walker Parking; Cost Consulting: Construction Cost Systems; Hardware Consulting: George E. Krug AHC / CDT; Concept Design: CPS Architect;

Consultants: AECOM, Curtainwall Design Consulting, McGuire Engineers, and Terracon. Runners-up in New Construction Chicago include 108 North State Street Retail / 22 West Washington Office / Block 37; 200 Squared at Lake and Wells; and The University of Chicago Joe and Rika Mansueto Library.

ASTELLAS NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS New Construction Suburbs Winner The Project team included: Owner: Astellas Pharma US,; Architectural Firms: Goettsch Partners, SmithGroup JJR.; Engineering Firms: Klein and Hoffman, WMA Consulting Engineers; General Contractor: Power Construction;

Consultants: MB Real Estate Services, Glen-Star Properties,Teska Associates, Manhard Consulting, Jenkins & Huntington, Catt Lyon Design + Wayfinding, and HJ Kessler Associates. Runners-up for New Construction Suburbs included the

Central DuPage Hospital Cancer Care Center, Rivers Casino, and Waukegan Outdoor Sports Complex.

HAIRPIN LOFTS AND THE ARTS CENTER Rehab Construction Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: Brinshore Development; Architectural Firm: Hartshorne Plunkard

2012 MERIT 2012 MERIT AWARDS AWARDS

HONOR TOP HONOR TOP PROJECTS!PROJECTS!

Thank You, Distinguished MERIT AWARD Judges!Thank You, Distinguished MERIT AWARD Judges!

Judges gathered for a photo during this year’s Merit Award festivities. In the front row (left-to-right): Larry Kowalczyk (Querrey & Harrow ), Larry Schaedel (McGladrey ), Gina Krusinski (Krusinski Construction), Pat Healey (Turner Construction), Carmen Manno (Gibson Electric), Matt Nemshick (Kelso-Burnett), Ben Ralston (CBIZ / MHM), Fred Kroll (U.S. Alliance Fire Protection) Second row: Chairman Michael Kaufman (Goettsch Partners), Cy Rangel (Jones Lang LaSalle), Ann Hotaling (John Caretti), Jim Sikich (W.E. O’Neill), Jon Boyd (Klein & Hoffman), Mat Dougherty (McShane), Jim Mahalko (Ragnar Benson), John Ross (Affiliated Engineers), Raymond Camosy (Camosy). Back Row: Richard Herrick (Baker Tilly), John O’Connell (The PrivateBank), Bryant Steele (Willis), Larry Mackowiak (Crowe Horwath), John Cullian (The Litcon Group), and Mike Fitzgerald (OKW Architects).

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May 16, 2012 Union League Club, Chicago

OGDEN INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT TEAM. (left-to-right): Jeff Neaves (Nagel Hartray), Ken Starel (Ogden School), Nick Canellis and Pete Woeste (Turner Construction), Eric Penney and Rocco Castellano (Nagle Hartray). Seated: Erin Lavin Cabonargi (Public Building Commission of Chicago).

ASTELLAS NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS PROJECT TEAM

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

Berglund Construction Holland & Knight

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Architecture; Engineering Firm: Wiss, Janney, Elstner; General Contractor: McShane Construction; Consultant: IW+G, Inc. Runners-up include 208 South LaSalle, the Civic Opera House, and the Naperville Central High School Additions and Renovations.. OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK

MUSIC Construction Under $15 Million Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: Old Town School of Folk Music; Architectural Firm: VOA Associates; Engineering Firms: Gary W. Wiss, Matrix Engineering, Primera Engineers, and Talaske; General Contractor: Bulley & Andrews. Awards of Recognition in this category were received by the Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican Restaurant, the Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, and Wilde and Greene. III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Interior Buildout Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: Consolidated Restaurant Operations; Architectural Firms: Weiss Architecture|Planning|Design, Loewenberg Architects, and Kate

Murphy Interior Architecture; Engineering Firm: T&M Associates; General Contractor: International Contractors; Consultant: Anne Kustner Lighting Design Three Awards of Recognition in this category were received by Devry, Graycor Companies Home Office, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Galter Pavilion Inpatient Bed Expansion . CAMP PORTER BARRACKS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure Construction Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: NAVFAC Midwest, Architectural Firms: M + W US, Jacobs / Ryan Associates, and FGM Architects; Engineering Firm: Graef –US; General Contractor: Clark / Blinderman Camp Porter; Consultant: Blinderman Construction Company. Awards of Recognition were received by the Ravinia Pedestrian Underpass, and the University of Chicago Midway Crossings.

SK HAND TOOL

Industrial Construction Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: IDEAL Industries; Architectural Firm: Kwasek Architects; Engineering Firm: Missman Stanley & Associates; General Contractor: Krusinski Construction Company Awards of Recognition in this category were received by a 1,350,00 S.F. Distribution Center, 3M Midwest Regional Distribution Facility, and Hammond Water Treatment Plant Building Envelope Repairs.

TEEN LIVING PROGRAMS /

BELFORT HOUSE Charitable Project Winner The Project team included: Client/Owner: Teen Living Programs; Architectural Firm: Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture; Engineering Firm: Fisher + Partners; General Contractor: Summit Design Build; Consultant: Lombard Architectural Precast. An Award of Recognition in this category was also received by the Cornerstone Community Outreach Center, in Chicago.

HAIRPIN LOFTS & THE ARTS CENTER PROJECT TEAM. Top row (l-r): Eric Ziemann (IW&G), Mat Dougherty, Greg Terwilliger, and Jerry Albom (McShane Construction), David Brint (Brinshore Development), and Ray Hartshorne (Hartshorne Plunkard Archi-tects). Bottom row: Paul Alessandro (Hartshorne Plunkard Architects, Dawn Marie Galtieri (Logan Square Community Arts Center).

OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC PROJECT TEAM

III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE PROJECT TEAM. (l-r): Scott Leadbetter (International Contractors), Steve Weiss (Weiss Architects), Bruce Bronge , and Tom Beata (International Contractors).

CAMP PORTER BARRACK PROJECT TEAM Back row (l-r) Dave Blinderman (Blinderman Construction), Aaron Weekley, and Ken Carlson (Clark Construction), Jim Lisak (GRAEF), Steve Blinderman (Blinderman Construction), Mark Eames, and Javid Aboutorabi (Clark Construction). Front row: Ashley Brown, and David Trolian (Clark Construction).

SK HAND TOOL PROJECT TEAM. (l-r): Paul Borek (DeKalb County EDC), Rick Drews, Andy Johnson, and Jerry Krusinski (Krusinski Construction).

TEEN LIVING PROGRAM / BELFORT HOUSE PROJECT TEAM Tim Holleran, and Jim Plunkard (Hartshorne Plunkard Architects), Betty Bogg (Teen Living Programs), Aracely Nevarez (Hartshorne Plunkard Architects, and Mark Heffron (Summit Design + Build).

WE NEED YOUR DUES & DATA!WE NEED YOUR DUES & DATA! Chicago Building Congress spends the Summer preparing for each new year with several important tasks, beginning with billing for dues. In July of this year, all member companies received invoices for their 2012-2013 dues.

That mailing also included a data update request form, which will be used not only to maintain our membership database, but also to develop and publish the 2013 CBC Directory. And, since change is inevitable, this is your best opportunity to inform CBC about any changes in representatives, membership status, names, titles, addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. Up-to-date,

timely information helps keep both our print and on-line CBC Directories current and useful to all.

THE EDIFICE Page 8 Save the date: September 19, 2012...CBC “Fall Kick-Off” Meeting!

CHICAGO BUILDING CONGRESS 3s530 Mignin Drive Warrenville, IL 60555 630/393-1313 FAX: 630/393-1393 www.chicagobuildingcongress.org

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING CBC EVENTS FOR 2012-2013

September 19, 2012 2012 Economic Summit

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

October 17, 2012 Award of Honor

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

November 14, 2012 CBC General Membership Meeting

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

January 16, 2013 Economic Forecast

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

February 20, 2013 CBC General Membership Meeting

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

March 5, 2013 CBC / ASA / CCSC Construction & Safety Expo

Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

April 17, 2013 CBC General Membership Meeting

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

May 15, 2012 Merit Awards Dinner

The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

June 26, 2013 CBC Golf Classic

Eaglewood Spa & Resort, Itasca, IL

A NEW VISION A NEW VISION FOR NAVY PIERFOR NAVY PIER

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The Union League Club, Chicago, IL

(Left - right) Mike McInerney (Titan Electric), Mark Luetkehans (Builders Bank), Steven Haemmerle (Navy Pier, Inc.), and Greg Meeder (Holland & Knight) following the April 18, 2012 General

Membership Meeting.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Steven Haemmerle, Executive Vice President of Navy Pier, Inc. unveiled the dramatic makeover plans in store for one of Illinois’ most popular tourist attractions, Navy Pier.

As Executive Vice President of Navy Pier, Inc., Steve is responsible for overseeing and directing redevelopment activities at Navy Pier. He previously worked at the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and was a key member responsible for the development of Navy Pier, and led efforts to bring a design build team on board for the McCormick Place West Expansion.