CRE N Illinois Skender hires Stacy Scopano as chief technology officer Skender, a vertically integrated design, construction and manufacturing firm based in Chicago, has hired Stacy Scopano as chief technology officer. Scopano will be charged with ensuring Skender is continually evolving its technological capabilities and integrating industry-leading innovations across the company.
Office N Illinois Skender completes construction of Aspen Dental Midwest headquarters Skender, serving as interior construction manager, has completed construction of Aspen Dental’s new 50,000-square-foot Midwest headquarters. Aspen Dental, an East Syracuse, New York-based company that provides administrative and business support to branded dental practices, has relocated to the art deco building vacated by Sterling Bay at 1…
Office N Illinois Skender completes interior construction on Upwork’s West Loop HQ Skender, serving as construction manager, has completed construction of Upwork’s new 34,000-square-foot Chicago headquarters. Upwork, a digital platform for freelancers, has relocated to 525 W. Van Buren Street from its former space at 224 N. Desplaines Street.
Office N Illinois Skender completes first data cable-free HQ for ShopRunner Skender, serving as interior construction manager, has completed construction of ShopRunner’s new 25,000-square-foot corporate headquarters. ShopRunner, a Chicago-based, multi-retailer e-commerce start-up, has relocated to 350 N. Orleans Street from its former space at 350 N. LaSalle Street.
Office N Illinois Interiors completed on C.H. Robinson's Chicago headquarters Vocon, a leading national architectural and design firm, provided interior design services for C.H. Robinson’s flagship operation center, a four-story, 207,000-square-foot office building in Chicago’s new Lincoln Yards development by Sterling Bay. Vocon collaborated with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP, which served as the base building architect.
CRE N Illinois Skender promotes five to leadership board Underscoring its commitment to an award-winning employee culture that fosters talent and innovation, Skender announced the promotions of five key leaders. Jeff Janicek was named vice president and partner while Brian Bukowski, Joe Pecoraro, Tim Rogers and Brian Simons, CHC have been elevated to project executive and partner.
CRE N Illinois Belinda Moore promoted to executive director of Skender Foundation Skender Foundation recently announced the promotion of Belinda Moore to executive director. In her new role, she is responsible for developing and implementing the foundation’s vision and strategic plan. Moore has been integral to Skender Foundation’s growth since the organization’s inception in 2012, most recently serving as associate exec…
CRE N Illinois Skender starts 100,000-SF renovation for Perspectives Charter School Skender recently started construction on the conversion of the 100,000-square-foot former Soft Sheen building at 8522 S. Lafayette in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood into a middle and high school for Perspectives Charter Schools (PCS).
CRE N Illinois Skender advances five to senior positions Chicago-based Skender announced the recent promotions of five employees to senior positions on its growing operations team. The individuals are Nestor Acance, Tom Boehm, Bob Kedzorski, Jeff Reist and Dave Ruzich.
CRE N Illinois Skender chairman, Joseph Skender, to retire after 40 years Joseph Skender, chairman of the board of directors at Chicago-based Skender, has announced his retirement and will take on the title of chairman emeritus at the design-build-manufacturing firm. Mark Skender will remain CEO and Cheryl Skender will continue as chair and president of Skender Foundation.
Hospitality N Illinois McKibbon Hospitality to manage Hyatt House in Chicago's Fulton Market District Tampa, Florida-based McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Hyatt House Chicago Fulton Market District. The hotel is being developed by Sterling Bay and is owned by an affiliate of Wheelock Street Capital and Sterling Bay. The hotel will be McKibbon Hospitality’s first management property in the growing Fulton…
Office N Illinois Skender completes AZEK Company HQ in Fulton Market Skender recently completed interior construction of the new 24,000-square-foot headquarters for The AZEK Company, a producer of decking and other exterior building products. The company, which has manufacturing facilities in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Ohio, was previously based in Skokie, Illinois.
CRE Midwest REjournals set to host 17th annual Real Estate Forecast Conference REjournals is busy assembling speakers, panels and sponsors for the 17th Annual Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference being held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
CRE N Illinois With unveiling of modular prototype, Skender hints at future of assembled buildings More than one hundred years ago, the assembly line revolutionized the manufacturing process. In fact, Henry Ford’s first implementation cut the time to build a car from half a day to half an hour. If this same template were applied to the erection of buildings, the savings in time and cost could truly transform the industry.
CRE N Illinois Skender expands strategic accounts team with hire of Michelle Levy Michelle Levy has joined Skender as strategic account manager. Her real estate brokerage background provides a foundation of industry knowledge and the ability to leverage her network to now provide integrated design, build and manufacturing solutions.
Office N Illinois Skender begins interior construction for Vital Proteins' new Fulton Market HQ Skender, serving as general contractor, recently launched the interior renovation of the future 40,000-square-foot headquarters of Vital Proteins, a private retailer of health supplement products. Vital Proteins is assuming full occupancy of the four-story 939 W. Fulton Street, one block from Google’s Midwest headquarters in Chicago’s livel…
CRE N Illinois Skender expands manufacturing team Skender announced the appointment of two manufacturing industry veterans with a combined 65 years of experience. The two new hires, Dan Conley and Mike Mulrooney, P.E., are the latest additions to the Skender manufacturing leadership team. Skender’s advanced manufacturing facility in southwest Chicago produces modular components that Skende…
CRE N Illinois Skender employees take part in volunteer day On Saturday, October 13, nearly 100 volunteers gathered at Skender’s new manufacturing facility for the firm’s annual volunteer day. Volunteers built wood wall panels for two homes that will be delivered to families in need via Skender’s partners for the event, Appalachia Service Project and Solid Rock Carpenters.
CRE N Illinois Urban Innovations hires property management, construction VPs Urban Innovations, a Chicago-based real estate development firm, has made two new hires. William Noonan has joined the firm as vice president of property management and Ramiro Trevino comes aboard as vice president of construction.
Office N Illinois TCS Education System relocates to Loop high-rise Cushman & Wakefield was engaged by TCS Education System for a long-term lease signing and build-out at 203 N. LaSalle Street to advance the nonprofit’s strategic goals. TCS moved into its new headquarters on October 8, and occupies 28,544 square feet—approximately half of the 19th floor. They relocated from their previous 350 N. Orleans hea…