And The Winners Are…

Two projects Bulley & Andrews recently completed were recognized for their outstanding efforts on May 2, 2019, during the Chicago Building Congress’ (CBC) annual Merit Awards.

The Newberry Library’s renovation took the top prize in the Renovation & Adaptive Reuse under $10 million category. The project team was led by Mike Lemmons and supported by Glenn Pierce, senior project manager; Jay Quinn, senior superintendent; Brian Dace, project engineer; and Alicia Aguado, project accountant. BACR & BAMR’s expertise were also applied to this project.

DePaul University’s Holtschneider Performance Center was recognized in the category of New Construction over $55 million. Mark Evans oversaw the project team which included Jason Hayhurst, senior project manager; John Bergthold, senior superintendent; Gloria Orzco, project accountant; Alex Sicinski, project manager; Jacob Hodge, MEP project manager; superintendents Jeff Carroll and Bob Gear; Ryan Naples, assistant superintendent; and Joe Piecuch, carpenter foreman.

The DePaul University’s Holtschneider Performance Center team, including Mark Evans (second from the right), B&A’s President of Construction & Client Solutions, accepts the Merit Award for New Construction over $55 million.

Glenn Pierce (second from right), Senior Project Manager, along with the rest of the Newberry Library team, accepts the Merit Award for Renovation & Adaptive Reuse under $10M.

What sets the Merit Awards Program above most similar competitions is its meticulous judging process. Entries from nine categories are judged individually in multiple judging sessions based on the following criteria:

Distinctive, functional, or innovative design
Quality of Construction
Impact of the project upon the community
Safety Record