Honors and Awards
Excellence in Construction Award
Michiana Builders Association
St. Joseph County Public Library
South Bend, IN
2022 Merit Award – Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, under $15 million
Chicago Building Congress
Great Lakes Academy
Chicago, IL
Partners for Sacred Places
2021 Religious Architecture & Art Awards
Adaptive Re-use/Re-purpose category
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
Faith & Form/Interfaith Design Award
Adaptive Re-Use/Re-Purpose
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
AIA Illinois
2021 Honor Award for Excellence in Interiors over 5,000 sq. ft.
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
AIA Chicago
2021 Design Excellence Award
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
AIA Chicago
2021 Design Excellence Award
33 W. Washington/School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
AIA Chicago
2021 Design Excellence Award
600 W. Chicago
Chicago, IL
Crain’s Chicago Business
The Coolest Offices in Chicago 2021
Clifford Law
Chicago, IL
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards
The Top Hotels in Chicago
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
The Gwen Hotel
Chicago, IL
2021 Palladio Award – Residential Craftsmanship
Traditional Building
Lake Forest Showhouse Garden Folly
Lake Forest, IL
2021 Merit Award – New Construction Under $50M
Chicago Building Congress
City of Evanston Robert Crown Community Center & Library
Evanston, IL
Project of the Year Award Winner – Structures $25M to $75M
APWA Suburban Branch
City of Evanston Robert Crown Community Center & Library
Evanston, IL
2020 Divine Detail Award for the Makom Rina (Interior Masonry Sacred Space)
AIA Illinois
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Chicago, IL
2020 Divine Detail Award for the Tallit (Exterior Brick)
AIA Illinois
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Chicago, IL
2020 Distinguished Building Award
AIA Illinois
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Chicago, IL
2019 Crombie Taylor Honor Award
AIA Illinois
The Newberry Library
Chicago, IL
2019 Merit Award – New Construction, over $55 million
Chicago Building Congress
DePaul University Holtschneider Performance Center
Chicago, IL
2019 Merit Award – Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, under $10 million
Chicago Building Congress
The Newberry Library
Chicago, IL
2018 Distinguished Building Award
AIA Chicago
Lycée Français de Chicago
Chicago, IL
2018 Pride in Construction Award for New Construction – Chicago/Suburbs
Construction Industry Service Corporation
Lincoln Park Zoo Searle Visitor Center
Chicago, IL
2018 Best Project in Cultural/Worship
ENR Midwest
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
2017 Pride in Construction Award for Rehabilitation – Chicago/Suburbs
Construction Industry Service Corporation
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
2016 Best Project in Renovation/Restoration
ENR Midwest
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Chicago, IL
2016 Annual Urban Land Institute Chicago Vision Award
Historic Preservation
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Chicago, IL
2016 Merit Award – Rehab Construction
Chicago Building Congress
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Chicago, IL
2015 Project of the Year
Federation of Women Contractors
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Chicago, IL
2015 Corporate Legendary Landmark
Landmarks Illinois
Bulley & Andrews
2014 Merit Award – Best Interior Buildout
Chicago Building Congress
Eataly Chicago
Chicago, IL
2014 Annual Urban Land Institute Chicago Vision Award
Innovation in Education
Hansberry College Prep Noble Network Charter School
Chicago, IL
2014 Annual Urban Land Institute Chicago Vision Award
Urban Innovation
John Marshall Law School Urban Campus Expansion
Chicago, IL
2013 Merit Award – Rehab Construction
Chicago Building Congress
Monroe Building: 104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
2013 Merit Award – New Construction Chicago, under $55 million
Chicago Building Congress
Ronald McDonald House: 211 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL
2012 Best Projects Multifamily Residential/Hospitality Award of Merit
ENR Midwest
New Ronald McDonald House
Chicago, IL
2012 Merit Award – Construction under $15 million
Chicago Building Congress
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, IL
2010 Merit Award– Industrial Category
Chicago Building Congress
Advanced Technology Center
S&C Electric Company
Chicago, IL
2010 ASHRAE Technology Award – Second Place
cGMP Cell Therapy Facility
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
2010 Builders Association/OSHA Safety Partnership
Gold Level Status
Chicago, IL
2009 General Contractor of the Year
Federation of Women Contractors
Chicago, IL
2009 Merit Award
Chicago Building Congress
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Synagogue
Evanston, IL
2009 Merit Award: Cultural
Midwest Construction
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Educational Center
Skokie, IL
2009 Merit Award: K-12 Education
Midwest Construction
Noble Network of Charter School: Muchin College Prep
Chicago, IL
Outstanding General Contractor of 2008-2009
Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates
2008 Excellence in Engineering Award
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
cGMP Cell Therapy Facility
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
2008 Contractor of the Year Award
Coalition for United Community Action
Chicago, IL
2008 Merit Award
Chicago Building Congress
Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child and Family Center
Chicago, IL
2008 Project of the Year Award
Chicago Metro Chapter of American
Public Works Association
Riverside Historic Water Tower Restoration
Riverside, IL
2008 Safety Award Best of Class
Builders Association
Chicago, IL
2005 – 2006 Outstanding Superintendent Award
Thomas Hamick
Superintendent
2005 Safety Recognition Award
Builders Association
Chicago, IL
2005 Project of the Year – Healthcare
Midwest Construction
UCH Comer Children’s Hospital
Chicago, IL
2005 Award of Merit – Library Construction
Midwest Construction
Mt. Prospect Public Library
Mt. Prospect, IL
2004 Project of the Year – Library Construction
Midwest Construction
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park, IL
2004 Award of Merit – Industrial
Midwest Construction
180 E. Pearson Piping Replacement
Chicago, IL
2004 Merit Award – New Construction: Suburbs
Chicago Building Congress
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park, IL
2004 Safety Award Best of Class
Builders Association
Chicago, IL
2003 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award
Music Institute of Chicago
Evanston, IL
2003 Interior Architecture Award
AIA Chicago
City of Evanston’s Levy Senior Center
Evanston, IL
2003 Merit Award – New Construction: Suburbs
Chicago Building Congress
City of Evanston’s Levy Senior Center
Evanston, IL
2003 Safety Recognition Award
Builders Association
Chicago, IL
Outstanding General Contractor 2000-2001
ASA Chicago
Silver Medal – Superior Achievement
Association of Licensed Architects
Kraft Foods, Inc.: Pilot Plant Replacement
Glenview, IL
2001 Design Evanston Award
City of Evanston
World Savings for New Construction & Interior Design
Evanston, IL
Award of Recognition
Chicago Building Congress
University of Chicago: Renovation to Hutchinson Commons, C-shop and dining room
Chicago, IL
Margery B. Perkins Preservation Award
Evanston Preservation Commission
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Evanston, IL
Thomas H. Madigan Award: Special Merit
State of Illinois Capital Development Board
University of Illinois Campus Core Renovation
Chicago, IL
The American Institute of Architects – Chicago
The Honor Award:
American National Bank: renovation
American Dental Association: alterations
Private Residence: new construction
Distinguished Building Award:
Lincoln Park Residence
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
North Shore Congregation Israel
Cathedral of St. James
