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Monthly luncheon program recaps!

November Luncheon: Revive Wacker Drive Construction Program Update
What Was Presented:
There were many factors that led to the decision to rehabilitate Wacker Drive from Randolph to Van Buren. Among those are prevalent safety issues, poor geometrics, inadequate lighting, conflicting traffic movements and the infrastructure itself had begun to deteriorate.　 In order to complete this challenging project many governmental agencies and firms were required to coordinate efforts to adhere to the strict construction schedule.　 This is the first large scale construction project since it was originally built in 1902.

Beneficial Take-Aways:

• 3.5 acres of new green space will be added along the expressway in the West Loop of Chicago.

 

• This project is estimated to have a 75 year design life, but will require future maintenance.

 

 

• Wacker Drive will now have a consistent look, as the city has taken over the responsibility for the design and maintenance of the streetscape as opposed to building management.

 

 

• Future projects revealed such as Lake Shore Drive construction from Hollywood to Grand.

October Luncheon  - Chicago Lakeside Development
What Was Presented:
McCaffrey Interests in partnership with U.S. Steel is seeking to redevelop the former U.S. Steel Southworks Site into an exciting lakeside community with housing, retail, parks, playgrounds, schools, municipal facilities, a marina, and other recreational facilities. Nasutsa Mabwa, Project Manager at McCaffery Interests, gave an image-intensive presentation on the current progress and future plans for the development of the property.

 Beneficial Take-Aways:

• Outlined the schedule of upcoming project components and the long-term plan for the property
• Sustainability taken to the next level and pushing the envelope to incorporate green systems using the natural resources available
• Financing plans to fund the current and future development
• Phasing plans

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http://www.mccafferyinterests.com/content.cfm/lakeside_1
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September Luncheon - Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at The University of Chicago
What Was Presented:

• A complete project breakdown highlighting the selection of design and construction partners, the design process, and construction process
• A fascinating virtual tour of the unique dome-shaped facility and its orchestra of coordination
• A chance to meet the Senior Project Manager for the University of Chicago
• Upcoming project opportunities at the University of Chicago

Beneficial Take-Aways:

• Outline of the strategy and goals behind the Owner's selection process
• Progressive design and construction practices and systems discussed by the firms who implemented them
• Cost, schedule, and logistical challenges solved through team work
• Unique circumstances revolved around building North America's largest Automated Storage Retrieval System
• Value Engineering solutions resulting in $1 million in savings to the University of Chicago

Click below for a virtual tour of the facility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbB280izYXg