FIRM EXPERIENCE
Case Studies
Whiting Corporation, 260,000sf overhead crane manufacturing facility
Challenge: The design/build contractor had not paid subcontractors, refused to perform warranty work, and was threatening to file bankruptcy.
Services provided: Negotiated an agreement between the Owner and contractor and managed the process to complete the warranty work, provide lien waivers, and finalize payment.
Realtor Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland, 24,000sf Office Building
Challenge: The new Owner planned to renovate the recently purchased building for their use and discovered structural issues during the design phase.
Services provided: Brought in a structural engineer to assess the problems and design solutions, then managed the structural remediation work and the buildout design and construction work.
16,000sf Single Family Residential Project in Build-out Phase
Challenge: A large lien had been filed on the property, the lender had stopped making payment and the general contractor ceased work.
Services provided: Managed the general contractor through the completion of the construction, negotiation of change orders, and close-out of the project.
Pool House and Tunnel addition to Single Family Residence
Challenge: The waterproofing system applied by the Design/Builder to a newly-constructed underground tunnel failed, causing leaking and damage to the finishes.
Services provided: Brought in a consulting engineer to assess the causes and design solutions, then managed the installation of the replacement waterproofing and drainage system work and the construction of the pool house addition.
