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Project Profiles

 

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Halsted St. Adaptive Reuse

Chicago, IL

 

 

Scale Construction was awarded this contract to turn this historical masonry structure into a modern office and retail building. Scale Construction Inc. was also awarded the commercial and retail tenant improvement for this project.

 

Scale Construction Inc. was the recipient of the South Campus Development Project Award Outstanding Women-Owned Firm Award

 

 

 

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Salt Domes Various Locations

Cook County, IL

 

 

Scale has successfully built and assembled numerous salt domes. Scope included the installation of the foundation ring of vertical concrete and forming each structure from hundreds of prefabricated concentric panels.

 

 

 

 

 

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Caterpillar

Assembly and Test/ Hydraulic Oil Supply

Joliet, IL

 

 

A 216,000 sf new structure was built within the existing plant. The completed facility includes an assembly and test room, hydraulic room, oil supply room and equipment platform area. Mechanical equipment was airlifted onto the existing roof.

 

 

 

 

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USCG Calumet Harbor Station

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

Complete upgrade of this 16,400-sqft base, to bring it up to Homeland Security standards. Facility was fully operational during project without interruptions to the Coast Guards operations.

 

 

 

 

 

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USCG Boat Maintenance Facility

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

The project began with pipe piles that were tied together with a cast in place grade-beam and frame system for a pre-cast structural floor system. The building included an office build out and industrial utility capacity. All work was completed while maintaining the operation and security of this critical Homeland Security facility.

 

 

 

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Museum of Science & Industry 

Chicago, IL

 

 

A continual client, Scale Construction Inc. performs various build-outs and rehabs within the museum. This work is completed within the strict security requirements of the museum.

 

 

 

 

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Midway Airport Sleep Inn Hotel

Chicago, IL

 

 

Through the negotiated selection process, Scale Construction Inc. was chosen to build this new 120-room Sleep Inn hotel.  Due to our innovative construction techniques, the project was completed ahead of schedule.

 

 

 

 

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St. Francis of Assisi Church

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

 

This project was a complete exterior and interior renovation and restoration of this Historic church that was built in 1853.


A great deal of interaction with the church community was required throughout the life of project

 

Recipient of the Inspired Partnerships Award

 

 

 

 

 

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St. Joseph Parish Center

Chicago, IL

 

 

Scale Construction Inc was awarded this project though negotiated selection by the Archdiocese of Chicago. The new parish center tenant improvement consisted of meeting rooms, living quarters and office space, along with conference space.

 

 

 

 

 

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Ontario Street Post Office

Chicago, IL

 

 

This project for the USPS included major remodeling six of high-volume Post Offices. Each facility remained in full operation during the renovation.

 

 

 

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John H. Hamline School, Maria Saucedo Magnet School/ Telpochcalli School

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

The contract consisted of two schools being renovated simultaneously. Hamline and Saucedo/Telpochcalli were completely renovated. At Saucedo/Telpochcalli, the visual center point of the school’s auditorium was replaced with a magnificent 40’ by 30’ arched window.

 

 

 

 

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Peter Cooper School

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

 

As part of the revitalization of the Chicago Public Schools, Scale has completed over 45 million in renovation work with the Board of Education, the Construction Manager, the principal and most importantly the students to stay on the critical path and to secure a safe working environment. Along with renovation, new construction and tenant improvements were also included.

 

 

 

 

 

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Metra Roselle Commuter Station

Roselle, IL

 

 

 

 

New masonry structure with a façade graced with sweeping masonry arches and granite bases. The new site consists of a 5900-sqft building plus platforms and parking lots. Throughout the life of the project there were no interruptions to the Metra Operations, where thousands of commuters move through daily.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bridge House & Chicago River Museum

Chicago, IL

 

 

 

Built in the early 1900’s this five story bridge house on the Southwest corner of Wacker and Michigan is now the home to the city’s skinniest museum. Scale Construction worked with the Friends of the Chicago River and Cotter Consulting to convert this bridge house.

 

 

 

 

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SunPower-Exelon City Solar Project
Chicago, IL

 

 

 

Scale is responsible for the support structure of this massive array, including excavation, driving of piers and concrete foundation work for this 30 acre solar field.  Given the project’s area which is comprised of abandon Pullman factory site, the major challenge of this site was working around the extreme unforeseen conditions with rest of the project team to make key completion dates.

 

The largest Urban Solar Field in the United States

 

 

 

 

 

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CTA Maintenance Shop - Des Plaines Terminal

Forest Park, IL

 

 

 

 

Divane Electric contracted Scale Construction to execute the general building and non-electrical work for this logistically challenging CTA project. The postage stamp sized site was bordered by six active sets of electrified train rails, a train maintenance building, a very active access road and an overhead stationary crane, along with underground utilities and vaults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scale Construction Inc.  Certified MBE/WBE/DBE/SBE

 

2101 South Carpenter Chicago Illinois 60608
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