Illinois 2024 Real Estate Awards

JUDGES

COLLETE ENGLISH DIXON ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

Collete English Dixon has more than 30 years of experience in investment management with a focus on commercial real estate investing. Prior to her current role at Roosevelt University, she was Executive Director - Transactions for PGIM Real Estate (formerly known as PREI), a business unit of Prudential Financial, and co-leader of PREI’s national investment dispositions program. In that role, she oversaw the sale of more than 200 investment properties located throughout the US, with a total value of more than $8.7 Billion, on behalf of PREI’s investment funds.

MICHAEL MILLAR OPEN SLATE COMMUNICATIONS

Michael Millar is a founding principal of Open Slate Communications, a strategic public relations and communications firm whose clients are highly-regarded thought leaders in commercial real estate and related service industries.

AMY HALL CATON COMMERCIAL

Since 1997, Amy has enjoyed a fruitful career in the commercial real estate industry, involved in ground up development of master planned communities and enclosed regional shopping centers; established retail real estate leasing and management; and third-party brokerage and property management. As Caton Commercial’s COO, Amy oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of Caton.

RYAN MOEN, SIOR VERSA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Ryan, a principal and co-founder of Versa Real Estate Services, began his career as a real estate analyst and portfolio manager at Oak Brook Bank (now Fifth Third Bank). He then transitioned to TriLand Properties, a national retail redevelopment firm, where he managed acquisitions, capital raising, and leasing for a 2,500,000 square foot retail portfolio.

REAGAN PRATT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

Reagan Pratt is a seasoned real estate and capital markets professional. He has experience in all major aspects of real estate investment management and is well versed in public and private real estate markets, both debt and equity. Pratt has extensive background in product design, marketing, direct property investing, REIT investing, client service, quantitative modeling, investment research, risk modeling, development, and economic forecasting. He is a proven team builder and an excellent communicator..

SHEILA SIPES WHITNEY ARCHITECTS

Sheila Sipes is Director of Business Development and Marketing at Whitney Architects, Chicago, IL. Sheila has a deep understanding of the commercial office industry, navigating challenges effectively and identifying opportunities. She has worked with local and national Fortune 100 companies on commercial real estate projects for over 15 years.

BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

BEVERLY COMPANIES

CRESCENT CLEANING COMPANY

TOVAR SNOW PROFESSIONALS, POWERED BY OUTWORX GROUP

RAINBOW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

CRESCENT CLEANING COMPANY

Crescent Cleaning Company is a full-scale janitorial building service contractor. We provide a full array of Day and Night Cleaning services. These services include Construction Cleaning, Floor & Stone Care, Disinfection services, Special Event Set-up & Cleanup, Upholstery Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Window Cleaning, and Pressure Washing services.Crescent Cleaning Company serves Commercial Office, Public Venues, Corporate Campuses, Museums, Healthcare facilities, Life Science facilities, Education, Industrial, and Data Centers. At Crescent Cleaning, we pride ourselves on our approach to sustainable cleaning, quality assurance, client partnerships, and our dedication to open lines of communication.

BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

RAINBOW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Rainbow Property Maintenance specializes in commercial cleaning ensuring high-quality maintenance solutions, catering to various types of facilities including offices, warehouses, medical and industrial spaces. We emphasize customer satisfaction, employing experienced and screened staff, and using environmentally friendly cleaning products. Known for our dedication to detail and efficiency, we offer customizable cleaning plans to meet diverse business needs. We’re big enough to handle all your needs, yet attentive enough to care for every minor detail, ensuring a top-notch experience. Our commitment is to establish the finest service relationship you’ve ever experienced, blending professionalism with a personal touch for unparalleled satisfaction.

BEVERLY COMPANIES

Beverly Companies has been providing award-winning fullservice landscaping for both commercial and residential properties throughout the Chicago area since 1999. Our services include landscaping (design, build, and maintenance), property enhancements, dirt excavation and removal, pavement solutions, and commercial snow and ice removal. Beverly Companies has the capacity and experience to service any outside residential and commercial property needs with excellence. BUILDING

BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

TOVAR SNOW PROFESSIONALS

Tovar Snow Professionals is powered by the Outworx Group, the hardest working companies in exterior facilities maintenance. We outwork the competition by being reliable, service-obsessed, and laser-focused on the safety, performance and appearance of your property. Teaming with Tovar puts the leader in snow removal out on your front lines. Additionally, being part of the Outworx Group, we can offer additional mission critical services including: snow melting, landscaping, and more. With our national footprint, Tovar has earned the reputation for being one of the most highly respected snow and ice management companies in North America.

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Sabrina Bier is director of digital media + education at Proper Title, a title insurance agency serving the commercial real estate industry nationwide and residential industry throughout Chicagoland. Sabrina combines her background in Chicago real estate sales, development, and relationship-building skills to create exceptional educational programs for real estate attorneys, brokers and lenders across the country. She has harnessed the power of digital communication and social media to benefit Proper Title’s clients as well as its internal teams. In 2020, Sabrina co-founded RE-CONNECT Chicago, a nonprofit that partners with local communities to provide resources underserved youth in Chicago.

SABRINA BIER PROPER TITLE

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

SABRINA BIER, PROPER TITLE

RETAIL / RESTAURANTSUBURBAN

CD PEACOCK FLAGSHIP MANSION

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

FAHERTY - LAKE FOREST

IKEA SWEDISH CAFE

ROSE GARDEN CAFE

WICKSTROM LINCOLN

WONDERVERSE

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

FAHERTY - LAKE FOREST

The Faherty store project in Lake Forest’s historic Market Square is a masterful blend of heritage and innovation. Transforming a 1928 former Marshall Field’s into a cutting-edge retail space, the project incorporated adaptive lighting and advanced construction techniques to preserve architectural integrity while ensuring modern functionality. A focus on creating an inclusive, family-friendly shopping environment, coupled with strategic design and technology integration, resulted in record-breaking opening sales and sustained success. This approach not only enhanced the shopping experience but also established Faherty as a community hub, redefining retail excellence through a balance of tradition and innovation.

Contractor: Acme Builders, Inc.

Lead Architect: Chipman Design Architecture

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

WONDERVERSE

Experience the wonder that is Wonderverse! This highly anticipated, 45,000-square-foot, one-of-a-kind, immersive entertainment destination provides a transformative space that includes a hybrid of physical and multi-media experiences, interactive installations, dynamic attractions and dining experiences, allowing visitors to step into their favorite Sony Pictures stories. The successful execution of the project was underpinned by a steadfast commitment to prioritizing communication, collaboration, safety and quality resulting in utmost client satisfaction.

Developer: Sony Pictures Entertainment - Owner

Contractor: Graycor Construction Company, Inc.

Lead Architect: EXP

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

Re-planning and re-imaging of the 3,000sf in-store Caf? adding self-serv menu kiosks, product display, hot and cold food service lines, beverage and condiment stations, in-house dining, and a full kitchen remodel. IKEA-brand interior imagery, finishes, and decor

Developer: IKEA

Contractor: FCS Facility Construction Services

Lead Architect: douglasDesign+associates inc

IKEA SWEDISH CAFE

At Keeley Construction, our commitment goes beyond constructing buildings – it’s about fostering enduring partnerships with our clients and partners. With 46+ years specializing in design-build construction, we bring a diverse expertise building across various market sectors. From cutting-edge industrial facilities, to advanced production spaces for laboratory and refrigeration in the food and beverage sector; to creating inspiring office spaces, or redefining renovations, Keeley Construction delivers, every time.

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

CD PEACOCK FLAGSHIP MANSION

The DSI Interiors team proudly undertook the construction of the iconic CD Peacock Flagship Mansion at Oakbrook Center. With a rich heritage dating back to 1837, CD Peacock has long been synonymous with unparalleled luxury in Chicago. The exterior of this 20,500 SF masterpiece boasts 3,500 SF of specialty bent curtain wall glass, creating a striking visual statement. Inside, meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the opulent lounge and bridal suite to the exclusive VIP room and five top-tier private storefronts?all housed under the esteemed CD Peacock roof, ensuring an unmatched premium experience for visitors.

Contractor: Development Solutions, Inc.

Lead Architect: JGA / SVA ARCHITECTS

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

ROSE GARDEN CAFE

5,600sf restaurant re-use of an abandoned, vacant facility slated for demolition. Developed a dynamic new brand and image for the popular restaurant. Relocated the restaurant to the abandoned site for providing affordable housing and community retail.

Developer: Rose Garden

Contractor: K&B Contractors

Lead Architect: douglasDesign+associates inc

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

66,000sf big-box, grocery retail providing cohesive interior designs of 9 department product offerings over continuous perimeter soffits ? adding specific yet complementary identity, signage, branding, color and lighting for all.

Developer: Cermak Fresh Market, Chicago IL

Contractor: K&B Contractors

Lead Architect: douglasDesign+associates inc

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - SUBURBAN

WICKSTROM LINCOLN

Over 100 years ago, Lincoln was established to design automobiles for those who seek an elevated driving experience. Lincoln blends the innovative technologies of tomorrow with the timeless luxury that defines the brand today. Ware Malcomb provided architectural design services for a new 16,900 SF Lincoln car dealership showroom in Barrington, IL. This project included elevated customer zones, and a car delivery room with a three-bay, pull-through service reception space. The ground-up project revitalized the Lincoln dealership after the owners elected to separate their Lincoln and Ford dealerships, allowing for an ultra-curated experience for Lincoln buyers.

Contractor: Triumph Design Build

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

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CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY

ANDRE WIGGINS, TRANSWESTERN REAL ESTATE SERVICES

CIERE BOATRIGHT, CITY OF CHICAGO

ANDRE WIGGINS

TRANSWESTERN REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Senior Vice President Andre Wiggins provides oversight for governmental clients in Transwestern’s Chicago portfolio, including the City of Chicago and Cook County at the Richard Daley Center, 69 West Washington, Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the Chicago Riverwalk. He uses his 20+ years of experience in commercial real estate to guide and mentor the property teams at the assets he oversees. In 2021, Andre won the Gold Circle Award for Property Management Professional of the Year from BOMA/ Chicago. Andre is also the acting general manager of 1 North LaSalle.

CIERE BOATRIGHT CITY OF CHICAGO

Ciere Boatright was appointed commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in November 2023 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.An experienced real estate development executive, Boatright leads DPD’s economic development, planning, and zoning functions while promoting inclusive, equitable growth.In her previous role as VP Real Estate and Community Development at Chicago-based real estate firm CRG, Boatright oversaw some of the company’s highest-impact real estate projects, collaborated with government officials, engaged with community organizations, and secured public and private financing. Boatright also launched the company’s philanthropic arm and a mentoring program to support commercial developers of color.

CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY

CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY

GOVERNMENT / COMMUNITY FACILITY

BARTLETT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

STATION NO. 1

NORTH AUSTIN CENTER

ROMEOVILLE AQUATIC CENTER

RUSU-MCCARTIN BOYS & GIRLS

CLUBS OF CHICAGO

WILL COUNTY CORONER’S FACILITY

GOVERNMENT / COMMUNITY FACILITY

RUSU-MCCARTIN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO

The Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club, the first newly-built Chicago Club in a generation, is a Club for the community, built on a shared campus that includes a first responders training academy and several minority-owned businesses. The 28,000SF Club offers transformational opportunities to build bridges and provide much-needed resources for Chicago?s young people. This project features three stories of classrooms, a teaching kitchen, an ideas lab, a multi-sport gymnasium, an outdoor play area and a spectacular roof deck and meadow.

Developer: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

Contractor: BEAR Construction Company

Lead Architect: Latent Design

GOVERNMENT / COMMUNITY FACILITY

ROMEOVILLE AQUATIC CENTER

The Romeoville Aquatic Center is a new 22,000 sq ft facility with a 2,600 sq ft splash pad, which offers the community yearround aquatic programming. From the thrilling water slide to relaxing lazy river, the sophisticated, underwater themed facility offers a diverse range of attractions that cater to all ages and swimming abilities, making it a true oasis of aquatic excellence.

Developer: Dewberry Architects, Hitchcock Design Group, Harbour Contractors, Robinson Engineering

Contractor: Harbour Contractors

Lead Architect: Dewberry Architects

GOVERNMENT / COMMUNITY FACILITY

The Will County Coroner’s facility, totaling over 11,400 square feet, is a pivotal addition to the County Public Safety complex. It’s considered to be one of the top morgues in the US. The new building includes administrative offices, cooler and freezer storage rooms, three modern autopsy suites, including one isolation autopsy room, stateof-the-art equipment, and a sophisticated dual ventilation system. The facility’s design emphasizes efficiency and worker safety. Morgues are important community buildings that not only fulfill a critical function in handling the deceased but also contribute significantly to public health, safety, justice, and the overall well-being of the community.

Developer: N/A

Contractor: Leopardo Construction

Lead Architect: Wight & Co.

WILL COUNTY CORONER’S FACILITY

NORTH AUSTIN CENTER

The North Austin Center is a $40 million, first-of-its-kind, professional-level indoor and outdoor complex for sports, education, and wellness. Constructed across 10 acres and 150,000+ square feet, this project transformed a vacant parcel of land on North Laramie in Chicago’s North Austin neighborhood to ensure families have access to team sports, education, enrichment, and wraparound services that help form the foundation of a strong, healthy, and safe community. ARCO/Murray completed the project in partnership with GMA Construction Group, By The Hand Club For Kids, Grace & Peace Revive Center, Intentional Sports, Chicago Fire Foundation, and Jason and Vedrana Heyward.

Developer: By the Hand, Intentional Sports, Grace & Peace Church, CNI Group

Contractor: ARCO/Murray National Construction Company

Lead Architect: Present Future Architects

LENDER OF THE YEAR

The Bartlett Fire Protection District Station (BFPD) No. 1 project involved the renovation of the existing fire protection facility, encompassing various areas such as bunk rooms, locker rooms, kitchen and dining spaces, day room, board room, public and private restrooms, and administrative offices. The exterior transformation was a key aspect, with the removal of dated mansard roof lines to modernize and enhance the appearance of this public works facility located at a significant cross section in downtown Bartlett (Hickory Avenue and Oak Avenue).

Developer: N/A

Contractor: Leopardo Construction

Lead Architect: 845 Design Group GOVERNMENT / COMMUNITY FACILITY

LENDER OF THE YEAR

PACE EQUITY

PACE Equity is the leader in C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) funding for development projects. The Milwaukee-based company has closed over 125 C-PACE projects across the U.S. and enabled the energy efficient commercial development of over $2.7 billion while eliminating 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions. In 2022, PACE Equity unveiled its CIRRUS Low Carbon financial product, which offers lower financing rates for lower-carbon buildings. Since 2022, CIRRUS Low Carbon has been awarded to 12 commercial real estate developments and was upgraded to CIRRUS Low Carbon Version 1.1 with modernized specifications and a new compliance path.

BARTLETT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STATION NO. 1

Congratulations to all the finalists on their accomplishments.

We share your commitment to service, excellence, and diversity and inclusion in advancing the commercial real estate industry.

Finalist,

Joselynne

Jasmeen Bains

CITY / COUNTY OF THE YEAR

GREATER CHICAGOLAND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

CITY OF ROLLING MEADOWS

VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE

CITY / COUNTY OF THE YEAR

CITY OF ROLLING MEADOWS

* RMC^2: Brennan is redeveloping the former Atrium office complex (40ac / 600k sq.ft.) as a data center, one of numerous office properties that the City is helping reposition. (https://tinyurl. com/483fs7cd, https://tinyurl.com/2nms4cec)* Pacifica on Golf: The City is nearing a $10m redevelopment of a 129k sq.ft. Sam’s Club site as a destination Asian lifestyle center including retail, restaurant, and entertainment. (https://tinyurl.com/yc2c7wpb) *

ISNS: The City supported the redevelopment of a 48k sq.ft. industrial building into a modern mosque. (https://tinyurl.com/3rf7v54j)* Kirchoff Road and Northwest District Planning: The City launched a planning study to revitalize its downtown and prepare for the redevelopment of Arlington International Racecourse.

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CITY / COUNTY OF THE YEAR

GREATER CHICAGOLAND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

In January 2023, seven Northeastern Illinois Counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, Lake, and Will) and the City of Chicago formed an innovative partnership to drive economic growth and advance equity across the region. The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) focuses on promoting the region’s assets ? including extensive freight infrastructure, diverse talent, strong exporting industries, world-class research institutions, and culture ? to develop an identity that can compete on a global scale.GCEP’s first year demonstrated successful collaboration and impactful economic development, setting the stage for sustained growth and prosperity in Chicagoland.

CITY / COUNTY OF THE YEAR

VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE

-Transitioning Northwest Point from office to manufacturing/ technology: - Bridge Industrial completed two buildings totaling 200,000 SF - Aligned Data Centers acquired 40 acres and began construction of 1 million sf campus-Approved 10acre mixed-use development with 293 residential units and 49,000 sf of retail. Adjacent to site, Village is constructing pedestrian bridge to Busse Woods.-Approved TA Realty data center campus?1 million sf on 44 acres -Annexed 36 acres for 2 million sf Stream Data Centers campus -Annexed 100 acres of undeveloped land for 840,000 sf data center campus-Prime Data Centers began construction on 1 million sf campus on 22 acres

VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

Last September the former 197-acre headquarters of Sears/ Transformo was purchased by Compass DataCenters. It’s in the process of being converted into a data center campus. And just down the road, Microsoft is underway on a data center of its own on 93 acres. The two projects will invest nearly $2 billion.The transformation at Bell Works Chicagoland continues. Over 250,000 square feet of office and retail space has been leased out to tenants at Bell Works. Many tenants opened in 2023 including World’s Fair by Fairgrounds, Club Colors, IT Gym, JumpFly, VIPAR and more.

GREEN / LEED DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR

GREEN / LEED DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR

Venture One?s development of 7853 S Mulford Road in Cherry Valley, IL (Project Dolphin) is one of the Midwest?s most noteworthy industrial build-to-suits of the year. This building, which was awarded LEED Platinum, is one of four LEED v4 Platinum warehouses in the United States. Rooftop solar has help to offset 75% of the building?s annual energy consumption. Other improvements have been projected to reduce the site?s total energy use by 37.7% and the project?s greenhouse gas emissions by 985 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Developer: Venture One

Contractor: Clayco

Lead Architect: Lamar Johnson Collaborative

PROJECT DOLPHIN

PROJECT DOLPHIN

727 WEST MADISON

The Chicago Office of Eastdil Secured represented Ares Management & F&F Realty in the $231,500,000 sale of 727 West Madison, a 44-story, 492-unit, luxury high-rise, to Pontegadea. The iconic high-rise stands out in the Chicago skyline and sits at the gateway of Fulton Market, offering unparalleled access to the City’s best restaurants and nightlife while maintaining convenient walkability to the major employment centers of the West Loop. The transaction closed in August 2023 representing the largest asset sale of any kind in the City of Chicago in 2023.

ADAMS LAFLIN PLACE AND ASHLAND PLACE

CRE Advising secured the sale of these two luxury apartment buildings in the West Loop owned by Bulls and White Sox owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, and Michigan Ave Partners in 2023. The buildings were purchased by Breneman Capital. Adams Laflin Place, sold for $18,500,000.00, was built in 2020 and consists of 52 condo-style apartments. Ashland Place, sold for $17,950,000.00, is a Class A, 47-unit multi-family property built in 2018. As both buildings were fully stabilized, this transaction represents an incredible investment of assets in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the country.

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023 - MULTIFAMILY

THE MEADOWS AT RIVER RUN

Northmarq’s Midwest Multifamily Investment Sales team completed the sale of The Meadows at River Run in the southwest suburbs of Chicago in late 2023. Located in Bolingbrook in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, this 374-unit multifamily property was one of the largest sales in Illinois in 2023. The property is located in one of the most desirable suburbs in Chicago, within the I-55 corridor near major headquarters such as Ulta Beauty, ATI Physical Therapy and Weathertech. Investors from across the country submitted offers for the asset and a Midwest private investment fund was the ultimate buyer.

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023 - MULTIFAMILY

GRANVILLE TOWER CONDOMINIUM DECONVERSION SALE

Granville Tower Condominiums was a 154-unit high-rise condominium building adjacent to the Loyola University campus in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Faced with major impending special assessments and chronically poor individual unit resale values, the association board saw no path to ongoing viability as a condominium property. The condominium association board hired Andy Friedman and Jake Parker to market the entire property for a sale pursuant to Section 15 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act in January of 2023. Kiser Group closed the sale in October of 2023 for $31.5 million.

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023 - MULTIFAMILY

THE OAKS OF VERNON HILLS

“Berkadia Institutional Solutions successfully closed The Oaks of Vernon Hills, a 336-unit luxury garden-style multifamily property located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Senior Managing Director Pete Evans of Berkadia Chicago and Senior Director Richard Evans of Berkadia Milwaukee completed the sale on behalf of the sellers, Virginia-based Harbor Group International and New York-based Azure Partners, and the buyer, Nuveen Real Estate.

The property was built in 2015/16 and is an 18-building, threestory luxury apartment and townhome community. Blending 288 apartments with 48 townhomes, the landmark community sits on 31+ lush acres in one of Suburban Chicago’s most affluent cities.”

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

ACCRUIT HOLDINGS

CARLSON INTEGRATED

CHICAGO SPARK DESIGN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

ACCRUIT HOLDINGS

Accruit is a leading full service Qualified Intermediary and Exchange Accommodation Titleholder, as well as the developer of the industry’s only patented 1031 Exchange technology.Founded in 2000 and acquired by Inspira Financial in 2023, Accruit has gained the trust of thousands of clients and become a leader in the industry through its highly credentialed experts, consistent delivery of service, innovative technologies, robust security protocols and financial strength.

CARLSON INTEGRATED

Marketing is, at its core, the function of sharing a business’ presence, position and products or services with their constituents. Carlson Integrated (C.I.) was created to assist clients in creating and achieving marketing goals by activating a dedicated team of professionals who integrate strategy and execution to deliver the maximum impact.Founded by commercial real estate industry professional Bekah Carlson, C.I. has served commercial real estate and adjacent industries since 2017 with website development and editing, social media messaging strategy and execution, internal and external communications, investment materials, event coordination services, and a lot of love.

CHICAGO SPARK DESIGN

For 10 years, Spark has been led with vibrant, artistic energy and cross-disciplinary creativity, from mathematics to fine art, architecture to graphic and industrial design. Clients of all sizes trust us to interpret their DNA Ñ their personality, voice, heartbeat and soul Ñ into multi-dimensional experiences.We work with our clients to discover the potential of their brand expressed throughout their space. Environmental branding is our sole focus. We are a team of eight designers with unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds, creating moments that inform, inspire, and align with a company’s mission, values, and other key messaging.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

MICHAEL

JOE

MATT DITTMAN,

JUDSON

KEVIN

KEVIN KRAMER VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

Kevin Kramer has worked as the Director of Economic Development for Hoffman Estates since 2013 after working Barrington. He has facilitated all types development from entertainment to data center, retail to Metroburbs. He helped found Next Level Northwest, a small business accelerator, and GCAMP, to build a workforce pipeline in the manufacturing industry. He serves on several committees with ICSC, IEDC, IEDA, CMAP and is member of Lambda Alpha International.

Kevin is a Certified Economic Developer and enjoys serving as a mentor to students through ICSC and IEDC. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and six children.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - MALE

MATT DITTMAN CRG

Matt Dittman is a seasoned real estate capital markets professional at CRG, where he excels in managing financial strategies across the firm’s extensive development pipeline. With a BS from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, his expertise spans all real estate types, capital forms, and project stages, from pre-entitlement to post-stabilization. Under his guidance, CRG has raised over $600 million for investment funds, managed $770 million in dispositions, and facilitated significant acquisitions and financing deals.

SAI UPPALAPATI GI STONE

Armed with a master’s degree in Environmental Technology from New York Institute of Technology, Sai Uppalapati joined GI Stone in 2016 and quickly moved up the ranks from project engineer to project manager and ultimately, Project Director. Among his many responsibilities, Uppalapati oversees GI Stone’s bidding activity, sourcing, fabrication and installation of interior and exterior custom stone on high-profile commercial and multifamily residential real estate projects, such as The St. Regis Chicago Hotel, Salesforce Tower, Embry, Row Fulton Market and Tribune Tower Residences. Uppalapati lives in Downers Grove with his wife and is expecting a LITTLE addition to the family.

Mike Calme brings with him over ten years of commercial real estate experience across multiple asset and product types in the Chicagoland area including facility, office, medical, retail, and industrial management. Mike joined the Hiffman National team in 2022 following years of managing a portfolio of assets in the downtown Chicago market. Specializing in client and tenant communications, property budgeting, and financial analysis and reporting, Mike strives to provide his clients and tenants with an enjoyable experience while maintaining the standards for which Hiffman is known.

JOE CONNELLY SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

Joe Connelly is an investment Advisor with the SVN | Chicago Commercial multifamily group, specializing in the sale of multifamily properties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Connelly has extensive experience in real estate and construction and uses his knowledge to provide invaluable guidance to clients seeking advice on their multifamily properties. Connelly was honored with the esteemed Rookie of the Year award for SVN Chicago. Throughout his tenure at SVN, he has demonstrated an impressive track record, involved in $200 million of deal volume.

JUDSON MARTIN AVISON YOUNG

Judson Martin joined Avison Young in 2022 as a financial analyst. His previous experience includes property valuations, business development, and lease and sale negotiations. Currently, he assists with tenant advisory, investment sale, development capitalization, and strategic advisory assignments.Prior to Avison Young, Judson worked for MK Asset Brokerage in industrial tenant/buyer/ owner representation and investment acquisition/disposition services. He completed industrial transactions with institutional investors and corporate users.Judson graduated from UC - Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and minor in business. He participated in the CU Real Estate Club and has internship experience in construction and real estate.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - MALE

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - MALE

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - MALE

MICHAEL CALME HIFFMAN NATIONAL

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - MALE

Colliers’ Dan Arends, Ryan Barr and Alain LeCoque, secured

HARRISON

HUB GROUP - ROMEOVILLE

Hub Group, a North American transportation and logistics provider, expanded its Midwest operations with a lease of a 795,954 square foot space located at 555 S. Pinnacle Drive in Romeoville in 2023. Hub Group provides consolidation and fulfillment solutions that reach local markets across the Midwest with same-day, next-day, or two-day shipping from the new facility.

MOST SIGNIFICANT LEASE TRANSACTION IN 2023

GREENBERG TRAURIG SIGNS LEASE AT STERLING BAY’S 360 N GREEN

In July 2023, global law firm Greenberg Traurig signed a 92,000-square-foot lease for its new Chicago office at Sterling Bay’s 360 N Green, a 24-story mixed-use building in the bustling Fulton Market neighborhood. Greenberg Traurig was intentional about finding an office space that mirrored its entrepreneurial culture and was drawn to the building for the dynamic environment Sterling Bay created with modern offices, highly-curated amenities and groundfloor retail. With return-to-work and talent retention top-of-mind, Greenberg Traurig saw a vibrant workplace for its staff and clients to thrive. The firm plans to move into its new office space in 2025.

MOST SIGNIFICANT LEASE TRANSACTION IN 2023

ERDEN SHOWROOM

Steve Horvath, Principal of CRE Advising, represented international tenant Erden, a producer of luxury hand-woven rugs with bronze, brass, and steel details, and an innovative design house with showrooms in 12 major US cities. The tenant executed an 11,000 square foot lease with an amazing flex space build-out in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. By securing this single tenant building, they were able to transform the property into a high-end showroom destination serving the Midwest.

MOST SIGNIFICANT LEASE TRANSACTION IN 2023

THE CUBES AT COUNTRY CLUB HILLS - SOLO CUP / DART CONTAINER

CRG announced a significant SOLO Cup / Dart Container lease for a full-building, 1,033,450-square-foot space at The Cubes at Country Club Hills, near Chicago. This strategic location, near Interstates 57 and 80, will serve as the Midwest distribution hub for the national manufacturer. Highlighting the project’s appeal are its state-of-the-art facilities, including 40-foot clear heights and a cross-dock configuration, meeting the advanced needs of modern supply chains. This lease, one of the largest in the area, reflects CRG’s capability to fulfill the demands of large national brands amidst a tight industrial vacancy market, further establishing CRG’s presence in high-growth strategic locations.

REAL ESTATE LAWYER OF THE YEAR

CHAD

POZNANSKY,

CLARK HILL PLC

ALEX DOBKIN, GREENBERG TRAURIG

ERIC G. GREENFIELD, POLSINELLI

HOWARD JERUCHIMOWITZ, GREENBERG TRAURIG

BRIAN P LISTON, LISTON & TSANTILIS P.C.

JAMES MOORHEAD, MOORHEAD LAW GROUP, LLC

LAVON JOHNS, RILEY SAFER HOLMES & CANCILA (RSHC)

ERIC G. GREENFIELD POLSINELLI

Eric Greenfield serves as a Shareholder and Division Chair for Polsinelli’s Real Estate Division and Real Estate Industry Group. Eric brings his experience to a diverse clientele, including developers, lenders, REITs, real estate funds, private equity firms, pension funds and other institutional investors.Eric frequently collaborates with investors, lenders, borrowers, fund sponsors, purchasers, sellers and joint venture partners across the world. His areas of focus include student housing and a broad spectrum of commercial real estate classes such as office, industrial, logistics centers, health care, medical office building, life science, hotel, multi-family, senior housing, retail, and mixed-use properties.

LAVON JOHNS RILEY SAFER HOLMES & CANCILA (RSHC)

RSHC’s Business Transactions team leader LaVon Johns focuses her practice on complex commercial real estate. She has acted as lead real estate counsel on several public-private partnership infrastructure transactions, including the $1.8B privatization transaction of the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge. She also works on airport concession deals, representing both governmental airport owners/operators and concessionaires nationwide, most recently advising minority concession operators on the construction and opening of restaurants located at Logan and O’Hare Airports. LaVon is proud to support ÒImpact DevelopmentsÓ such as the development of a Discover Card Call Center that created approximately 1000 jobs on Chicago’s south side.

REAL ESTATE LAWYER OF THE YEAR

CHAD POZNANSKY CLARK HILL PLC

Chad Poznansky joined Clark Hill’s Chicago office in 2014 as its first real estate attorney. He then recruited and built a highly skilled and nimble team with skills and experience to handle real estate transactions of all scope and structure equity raises and syndications related to those real estate transactions, under Òone roof.Ó This innovative, efficient approach Chad developed provides clients with confidence and high-quality results, leading to long-term relationships. Unlike competitors, the bulk of Chad’s work is not for large institutional investors, but rather for large real estate companies that rely on his expertise day in and day out.

Since 2008, I’ve built a nationally-recognized leasing practice for retail, restaurant, office, MOB, and warehouse clients. I speak nationally and published Tenant Leasing 101 in 2014, for sale on Amazon. 800+ leases and 300+ property deals later, my focus is retail, restaurant, office, warehouse, MOB, fitness, sports & entertainment, timber, multi-family, rural, & industrial. I also do conservation, water & natural resource law. I’ve worked in all 50 states, with deal value of $2+ billion.I won the Ò40 Under Forty Illinois AttorneysÓ in 2011. Our firm has won the ÒBest of the Best Law Firm” by Midwest Real Estate News from 2018-2023.

JAMES MOORHEAD MOORHEAD LAW GROUP, LLC

BRIAN P LISTON LISTON & TSANTILIS P.C.

BRIAN P. LISTON, MBA, JD, is president of Liston & Tsantilis in Chicago specializes in eminent domain, property tax litigation and incentives. He’s tried numerous jury trials and property tax appeal hearings and eminent domain trials bringing successful resolutions. He has secured major jury verdicts and tax refunds. Mr. Liston has been on the team of 61 National Association for Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) awards for his legal work on Incentives and land use projects. Ranked #1 by The Leading Lawyers Network for 21 years and recognized in the Wall Street Journal as a premier lawyer in the United States.

HOWARD JERUCHIMOWITZ GREENBERG TRAURIG

Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is a commercial litigator with an emphasis in the Real Estate, and construction practices. He represents owners, developers, landlords and tenants in landlordtenant and shopping center disputes, mechanics liens, foreclosures, and construction disputes. Howard also represents business owners in LLC and shareholder disputes, including direct and derivative claims. Howard has deep experience with post-judgment proceedings and asset-recovery litigation. He has a wide range of experience in trials in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations and mediation. Howard serves as the pro bono coordinator for the firm’s Chicago office.

ALEX DOBKIN GREENBERG TRAURIG

Alex Dobkin is a Senior Associate at Greenberg Traurig that specializes in industrial, retail, and hospitality leasing.

OFFICE - URBAN

161 N CLARK FAN SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION

THE SCION GROUP

STHREE - SPECIALIST STAFFING GROUP

VIENNA BEEF NEW DAMEN OFFICE

ZORO, GRAINGER

OFFICE - URBAN

THE SCION GROUP

As a top player in North America’s student housing sector, Scion pioneers the future of student living. Their move and makeover at 401 N. Michigan Ave, overlooking the Chicago River, called for thoughtful design to craft an engaging “inperson” office environment. DSI spearheaded the transition from a 4-floor to 34,463 SF, 2-floor environment, integrating a central staircase to foster collaboration across the space’s 200 workstations and 24 private offices. This innovative design promotes an active, interconnected workplace, aligning perfectly with Scion’s forward-thinking and collaborative culture.

Contractor: Development Solutions, Inc.

Lead Architect: PARTNERS BY DESIGN

OFFICE - URBAN

VIENNA BEEF NEW DAMEN OFFICE

Vienna Beef, a staple of Chicago’s culinary scene, is relocating its headquarters back to Damen Avenue, featuring a renovated facility completed in collaboration with Rightsize Facility and an architect within six weeks. This new space includes a history museum showcasing the brand’s legacy, a restaurant celebrating Chicago’s culinary heritage, and a design that balances dramatic contrasts with soft textiles. The updated headquarters symbolizes Vienna Beef’s dedication to honoring its past while looking forward to a promising future, ensuring the continued success of its iconic hot dogs in the heart of Chicago.

Contractor: Evans Construction Services LLC

Lead Architect: Hirsch HMPG Architects

OFFICE - URBAN

NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION

National Futures Association’s (NFA) planned Chicago o_ce relocation required a major pivot during the pandemic, prompting NELSON Worldwide to anticipate the future of the workplace and adapt its design to follow suit. NFA landed on a vibrant new building, 320 South Canal, and NELSON stepped in to infuse the organization?s mission, culture and forty-year-long history into the space. A designdriven nexus of innovation, e_ciency and human connection, NFA?s new o_ce space is a creative re?ection of the organization?s mission to safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure members meet their regulatory responsibilities.

Contractor: Clune

Lead Architect: NELSON Worldwide

OFFICE - URBAN

ZORO, GRAINGER

The Zoro headquarters project in downtown Chicago is a stateof-the-art example of a successful post-pandemic workplace, leveraging flexible work arrangements and innovative design. Situated above a major commuter rail station, it optimizes accessibility and reduces environmental impact, while fostering collaboration and productivity in co-locating employees on site when in the office. The project fosters collaboration and productivity while embracing modern technology and biophilic design elements that contribute to employee wellbeing and effectiveness at work.

Contractor: Redmond Construction

Lead Architect: HKS Inc.

STHREE - SPECIALIST STAFFING GROUP

1.Specialist Staffing Group is one of the US based sectors of SThree?s global house of STEM-specialist recruitment brands that connects sought-after experts in Science/Technology/ Engineering/Mathematics. eaa worked with SThree to create an optimum work environment that will attract and retain the best talent and exemplify their purpose of a professional workplace with a sense of fun in existing 13,000 sf office space. eaa integrated soft curves, subtle textures, dramatic design elements and meticulously designed caf? that is the focal point of the office as a community hub for all-staff town hall meetings and events.

Contractor: Valenti Builders, INC.

Lead Architect: Earles Architects & Associates

OFFICE - URBAN

161 N CLARK FAN SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

CBRE requested Elara to design new supply and return fans for the primary air handling systems serving 161 N. Clark, a 50-story office building located in downtown Chicago. The existing (2) AHUs were reported to be inefficient and costly to operate, require frequent repairs, and provided poor system performance. Elara’s replacement design included new energy-efficient, redundant, modular fans that fit within existing casings and maintained airflow during construction with minimal impact to building operations. The solution involved phased implementation, including an equipment RFP, pre and post measurements by the design team, and creative problem solving to achieve the project goals.

Developer: CBRE

Contractor: Atomatic Mechanical Services

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Contractor: Maris Construction

Lead Architect: SGW Architecture & Design

MULTIFAMILY - FULTON MARKET/WEST LOOP

ONNI FULTON MARKET

Onni Fulton Market is a 32-story apartment tower situated at the convergence of the Kennedy Expressway, Metra rail lines, and the Halsted Street overpass leading to Fulton Market. The tower’s design reflects the urban essence of its surroundings through a sophisticated interplay of geometries and dynamic planes. Overcoming complex site challenges, the project delivers 373 apartments, including 56 recently converted hotel rooms, catering to residents and visitors alike. As the neighborhood thrives with expanding businesses and upcoming attractions like Chicago’s first casino, Onni Fulton Market is poised to support the growing need for upscale accommodations in this vibrant urban hub.

Developer: Onni

Contractor: Onni

Lead Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners

MULTIFAMILY - FULTON MARKET/WEST LOOP

FULBRIX APARTMENTS

Fulbrix Apartments is a 27-story glass and steel tower of 375 apartments, with 75 affordable units onsite, located in Chicago?s Fulton Market. The development offers a unique residential experience with custom artwork, abundant amenities, and a dynamic neighborhood location. Studio, one-, two-, and threebedroom floor plans include exposed concrete walls, dark, wood-grained flooring, and large windows. Amenity spaces total 30,000-square-feet, the largest spaces in the West Loop. Multiple floors of indoor and outdoor amenities feature a fitness rooms, pool, spa, dog run, outdoor terraces, game room, golf simulator, media lounge, business center, and conference rooms.

Developer: Moceri + Roszak

Contractor: Clark Construction

Lead Architect: Thomas Roszak Architecture

PEORIA GREEN

Peoria Green is a luxury 17-unit condominium development in the West Loop designed to accommodate spacious 4 and 5-bedroom homes, each on a single level. The project consists of two residential towers: 123 S. Peoria features five, full-floor homes overlooking Mary Bartelme Park; and 128 S. Green Street features 12 residences and faces east to the Chicago skyline.

Developer: ZSD Corp

Contractor: Maris Construction

Lead Architect: SGW Architecture & Design

MULTIFAMILY - FULTON MARKET/WEST LOOP

THE

The Row Fulton Market, developed by Related Midwest, is a 43-story luxury multifamily new construction skyscraper in Chicago?s historic Fulton Market neighborhood. The 550,000-square-foot structure features convertible, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, including penthouses. The development features 300 units, 20% of which are reserved as affordable. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, The Row reflects its immediate surroundings. The exterior features a deeply expressed dark metal fa?ade as a nod to Fulton Market?s industrial past, and the curved gusset beams in the upper corners of the window wall system mirror the supports beneath the nearby ?L? tracks.

Developer: Related Midwest

Contractor: LR Contracting/BOWA Construction

Lead Architect: Stantec Architecture Inc.

ROW FULTON MARKET

MEDICAL PROPERTY

HOWARD BROWN HEALTH HALSTED

ACADIA HEALTHCARE MONTROSE ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

NATIONAL LASER INSTITUTE

ORLAND PARK MEDICAL PAVILION (SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL)

ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER

ADULT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RENOVATION

MEDICAL PROPERTY

HEALTHCARE MONTROSE ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Built in the 1960s, this medical building was transformed into a cutting-edge Behavioral Health Unit in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. This five-story, 101 bed facility underwent a meticulous renovation, modernizing its MEPFP infrastructure and technology while respecting the residential area. Working with Stengel Hill Architecture and in partnership with Acadia Healthcare, Berglund ensured this vital mental health facility met stringent standards, revitalizing community wellness services.

Developer: Acadia Healthcare

Contractor: Berglund Construction

ACADIA

MEDICAL PROPERTY

ORLAND PARK MEDICAL PAVILION (SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL)

Ground up construction of a 42,000 SF, two-story build-to-suit medical office building in Orland Park. Occupied by the two affiliated health providers ? Silver Cross Hospital and Premier Suburban Medical Group, the pavilion offers primary and multi-specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers; comprehensive lab, imaging and pharmacy services; a 20-bay cancer care and infusion center; an endoscopy suite with two procedure rooms; cardiology services; 38 exam rooms; after-hours care and more. Patients will be able to receive care in cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, hematology/oncology, orthopedics and rheumatology.

Developer: Remedy Medical Properties

Contractor: Leopardo Construction

Lead Architect: Jensen & Halstead Ltd.

MEDICAL PROPERTY

HOWARD BROWN HEALTH HALSTED

Howard Brown Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago. After acquiring a 20,000-sf site on North Halsted, they set about programming a flagship center, consolidating the organization?s family care, dental services, behavioral health, and financial support services. The new 91,000 sf, 5-level structure also includes retail, pharmacy, lab, and generous clinical space. Additionally, the building provides underground parking and expansive rooftop terraces for events, functions, and community gatherings.

Developer: Inland National Development Corporation, LLC

Contractor: McHugh Construction

Lead Architect: Eckenhoff Saunders

MEDICAL PROPERTY

NATIONAL LASER INSTITUTE

A vast departure from the historically drab healthcare space, the design of the National Laser Institute establishes a new class of modern-glam medical. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the 6,000 SF medical aesthetic school. The design incorporates a welcoming, hospitality-forward reception area and multiple treatment rooms with an edge for various aesthetic procedures and training. The space includes administrative office space and a versatile area dedicated to training and events. The design and finishes were carefully curated to reflect the contemporary, charismatic character of their brand, ensuring a functional but also visually appealing atmosphere.

Contractor: Woodrow Development INC

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

HOTEL / HOSPITALITY

THE ST. REGIS CHICAGO

THE ST. REGIS CHICAGO

The St. Regis Chicago is a gravity-defying visual masterpiece, standing at 101-stories and is the third tallest building in the Chicago skyline. The property consists of 393 condominiums, offering residents the ultimate luxury living experience, as well as a 5-star hotel with 192 guest rooms, restaurants and amenity spaces. The building?s residential and hotel amenities combine at the upper levels to create a vibrant social center. The St. Regis Chicago tightly knits the downtown Lakeshore East community to its surroundings with unprecedented urban connections and enhanced public access to the Chicago River.

Developer: Magellan Development Group

Contractor: McHugh

Lead Architect: Studio Gang; bKL Architecture

THE LOGISTICS CAMPUS

Dermody Properties acquired and is redeveloping the iconic, 232acre, former Allstate Campus located in Glenview, IL. The campus had been a Chicagoland landmark since the early 1960s. To preserve the history of the Allstate Campus, Dermody Properties worked diligently to ensure detailed photos, drawings and documentation were recorded with the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office. This 232-acre site is being transformed into a state-of-the-art, modern industrial park, named ?The Logistics Campus” and is planned for the construction of 10 logistics facilities totaling 3,235,020 square feet.

Developer: Dermody Properties

Contractor: Premiere Design & Build Group

Lead Architect: Partners In Design

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023COMMERCIAL

RIM LOGISTICS AT 1303 JACK COURT, BARTLETT

SEARS HQ SALE -- HOFFMAN ESTATES

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023 - COMMERCIAL

SEARS HQ SALE -- HOFFMAN ESTATES

In 2023, Colliers arranged the sale of Sears’ headquarters campus in Hoffman Estates, IL, setting the record for the highest price paid for land in the Northwest Submarket.

MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT SALE TRANSACTION IN 2023 - COMMERCIAL

RIM LOGISTICS AT 1303 JACK COURT, BARTLETT

RIM Logistics purchased a 400,000 SF new construction property for the HQ and Chicago distribution center.

MULTIFAMILY - CHICAGONORTH

FOUNDRY

HUGO APARTMENTS

MULTIFAMILY - CHICAGO - NORTH

HUGO APARTMENTS

HUGO embodies luxury apartment design. It features a mix of high-end amenities and street-level retail that compliments the growing business area and community made up of art galleries, vibrant nightlife and upscale restaurants. The project, located at 751 N Hudson Avenue and 411 W Chicago Avenue, comprises two 9-story buildings that are nearly adjacent to one another, separated by an existing low-rise masonry building.

Developer: LG Development

Contractor: LG Builders

Lead Architect: Norr Architects

MULTIFAMILY - CHICAGO - NORTH

FOUNDRY

Foundry, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a pioneering 27-story luxury rental development. Offering 327 units, this project is part of the Shops at Big Deahl development, enhancing the area with a blend of living spaces and a public park. It stands out for its sustainable design aimed at Green Globes and Fitwel certifications, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. The building features a distinctive architecture with panoramic views and boasts Chicago’s first two-story rooftop amenity space, making it a landmark of luxury and sustainability in the heart of the city.

Developer: White Oak Realty Partners, Ponsky Capital Partners LLC

Contractor: Power Construction

Lead Architect: FitzGerald

SENIOR HOUSING

BELLWOOD SENIOR APARTMENTS

OAK TRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING BUILDING

THE WOODLANDS AT CANTERFIELD

SENIOR HOUSING

BELLWOOD SENIOR APARTMENTS

Developed by Evergreen Real Estate Group, Bellwood Senior Apartments is an 80-unit affordable independent living community that welcomed its first residents in late 2023. The four-story development offers 76 one-bedroom and four twobedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 or older, with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income. Homes at Bellwood Senior Apartments include full kitchens and accessible baths. Residents share access to amenities including a fitness center; laundry rooms on each level; community rooms on floors one, three and four; outdoor seating areas; and surface parking.

Developer: Evergreen Real Estate Group

Contractor: F.H. Paschen

Lead Architect: Weese Langley Weese Architects

SENIOR HOUSING

OAK TRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING BUILDING

Oak Trace is a Life Plan Community dedicated to the care of seniors in the Downers Grove area. The recently completed Independent Living apartment building and Clubhouse addition is the final phase of the master plan. The addition of the 140 apartment Independent Living building allowed for a better connection to the first phase Healthcare Center and the newly renovated IL building, to better connect all levels of care within the community. The centrally located Clubhouse includes new dining venues, fitness center and pool, salon and spa and activity spaces and provides a new front entrance for the community.

Developer: Greenbrier Development

Contractor: Walsh Construction

Lead Architect: SAS Architects & Planners, LLC

SENIOR HOUSING

THE WOODLANDS AT CANTERFIELD

The Woodlands at Canterfield is a 129-unit luxury senior living community that offers 91 assisted living units and 40 memory care beds in West Dundee, Illinois. Units are offered in studio, one-, and two-bedroom options and offer high-end finishes including vinyl plank flooring, maple cabinets, and granite countertops. The property integrates 16,000 square feet of best-in-class amenities including a fitness center, spa, salon, theater, pub, clubrooms with fireplaces, and dynamic dining venues. Outside, residents can enjoy a patio with a fire pit, bocce ball court, and putting green.

Developer: Nelson Construction and Development

Contractor: McShane Construction Company

Lead Architect: AG Architecture

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAROFFICE

DAN ARENDS, DOUGAL JEPPE, COLLIERS

JOHN GOODMAN, ERIC FEINBERG, ISABEL (PRESKILL) SCHWARTZ, BRANDON NASATIR, LAURA ORMISTON, SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

JESS BROWN, RUSS CORA, AUSTIN LUSSON, STERLING BAY

MARK ROBBINS, JEFF LINDENMEYER, CHRIS O’LEARY, AVISON YOUNG

JONATHON CONNOR, FRANCIS PROCK, DARRYL SILVERMAN, BRENT JACOB, DAVID FLORENT, STEVE KLING, COLLIERS

MICHAEL SESSA, DAN MASLAUSKI, JACK KEENAN, JACK DEROCHE, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

As Principal of Leasing at Sterling Bay, Jess Brown’s success is defined by continuing to push the norm in terms of “market standards.” She has emerged as a real estate leader thanks to her forward-looking industry outlook, ability to make market-shifting moves, and strong leasing success despite uncertain times. Brown is especially proud of the remarkable lease-up velocity for 360 N Green considering the market challenges and headwinds throughout the development process, from the start of pitching to prospective tenants in 2021, to the building’s anticipated delivery in 2024.

Although 2023 proved a difficult year in the office leasing and tenant representation sector, the team still produced impressive metrics. With a keen eye for opportunity and a steadfast commitment to excellence, the team orchestrated nearly 60 transactions surpassing $300,000,000 in total value. However, it was their handling of two particularly complex deals--for one complex client--that showcased their capabilities.

DAN ARENDS, DOUGAL JEPPE COLLIERS

Dan Arends and Dougal Jeppe annually close transactions for some of the biggest corporations in America and their success is reflected in their 2023 year-end statistics: 36 deals in Metro Chicago totaling 3.39 million square feet valued at $384 million.

In 2023, Jeppe quarterbacked a team that arranged the sale of Sears’ former headquarters – one of the largest deals completed in the Chicago area in years. After a comprehensive marketing campaign targeted towards data centers, they closed the deal with Compass at $194 million, the highest price paid for land ever recorded in the submarket.

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

JESS BROWN, RUSS CORA, AUSTIN LUSSON STERLING BAY

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

MARK ROBBINS, JEFF LINDENMEYER, CHRIS O’LEARY AVISON YOUNG

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

JOHN GOODMAN, ERIC FEINBERG, ISABEL (PRESKILL) SCHWARTZ, BRANDON NASATIR, LAURA ORMISTON SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

2023 was not just a transformative year for the commercial real estate industry, but for the Feinberg-Goodman tenant advisory team as well. Led by Savills Vice Chairman John Goodman and Eric Feinberg, along with Managing Directors Isabel (Preskill) Schwartz and Brandon Nasatir and Client Services Associate Laura Ormiston, the team has adapted their business alongside the transformation.

Noted for its enterprising marketing campaigns, the Colliers Suburban Chicago Office Leasing Team consistently drives leasing and adds value to its portfolio projects. 2023 was no different, and the group’s work resulted in significant activity at Schaumburg Towers, Bellworks Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates, and 6300 River Rd. in Rosemont. Despite continued headwinds, the team of Jonathon Connor, Francis Prock, Darryl Silverman, Brent Jacob, David Florent and Steve Kling, closed 103 transactions totaling over 780,000 square feet and valued at more than $100 million including 62 new deals and seven deals 20,000 square feet plus.

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BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

MICHAEL SESSA, DAN MASLAUSKI, JACK KEENAN, JACK DEROCHE CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

JONATHON CONNOR, FRANCIS PROCK, DARRYL SILVERMAN, BRENT JACOB, DAVID FLORENT, STEVE KLING COLLIERS

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR - OFFICE

ENGINEERING

FIRM OF THE YEAR

CAGE ENGINEERING, INC.

ELARA ENERGY SERVICES, INC. DBA

ELARA ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR

ELARA ENERGY SERVICES, INC. DBA ELARA ENGINEERING

Elara is an Illinois MBE-Certified, full-service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Technology (MEPFPIT) consulting engineering firm specializing in the development, costing, delivery, and construction administration of design solutions for building and utility systems; including pre-design and postconstruction expertise and services. With our headquarters in Hillside, IL and an office in Chicago’s downtown River North neighborhood, we provide our services and sustainable expertise throughout the Chicago metro area, the Midwest, and beyond. We are driven by our collaborative vision to provide customized, sustainable, and innovative solutions that leave a lasting personal and global legacy, designing today for a better tomorrow.

ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR

CAGE ENGINEERING, INC.

CAGE is a leading full-service consulting firm providing top-tier civil engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors. Our team, composed of seasoned civil engineers, construction managers, and land surveyors, excels in providing top-level expertise throughout every project phase. With offices strategically located in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and North Carolina, we provide valuable local insight in addition to our services. Supported by a comprehensive portfolio of nationwide licenses and registrations, we are a trusted and respected partner in the land development industry.

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

BRITTAN BOYLES, DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

MARTHA GAITAN-MANNING, DRAPER AND KRAMER, INC.

JULIA HORAN, TRANSWESTERN

TOM KAISER, HIFFMAN NATIONAL

LINDA MCDONAGH, COLLIERS

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

BRITTAN BOYLES

DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Brittan is a dedicated employee focused on helping her residents, supporting colleagues and problem solving challenges to provide meaningful results and ensure Roselle Luxury Apartments reaches its goals. As a passionate property manager overseeing nine properties totaling 366 units, Brittan finds immense satisfaction in her work. She thrives on helping tenants and colleagues alike. With a genuine love for improving living experiences and fostering positive relationships, Brittan is committed to delivering exceptional service. Eager to grow professionally, Brittan embraces new challenges and opportunities for learning, continuously looking to enhance her skills and contribute to the success of her properties.

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

LINDA MCDONAGH COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

Overseeing a portfolio of office and industrial properties in the north suburban Chicago and O’Hare markets with more than 100 tenants, I establish and implement annual and longterm property plans aligning with corporate and ownership goals and manage day-to-day operations of the portfolio. My portfolio includes two 72,000-square-foot office buildings and a six-building, 400,000-squarefoot industrial complex in Morton Grove; a four-building, 315,000-squarefoot industrial portfolio in Niles; and an eight-building, 500,000-square-foot mixed office/industrial portfolio in Mt. Prospect.

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

TOM KAISER HIFFMAN NATIONAL

Tom has two decades of Property & Facility Management experience managing high-rise office, suburban office, industrial, flex industrial, and retail assets. He currently manages 4.3M square feet of Industrial and Flex Industrial assets for both large-scale and small-scale clients. Tom is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including: lease administration, property maintenance, capital projects, project management, financial reporting, financial management, budgeting and budget management, funding requests, AR collections, AP processing, tenant relations including: (large-scale tenants, small-scale tenants, government tenants, foreign government tenants, non-for-profit tenants and college entity tenants), client/ownership correspondence, staff management, and contract management.

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

JULIA HORAN TRANSWESTERN

Julia Horan is the General Manager of 500 West Madison in downtown Chicago. She oversees and optimizes capital budgets totaling $10 million with efficiency and strategic judgment and serves as a trusted partner to clients and tenants. With over 15 years of experience in property management, Julia’s professional journey has seen her successfully manage a diverse portfolio of properties, ranging from sprawling multi-building campuses to prestigious downtown high-rises and historic Class A properties. Her adept handling of these various property types is a testament to her versatility and adaptability as a leader in the industry.

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

MARTHA GAITAN-MANNING DRAPER AND KRAMER, INC.

Martha Gaitan-Manning has spent the entirety of her real estate career with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, having joined the firm in 2010. A licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker since 2013, Martha earned her Accredited Residential Manager (ARM¨) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) in 2020 and is currently a Certified Property Manager (CPM¨) Candidate. She graduated magna cum laude from Quincy University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

UNION/TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBER

DANIEL PENSKI, JR., FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF DC 14 CHICAGO

DENIS DOOGAN, HIFFMAN NATIONAL

ERIN MCNAMARA, ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL #1 OF ILLINOIS TRAINING CENTER

UNION/TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBER

ERIN MCNAMARA ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL #1 OF ILLINOIS TRAINING CENTER

I have had the opportunity to work on many unique projects which have enriched and challenged my artistic skills. Along the way I had the privilege of meeting several talented trade workers from my own and other unions. Six years ago, the Director of the Pointers, Cleaners, Caulkers Union Local 21 asked me to teach part time at (DCTC) to share skills in aesthetics of masonry restoration. It’s been rewarding to see the results of this venture as apprentices and journeypersons alike discover talents, they may not have known they had and how these new skills can benefit their employers.

UNION/TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBER

DENIS DOOGAN HIFFMAN NATIONAL

Denis Doogan is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, initiated on May 8, 1991. Denis has worked at Westwood of Lisle, a two-building office campus totaling over 300,000 square feet, since the start of 1991 under multiple companies: Foresite Realty, Hines GS Properties, Building Technology Engineers of America, CBRE, CB Commercial/Lang Management, Fifield Asset Management and since 2019, Hiffman National. Prior to his tenure at Westwood of Lisle, Denis worked at Century Centers in Schaumburg with two 11-stoy buildings under his supervision.

UNION/TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBER

DANIEL PENSKI, JR. FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF DC 14

CHICAGO

From a long legacy of Union tradesmen, Dan diverged from family tradition to pursue an education degree. He taught in New York and for three years in Europe, returning to pursue a Master’s in Technology Education, specializing in Curriculum Development. Joining iFTI-IUPAT’s Curriculum Department post-graduation, Dan invested seven years, aligning programs and developing training for craft-specific trades nationwide. He has recently served for five years as Painters District council 14’s Director of Training, a challenging yet deeply fulfilling position. He gets to blend his love of education with the opportunity to drive tangible change for the Union and its members.

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING

- SOUTH

CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE

THE CUBES AT COUNTRY CLUB HILLSSOLO CUP / DART CONTAINER

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTH

CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE

Venture One developed Project Ryerson as a single-phased BTS development leased to Central Steel & Wire Co. The 894,300 squarefoot distribution center was capitalized by Affinius Capital (USAA) and will serve as the new headquarters for Central Steel and Wire who has been based in Chicago since they were founded in 1909. Project Ryerson (Central Steel & Wire) features a 36? clear height, 180 trailer stalls, and 30,000 SF of office buildout. Included in the development will be a built-in solar farm. This cutting-edge technology will provide a clean, natural energy source that will power the development.

Developer: Venture One Real Estate

Contractor: Clayco

Lead Architect: Lamar Johnson Collaborative

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTH

THE CUBES AT COUNTRY CLUB HILLS - SOLO CUP / DART CONTAINER

The Cubes at Country Club Hills, an innovative industrial development by CRG, stands as a noteworthy nominee for its remarkable contribution to the Chicago suburban real estate landscape. Completed in 2023, this project is a paradigm of modern industrial design strategically located near Interstates 57 and 80 confluence in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The 1,033,450 square feet on a 70-acre site is fully leased to SOLO Cup / Dart Container and represents a significant regional investment. This Class A industrial development, primarily serving as a Midwest distribution hub for a national manufacturer, showcases a stateof-the-art design tailored to contemporary logistics demands.

Developer: CRG

Contractor: Clayco

Lead Architect: Lamar Johnson Collaborative (“LJC”)

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

NOAH BIRK AND AARON SKLAR, KISER GROUP

JEFF DEVINE, STEVE DISSE AND TYLER ZIEBEL, COLLIERS

MICHAEL PAGLIARI, BRYAN ROSENBERG, DAVID CAPRILE, DONALD KELLY, EASTDIL SECURED, L.L.C.

JASON ST. JOHN, DANNY SPITZ, BREWSTER HAGUE, MALEK

ABDULSAMAD, GREENSTONE PARTNERS

RICK DROGOSZ, BEN WINEMAN, JOE GIRARDI, EMILY GADOMSKI, MATT MCPARLAND, GEORGE GHATTAS, MIDAMERICA REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

PARKER STEWART, DOMINIC MARTINEZ, ALEX MALZONE, NORTHMARQ

MARCUS SULLIVAN & TIM RASMUSSEN, CCIM, SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

FREDERICK REGNERY & BRIAN KLING, COLLIERS

NOAH BIRK, AARON SKLAR KISER GROUP

Aaron Sklar and Noah Birk of Kiser Group achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023, selling 62 apartment buildings worth over $100 million. By October, they had closed deals for 50 buildings and 988 units, totaling $90 million. Their success reflects their expertise in navigating challenging markets and setting new industry standards, showcasing their dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients.

During 2023, Northmarq’s Midwest team of Parker Stewart, Dominic Martinez and Alex Malzone closed 14 deals totaling $395 million. These deals were located throughout Missouri, Illinois and Iowa, including several which were located in tertiary markets that do not typically see much activity.

The Colliers Capital Markets team of Steve Disse, Jeff Devine and Tyler Ziebel, navigated one of the most challenging years in the industrial capital markets to successfully close five of the 10 largest industrial sales in the Chicago market in 2023. The trio represented a range of sellers in a highly uncertain environment and a notably thinner market for industrial capital than recent years. Many of these transactions recorded market leading pricing and were welcomed by an investment community starved for positive data points.

Jason St. John, Danny Spitz, Brewster Hague, and Malek Abdulsamad of Greenstone Partners delivered another strong year of commercial real estate investment sales in Illinois. Together, they completed 30 transactions across diverse product types, totaling $90M in volume spread across 518,000 SF. The team’s transactions predominantly involved retail properties but also included mixed-use, multifamily, office, and industrial property sales.

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

JEFF DEVINE, STEVE DISSE, TYLER ZIEBEL COLLIERS

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

JASON ST. JOHN, DANNY SPITZ, BREWSTER HAGUE, MALEK ABDULSAMAD GREENSTONE PARTNERS

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

PARKER STEWART, DOMINIC MARTINEZ, ALEX MALZONE NORTHMARQ

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

MICHAEL PAGLIARI, BRYAN ROSENBERG, DAVID CAPRILE, DONALD KELLY EASTDIL SECURED, L.L.C..

Over the course of a challenging 2023, Eastdil Chicago managed to execute a series of complex transactions totaling over $400 million and spanning a variety of asset classes and ownership objectives.

727 W Madison: Eastdil was engaged by Ares to solicit offers for the purchase of 727 West Madison, a trophy high-rise multifamily building in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Ares accepted an all-cash offer from Pontegadea to purchase the building at $231,500,000, representing the largest Class-A Multifamily sale in Chicago in 2023 and post-COVID.

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

RICK DROGOSZ, BEN WINEMAN, JOE GIRARDI, EMILY GADOMSKI, MATT MCPARLAND, GEORGE GHATTAS MID-AMERICA REAL

ESTATE CORPORATION

In 2023, the Mid-America Real Estate Investment Sales team brokered the sale of 33 shopping centers and 15 single-tenant net leased properties for a total consideration of $570 million. The Investment Sales team was retained to exclusively represent a private real estate fund in the sale of 10 open air retail shopping centers presenting a portfolio of scale with a significant value-add component. 3 of the 10 properties feature a grocery anchor. The portfolio was comprised of nine assets situated in suburban Chicago and one asset in the Minneapolis MSA. The Investment Sales team successfully completed the disposition of 7 out of 10 properties in 2023.

BROKER TEAM OF THE YEAR

FREDERICK REGNERY, BRIAN KLING COLLIERS

One of the most successful duos in commercial real estate today is the 20-year partnership between Colliers’ Frederick Regnery and Brian Kling. Regnery, known for his exceptional and creative work for tenants, and Kling, best known for his expertise in investment and land development, possess a complementary skillset. Their collaboration was instrumental in the completion of several of the most notable industrial deals in the Chicago MSA in 2023. Regnery, who is the firm’s top global producer, a spot he has held since 2019, and Kling, together completed 47 deals totaling 5.1 MSF and valued at more than $400 million in the Chicago area – just a sliver of the deals they did across the U.S. and Mexico last year

MARCUS SULLIVAN, TIM RASMUSSEN, CCIM SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

In March of 2022, the Federal Reserve initiated an assertive strategy to combat inflation, marked by a significant increase in the Fed Funds Rate. Over the ensuing 16 months, the Prime Rate surged from 3.25% to 8.50%, while the five-year treasury rate more than doubled. These aggressive rate hikes, coupled with stricter underwriting standards, precipitated a sharp 40% decline in commercial property sales throughout 2023.

Amidst this climate of uncertainty, the indomitable Rasmussen Sullivan team emerged as a beacon of resilience and expertise. Led by Tim Rasmussen and Marcus Sullivan, SVN’s restaurant practice group orchestrated a series of remarkable transactions throughout the year.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

FOUNDRY

LUMEN FOX VALLEY

SUSHI | BAR CHICAGO

THEWIT INTERIOR RENOVATION

INTERIOR DESIGN

THEWIT INTERIOR RENOVATION

KOO is best known for theWit Hotel, the firm?s first constructed project which originally opened in 2009. In 2023, KOO came full circle with theWit, with a 310 room extensive renovation of the Lobby, Guestrooms and Suites that elevated the design of the hotel to be rebranded as a Four Diamond Hilton from its previous Doubletree status. Our inspiration for the renovation was derived from the concept of a collector’s studio, the vision being a minimal backdrop of warm neutrals that allow curated art and brightly colored sculptural lighting to pop.

Developer: Scott Greenberg

Contractor: Level General Contractors

Lead Architect: Jackie Koo

INTERIOR DESIGN

LUMEN FOX VALLEY

As the interiors partner for Lumen Fox Valley, a new luxury rental community that is part of the redevelopment of the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Morgante Wilson Architects collaborated with developers Atlantic Residential and Focus to design amenities and common areas that enhance the lifestyle of residents. The warm and welcoming design concept contributes to the unique character of this property while also providing spaces that encourage social connectivity and support a work-fromhome lifestyle. On par with what is offered at luxury downtown properties, the amenity design elevates the suburban rental experience to create an exciting new multifamily destination.

Developer: Atlantic Residential and Focus

Contractor: Focus

Lead Architect: Torti Gallas + Partners and HKM Architects + Planners

INTERIOR DESIGN

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

66,000sf big-box, grocery retail providing cohesive interior designs of 9 department product offerings over continuous perimeter soffits ? adding specific yet complementary identity, signage, branding, color and lighting for all

Developer: Cermak Fresh Markets

Contractor: K&B Contractors

Lead Architect: douglasDesign+associates inc

FOUNDRY

The Foundry?s interior design forges a luxurious, yet approachable atmosphere within its 27-story, 327-apartment community, emphasizing meticulously crafted spaces. Amenities like a concierge/ coffee bar, a gear room for adventure enthusiasts, and diverse communal lounges including Chicago?s premier two-story rooftop space. Each area, from community-building lounges to serene retreats, features warm lighting, plush seating, and deliberate material choices, creating an enveloping sense of welcome. The commitment to local artistry, with curated selections, deepens the interiors? aesthetic and cultural resonance, embodying a dedication to spaces that not only serve but significantly enhance resident lifestyles.

Developer: White Oak Realty Partners, Ponsky Capital Partners

Contractor: Power Construction

Lead Architect: FitzGerald

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Polsinelli congratulates Eric Greenfield, Real Estate Division Chair, Shareholder, for being nominated by Illinois REjournal 2024 Real Estate Awards for Real Estate Lawyer of the Year and our nomination for Law Firm (Real Estate) of the Year

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Real Estate Division Chair, Shareholder Chicago

SUSHI|BAR CHICAGO

Warm woods, curved shelving, and striking green marble create a statement in Sushi|Bar’s Chicago location. Stacked tile and terrazzo flooring reflect classic midcentury Chicago style, while upholstered panels and brass fixtures add intimacy to the 375-square-foot room. This sophisticated, dramatic, and inviting space invites guests to immerse themselves in a transformative dining experience.

Developer: Adept Private Equity

Contractor: Marz Construction

Lead Architect: Construction Documents produced by Kuchar, Latent Design for stamping and approval.

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - ENTERTAINMENT

THE VOGT HOUSE BY BANGING GAVEL BREWS

BALLY’S TEMPORARY CASINO AT MEDINAH TEMPLE

RAMOVA THEATRE

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - ENTERTAINMENT

RAMOVA THEATRE

In December 2023, McHugh Construction completed the $30 million adaptive reuse transformation of Chicago?s historic Ramova Theatre from a long-shuttered single-screen cinema to an 1,800-person concert hall in Chicago?s Bridgeport neighborhood. As part of the 36,000-square-foot project at 3510-3520 S. Halsted St., McHugh also built out space for an independent craft brewery and taproom; an 18-seat diner; and a second-floor 200-person event venue. Ramova Theatre originally opened at the tail end of the Roaring Twenties. However, decades later ticket sales slowed, leading to Ramova?s closure in 1985. After sitting dormant for nearly 40 years, McHugh embarked on its restoration.

Developer: Tyler & Emily Nevius; Baum Revision

Contractor: McHugh Construction

Lead Architect: O’Riley Office

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - ENTERTAINMENT

BALLY’S TEMPORARY CASINO AT MEDINAH TEMPLE

The Medinah Temple, a historic landmark built in 1912 as the Shriners’ community center, underwent a transformational journey culminating in its selective adaptive reuse as an entertainment venue. This approach, preserving its historical integrity while introducing new design elements, not only conserves valuable resources but also minimizes environmental impacts associated with new construction. By repurposing this iconic building, we contributed to the preservation of our cultural heritage while offering economic, environmental, and social benefits. The Medinah Temple stands as a symbol of resilience, blending past and present to create a more sustainable and vibrant built environment for future generations.

Developer: Bally’s

Contractor: CCBC

Lead Architect: STL Architects and SOSH Architects

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - ENTERTAINMENT

THE VOGT HOUSE BY BANGING GAVEL BREWS

Urban Innovations was awarded to renovate and restore the 7,835 SF historic Karl Vogt building to house Banging Gavel Brews new production brewery, taproom, restaurant, and top floor residential apartment. The building was originally constructed in 1872 as an Italianate apartment building and was added to the national register of historic places in 1988. Extensive structural and mechanical work was required to renovate the building into a mixed-use facility while restoring the original historic details including a two-story porch with balustrades, limestone lintels and keystones, ornamental brackets and molding throughout.

Contractor: Urban Innovations

Lead Architect: Altus Works

BROKER OF THE YEAR

WAYNE CAPLAN, SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

WILLIAM D. HIMMELSTEIN, TENANT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

STEVE HORVATH, CRE ADVISING

JEFFREY J. JANDA, SIOR, LEE & ASSOCIATES OF ILLINOIS

PETE EVANS, BERKADIA

ADAM ROTH, NAI HIFFMAN

DOMINIC SULO, MARCUS & MILLICHAP

BROKER OF THE YEAR

JEFFREY J. JANDA, SIOR LEE & ASSOCIATES OF ILLINOIS

Jeff is a commercial real estate broker with over 25 years’ experience. In 2002, he helped found Lee & Associates of Illinois. Annually Jeff is among the top industrial producers within Lee & Associates’ 75+ national offices. During his career he has been awarded the CoStar Power Broker Award multiple years, been a Finalist for NAIOP Industrial Development of the Year, and received the Frank J. Mahoney Award for Excellence from AIRE.Jeff is affiliated with industry organizations including; SIOR, AIRE, WERC, and the I-39 Corridor Association. He is a Board Member of Lee & Associates Asset Management.

STEVE HORVATH CRE ADVISING

Steve Horvath is the founder of CRE Advising. With over 22 years of CRE experience, Steve has executed over $2 billion in transactions and specializes in investment sales, 1031 exchanges, net lease investments, ownership representation for office, industrial, retail, development, property assemblages, and advisory services.

Memberships: United Nations, NAIOP, NICAR, ICSC, MORe Commercial Alliance, ASU Lifetime Alumni, Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, and lifetime member of the International Police Association. He enjoys waterskiing and golfing in Lake Geneva and Hayward WI as a member of Big Foot Country Club in Lake Geneva and Wawashkamo Golf Club on Mackinaw Island.

BROKER OF THE YEAR

WAYNE

CAPLAN

SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

Wayne Caplan is a Senior VP for SVN Chicago Commercial, specializing in the sale and leasing of retail, investment and development properties. Participating in commercial property transactions of $1B+ including many high-profile transactions in the Chicago area, Wayne’s clients range from local to regional and national lending institutions. Awards and recognitions include being among the top 10% of all 2000+ SVN advisors in gross commission volume for the past 13 years. He’s achieved SVN’s prestigious Partner’s Circle status and was awarded Platinium and Gold CRE awards from Chicago Association of Realtors for excellence in sales and leasing volume numerous times.

BROKER OF THE YEAR

DOMINIC SULO MARCUS & MILLICHAP

Dominic’s exclusive focus on net-lease properties and retail shopping centers, allows him to acquire a superior product knowledge and transaction expertise. Dominic leverages the firm’s network of 1,800 agents nationwide and their investor relationships to make a market for each property he represents.In the rapidly changing real estate and capital markets, developing the right investment strategy is the key to success. Dominic combines real-time data gathered from transactions nationally with research-based analysis to help clients develop short-term and long-term strategies.

Adam D. Roth, CCIM, SIOR is an Executive Vice President at NAI Hiffman and specializes in industrial real estate including land assemblage and development, building sales and tenant representation. As a Director of NAI Global Logistics, Adam focuses on providing real estate and supply chain solutions to distribution and warehouse companies throughout the world on matters including corporate relocation, site search analysis, build-to-suit alternatives, acquisition, disposition and leasing services. Adam has been published in numerous real estate periodicals concerning Hours of Service, Foreign Trade Zones, the ELD Mandate, Port Capacity and North American Transportation Capacity.

BROKER OF THE

WILLIAM D. HIMMELSTEIN TENANT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Bill Himmelstein is the Founder & CEO of Tenant Advisory Group, a tenant and buy/ sell-side commercial real estate firm. Bill has completed over $1B in transactions, with his typical clients including professional service firms, manufacturers and physicians. Bill has guest lectured at colleges, spoken on behalf of the City of Chicago, and was a founding member of two entrepreneurial organizations. Bill is featured in dozens of articles and podcast interviews. He is currently part of a team developing $150M of hotels nationwide. Bill prides himself on acting with integrity, accountability, and determination in achieving the best deal terms for his clients.

OF THE YEAR

With the genesis of his career as appraiser and Freddie Mac loan underwriter, Pete Evans brings 30+ years of insights/perspective to his tenure as multifamily specialist. Oft-described as a uniquely brilliant mind, master of the Midwest, and enduring cheerleader for Chicago, Pete enjoys every CRE conundrum and complexity as fascinating opportunities to serve clients. Active across a multitude of Midwest markets, Pete’s history holds $8.4 Billion in 148 successful transactions, spanning 40,000+ units. As Senior Managing Director of Investment Sales at Berkadia Chicago, Pete leads a collective of industry experts, counting his encircling team and loyal clients as lifetime MVPs.

ADAM ROTH

NAI HIFFMAN

BROKER OF

PETE EVANS BERKADIA

BROKER

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

ALBERT M. FRIEDMAN

Albert M. Friedman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Friedman Properties, Ltd., is recognized as a top real estate developer, Chicago’s leading preservationist, and one of the city’s most respected civic leaders. Mr. Friedman’s high-profile projects have earned him national recognition for his visionary practice of adaptive re-use and his leadership in the renaissance of Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

Friedman’s passion for the City of Chicago and his unique commitment to civic-minded development have shaped his company’s growth over the past 50 years. Now a full-service real estate development firm, Friedman Properties owns and manages more than 50+ properties totaling over 5 million SF throughout the Chicago area and has been instrumental in the redevelopment and integration of 12 full city blocks.

Friedman is also recognized as a driving force behind the revitalization of River North. Through his innovative application of urban planning, preservation, adaptive re-use, and new construction,

Friedman has transformed the area into one of Chicago’s most vibrant communities. Today, Friedman Properties is River North’s leading landlords with a tenant list that includes many of the city’s most prominent businesses and

organizations, retailers, and hospitality, dining, and entertainment establishments.

Friedman’s leadership in economic development and preservation caught the eye of Chicago’s Mayor, Richard M. Daley, who called on Friedman to lend his expertise to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. As a member and later Chairman of the City of Chicago Landmarks Commission, Friedman played a key role in the preservation and protection of historic buildings throughout the city. In 1995, he was named “Preservationist of the Year” by the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, the highest honor given by the state’s top preservation advocacy organization.

Community and charitable organizations throughout the city have called upon Friedman for

leadership and support as well. He has led initiatives for groups as varied as the Lawson House YMCA, the Boy Scouts of America, the Chicago International Film Festival, the Prairie Avenue House Museums, and Erikson Institute, a highly respected graduate school in child development.

He continues to serve as an honorary leader for the Greater River North Business Association, a neighborhood organization he founded and guided for more than a decade.

In addition to his wide range of charitable activities, Friedman has helped lead the business community’s efforts to strengthen the city’s economy. He is a member of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the past president of the prestigious Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. Guided by Albert Friedman’s exceptional vision, Friedman Properties continues to expand its work of urban renewal throughout Chicago and the

surrounding area. Friedman Properties has been widely praised for its development of the Goodman Theater Center, a new architectural landmark that has anchored Chicago’s rejuvenated downtown theatre district.

Friedman’s dedication to Chicago and his deep roots in the community are shared by his wife Suzanne, their son Jason and his family, and their daughter Julie and her family.

A graduate of both Northwestern School of Business and DePaul University School of Law, Friedman’s accomplishments have been recognized by organizations ranging from the Chicago Bar Association to the National Conference for Community and Justice. Though his career is far from its conclusion, his induction into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame is a testament to the impact Albert Friedman already has made on the landscape of one of America’s greatest cities.

PREVIOUS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

2023 G. JOSEPH COSENZA

G. Joseph Cosenza is a Vice Chairman, Director and one of the four original principals of The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Joe has held his real estate broker’s license since 1968, the year Inland incorporated. As Vice Chairman of The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and President of Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC, he currently supervises an extensive staff engaged in property acquisitions and due diligence. Also a consultant to other real estate entities and lending institutions, Joe has personally overseen, and/or negotiated, the purchase of more than $54 billion of income-producing real estate, in over 3,900 individual deals, of which over 700 are in the Greater Chicagoland Area.

2023 DANIEL L. GOODWIN

CEO of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., headquartered on a 28-acre campus in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies specializes in creating, developing and supporting separate real estate investment and financial companies. Inland has owned and managed hundreds of millions of square feet of commercial property in all real estate sectors, including Retail, Office, Industrial and Apartments, in 49 states. With 50 years of experience in real estate investing, commercial real estate brokerage, real estate securities, land development, construction and mortgage banking and commercial lending, Inland is one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance groups.

2023 ROBERT D. PARKS

Robert D. Parks is a Director of The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and one of its four original principals. Mr. Parks is also a Director of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation and a Director of Inland Private Capital Corporation.

2023 ROBERT H. BAUM

Robert H. Baum has been with The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliates since their inception and is one of the four original principals. He is a Vice Chairman and is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC. In his capacity as General Counsel, Mr. Baum is responsible for the supervision of the legal activities of The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliates. This responsibility includes the supervision of the Inland Law Department and serving as liaison with outside counsel.

2022 BOB CLARK

In 1984, Bob Clark founded Clayco as a start-up construction company. In that first year, Clayco’s revenue reached $1 million. Since then, Clark has grown Clayco into one of America’s top 20 building companies with revenues near $5 billion for 2021 with 2,500 employees.

Clayco specializes in real estate development, engineering, architecture and construction in Industrial, Corporate, Institutional and Residential markets in communities across North America. As Executive Chairman, Clark spearheads the company’s strategy, vision and recruiting.

2021 JOEL CARLINS

Joel Carlins, founder of Magellan Development Group LLC, has been instrumental in the company’s growth and continuing success. Carlins experience includes supervising the overall activities of the development group, from acquisition of raw land through financing, property development, design and construction. Carlins attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and a Juris Doctor of Law degree from DePaul University. He is a member of the Sigma Delta Chi professional journalism society. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and the Virgin Islands, and has practiced law throughout the United States as well as several foreign countries.

2020 JIM MCSHANE

James (“Jim”) McShane is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The McShane Companies, an integrated real estate development and construction firm that he established in 1984.

Over the course of the company’s history, Jim’s leadership, creativity and intuitive knowledge of development and design/build construction propelled the McShane organization to achieve recognition and success on a local, regional and national basis. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the firm currently operates offices in Auburn, Alabama; Irvine, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas.

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6 CORNERS LOFTS

PEABODY SCHOOL APARTMENTS

THE CORNELL ADAPTIVE RE-USE

TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES

THE CORNELL ADAPTIVE RE-USE

The Cornell Building redevelopment project represents a significant investment and revitalization within the Village of Huntley downtown district. Huntley’s Downtown Revitalization Plan included a focus on the adaptive reuse of a 120-year-old former factory that had fallen into disrepair after being unoccupied for a number of years. Acquired in 2017, the Village partnered with True North Properties in 2022 to redevelop the structure into 38 apartments. Village staff worked in combination with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to manage public and infrastructure improvements. This project exemplifies a successful public-private collaboration in preserving heritage while promoting downtown development.

Developer: True North Properties, Inc.

Contractor: True North Properties, Inc.

Lead Architect: Chris Wichman, Meyer-Wichman REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - MULTIFAMILY

Residential environments are the foundation of human well-being.

In our urban focused practice, we shape places for living where people feel comfortable and secure. Our designs center on opportunities for residents to nurture relationships, engage in meaningful experiences and connect with the community, elevating market appeal and creating spaces that people truly enjoy.

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - MULTIFAMILY

TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES

CIM Group/Golub & Company have completed the transformation of the world-renowned and architecturally distinctive Tribune Tower at 435 N. Michigan Avenue. Originally constructed in its distinctive neo-gothic style in 1925, the former office building is now Tribune Tower Residences, boasting 162 luxury condominium homes, 47,000 square feet of retail, over 55,000 square feet of top-tier resident amenities among other distinctive features like the breathtaking 25th floor Crown Terrace. The redevelopment proudly preserved more than 90% of the original structure and its historical artifacts keeping this iconic architectural masterpiece gracing Chicago?s skyline.

Developer: CIM Group; Golub & Company

Contractor: Walsh Construction

Lead Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

PEABODY SCHOOL APARTMENTS

The Elizabeth Peabody Public School, designed by architect W. August Fiedler in 1894, is a prominent example of late 19th-century Chicago public school architecture. Built during a time of rapidly growing population in Chicago, the structure embodies hallmark traits of schoolhouse design from the era, featuring intricate ornamentation using stone, brick, terracotta, and decorative metal in the Romanesque/Classical Revival style. Following the school?s closure in 2013, the building was redeveloped for residential use in 2023. The completed project masterfully blends modern upgrades with the school’s original features, preserving its vintage charm while providing attractive living spaces for contemporary residents.

Developer: Svigos Asset Management

Contractor: Svigos Development Inc.

Lead Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - MULTIFAMILY

6 CORNERS LOFTS

The adaptive-reuse project building provides 201 market-rate apartments and 6 affordable (ARO) apartments alongside 50,000SF of ground floor retail space, aiming to continue the legacy of the previous Sears building by serving as a successful neighborhood shopping and residential district for locals and visitors alike. The existing Art Deco elements have been restored and expanded throughout the 6-story structure, paying homage to the site’s history. Amenities include a rooftop deck with a pool, two-story garage, and ample parking for residents and retail customers.

Developer: Novak Development

Contractor: Novak Construction

Lead Architect: MG2

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ALYSSA GAWLINSKI, FINISHING CHICAGO

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ALYSSA GAWLINSKI FINISHING CHICAGO

Alyssa Gawlinski is a leader in business development, events, and marketing, specializing in enhancing brand visibility and achieving organizational goals. She is currently the Area Manager for Finishing Chicago. She holds volunteer positions with a variety of organizations including Fighting Pretty, Girls on the Run, Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association. Gawlinski received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Northwest and has a Women in Leadership certification from University of Notre Dame. With a flair for creating unforgettable experiences, Alyssa embodies the essence of a “glamorous go-getter,” leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

DOUGLAS W. LYONS PEARLMARK

Douglas W. Lyons is a Managing Principal of Pearlmark, with responsibility for the firm’s capital markets and debt investment activities. He is also a member of the firm’s Management and Investment Committees. Mr. Lyons earned a BA in History from Amherst College and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently serves several nonprofits including the Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Illinois Chapter for the Real Estate Games. He is also a member of the Pension Real Estate Association and the Urban Land Institute, where he is a Trustee.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE

COLLIERS

CRE ADVISING

LEE & ASSOCIATES OF ILLINOIS LLC

MID-AMERICA REAL ESTATE GROUP

NAI HIFFMAN

TENANT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

THE APARTMENT SOURCE

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE

CRE AD VISING

CRE ADVISING

CRE Advising provides the highest quality CRE services throughout Chicagoland in the areas of development, sales/purchase, restaurants, net lease investment sales and product/tenant representation for retail/office/industrial. As a specialized boutique brokerage, they are Chicago’s leader in procuring off-market opportunities and their unique approach has helped them complete over three million dollars in brokerage and advisory service transactions over the past 15 years. They consistently execute over 100 transactions per year for companies ranging from start-ups and new entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies (Walgreens, Ralph Lauren). Their goal is to provide clients with a dedicated team and an integrated service approach.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE

NAI HIFFMAN

NAI Hiffman is one of the largest independent commercial real estate services firms in the US, with a primary focus on metropolitan Chicago, and part of the NAI Global network. We provide institutional and private leasing, tenant representation, capital markets, project services, research, and marketing services for owners and occupiers of commercial real estate. To meet our clients’ growing needs outside of our exclusive NAI Hiffman territory, we launched Hiffman National, our dedicated property solutions division, which provides property management, project services, lease administration, lender services and property accounting services across the country.

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more.

COLLIERS

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, our 19,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.For more than 29 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.3 billion and $98 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors, and our people.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE

THE APARTMENT SOURCE

The Apartment Source is an innovative real estate firm specializing in multifamily real estate, encompassing leasing, sales, property management, and development. The Apartment Source has established itself as a trusted partner, earning recognition from the Chicago Association of Realtors as the top leasing brokerage for five consecutive years. Our diverse team of industry experts collectively amasses hundreds of years of combined experience and a proven track record of success. Our unwavering commitment to exceeding our clients’ expectations is validated by hundreds of 5-star reviews from satisfied clients who have experienced the firm’s dedication firsthand.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE

MID-AMERICA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Mid-America is the leader in retail real estate services in the Midwest. Our exclusive focus on retail real estate distinguishes Mid-America and gives our clients a competitive edge. With over 35 years of diverse experience, thousands of lease and sale transactions completed, and tens of millions of square feet of retail property under management, Mid-America has cultivated strong and enduring partnerships with retailers and other tenants, landlords, investors, and brokers. Our full-service platform includes Tenant / Retailer Representation, Property Leasing, Asset / Property Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Investment Shopping Center Sales, Land Sales, Landlord Representation, Surplus Property Disposition, and Building Services.

LEE & ASSOCIATES OF ILLINOIS LLC

Lee & Associates of Illinois specializes in providing world class commercial brokerage services to the industrial, retail, office, land and investment sectors of the Chicagoland commercial real estate market. The Chicago office was established in 2002 and is now recognized as one of the most successful commercial brokerage firms in the state. Each of our nationwide Lee & Associates offices has a strong local ownership combined with a powerful platform from the national Lee & Associates network.

LOCAL EXPERTISE | INTERNATIONAL REACH | WORLD CLASS

TENANT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Tenant Advisory Group is a tenant and buy/sell-side boutique CRE firm dedicated to helping businesses get the most out of their space while spending the least. With only 3 active brokers on the team at the time, last year TAG completed $75 Million in transaction volume, including $15 Million in client savings. TAG’s professional standards are evidenced by its 90+ all-Five-Star Google Reviews and 120+ website testimonials. TAG’s clientele includes office, medical, industrial and warehouse users nationwide. TAG provides the same attention to detail to all clients, focusing on responsiveness, follow-through, and putting the client’s best interests first.

TRANSWESTERN REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Transwestern-managed properties drive value through operational excellence, forward-thinking amenities, and innovative programming. As a privately held company, we have the nimbleness to offer custom solutions to our clients, but we are still large enough to benefit from national pricing and resources. We are the perfect solution for all current and prospective tenants. From financial accounting and capital planning to immersive building technology and sustainability initiatives, we create a personal, cohesive experience for tenants and building owners alike.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR - COMMERCIAL

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more.

COLLIERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, our 19,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 29 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.3 billion and $98 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors, and our people.

SVN CHICAGO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SVN Chicago PM is a full-service management firm managing all core product types including retail, office, mixed-use, and multifamily. SVN Chicago PM manages properties in and around the greater Chicagoland area as well as the Quad Cities, Denver, and Indiana. Our approach has been one of a large firm that offers white glove service with an understanding that each client and property needs a tailored approach.

MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR - COMMERCIAL

T5 DATA CENTERS

T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading data center owner and operator, committed to delivering scalable mission-critical facilities, facility management and construction services that provide a ÒForever OnÓ environment. T5 Data Centers offers life-cycle data center services and purpose-built data center facilities to organizations across North America and Europe featuring robust design, redundant and reliable power and telecommunications, and 24hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.

PROPERTY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR - COMMERCIAL

HIFFMAN NATIONAL

Hiffman National is among the United States’ largest independent commercial real estate property management and advisory firms, providing institutional and private clients exceptional customized solutions for property management, facility management, advisory services, accounting, lease administration, lender services, project management, marketing, and research. The firm’s comprehensive property management platform and attentive approach to service contribute to successful life-long relationships and client satisfaction. As a nationally recognized Top Workplace and perennial CRE awardwinner, Hiffman National is headquartered in suburban Chicago, with more than 250 employees nationally and an additional six hub locations and 25 satellite offices across North America.

XROADS REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, INC.

Xroads Real Estate Advisors, Inc. is a full-service asset management and advisory firm that offers tailored options including property management, agency leasing, capital market strategies and back-office accounting services. With authentic expertise and a focus on intentional and intuitive solutions, its mission is to use its collective skills from ownership, lending and management experiences to become a trusted partner for lenders and owners, maximizing value and minimizing losses.

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

Inspired by the coastal regions of Provence and Saint-Tropez, La Serre invites guests to enter off Green Street into a lush and colorful greenhouse?the name La Serre translates to ?The Greenhouse,? after all?where they?ll find Bohemian decor, thick wood beams, Venetian plaster, troughs of flowers, floral booths, and antique mosaic tiles reminiscent of the French Riviera. Contractor: Crane Construction

Lead Architect: Barker Nestor, Inc

LA SERRE

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

120 E OAK - BURDEEN’S JEWELRY

The transformation of an existing two-story building into a sophisticated high-end retail store involved a comprehensive interior renovation, complete with new fixtures and finishes. Key interior features comprised a glass floor system, 10-12 distinct retail environments with varying finishes (each demanding meticulous coordination), and a two-story LED screen wall. The original exterior fa?ade was entirely replaced with a modern design, featuring a combination of curtain walls, stone panels, and metal panels. All of this was achieved amidst the vibrant activity of Oak St., one of the city’s most prominent retail corridors.

Developer: Matt Burdeen - Burdeen’s Jewelry

Contractor: Summit Design + Build

Lead Architect: Hirsch MPG

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

ALO YOGA

Alo Yoga is an athletic apparel retailer and wellness company. This project consisted of a 15,000-SF interior buildout, demolition of existing facade from floors one through five, and an installation of structural steel to support new GRFC fa?ade panel system. We created a new shaft from basement to roof for distribution of all new mechanical and electrical equipment, which required a temporary road closure at Michigan Avenue and Superior Street to crane new mechanical equipment to the roof.

Developer: Acadia Realty Trust

Contractor: TW Chicago

Lead Architect: Dearborn Architects

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY

Guinness Open Gate Brewery features a Taproom, Restaurant, and the first ever Guinness Bakery in Fulton Market. The 15,000 SF space, a former vacant railroad depot, also includes a variety of small batch and experimental beers only available in Chicago. Partnering with Choose Chicago and the Choose Chicago Foundation 501(c)(3) to support their Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Apprenticeship Program, which offers on-the-job experience to those from historically underrepresented BIPOC communities. Guinness OGB Chicago is committed to serving the local community by donating 10,000 loaves of Brewers Bread to the Greater Chicago Food Depository each year.

Contractor: Clune Construction

Lead Architect: Whitney Architects

RETAIL / RESTAURANT - URBAN

SEVILLE

Seville is a 7,108-SF build-out of a new a rustically refined Mediterranean restaurant and bar experience by celebrated Chicago chef Fabio Viviani. The restaurant is located on the roof level of the Canopy by Hilton Chicago in Chicago?s 226 W. Jackson building, which was transformed by Leopardo in 2021 into a 16-story, dual-branded, 350-key hotel, and recipient of the 2022 Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence for Adaptive Reuse.

Developer: Phoenix Development Group

Contractor: Leopardo Construction

Lead Architect: Barker Nestor

RETAIL

CARTIER

The project is a new 6,500-SF, two-story retail space for Cartier, a maker of luxury goods and jewelry, which recently relocated to 15 Oak Street in Chicago, IL. The retail space features several unique design elements, including a stunning white oak radius staircase with curved steel stringers and textured glass, a custom internal elevator cab, beautiful plaster and goldleaf accents, and a luxurious array of finishes that seamlessly transition to create an all-encompassing experience for customers. A unique radial fa?ade highlights Cartier?s prominent corner location. The project team includes JT Magen, Atmosphere Design Group, Henderson Engineering and Turner Townsend.

Developer: There was no specific developer for this project. LL: Thor ASB 1-15 East Oak Street, LLC

Contractor: JT Magen

Lead Architect: Atmosphere Design Group

BARTACO BUCKTOWN

Standing tall at 6,500 square feet over two stories, a new chapter unfolds in Chicago’s urban tapestry. Cherished location for generations of Bucktown locals, now heralds a fresh beginning as Bar Taco’s inaugural Chicago location. In a mere six months, Capitol Construction and Aria Architects meticulously crafted its transformation, honoring its past while embracing the future. Beyond its physical metamorphosis, the bar serves as a place to connect for the vibrant communities of Bucktown and Wicker Park. Patrons not only relish in culinary delights but also in the shared history and promising horizons of this cherished locale.

Developer: Orange Properties

Contractor: Capitol Construction Solutions, Inc

Lead Architect: Aria/ RD Studios Inc.

Illinois Real Estate Journal

- June 2024 Edition - Materials due June 7, 2024

- August 2024 Edition - Materials due August 9, 2024

Midwest Real Estate News

- May/June 2024 Edition - Materials due June 14, 2024

- July/August 2024 Edition - Materials due August 16, 2024

Chicago Industrial Properties Journal

- July 2024 Edition - Materials due July 12, 2024 - September 2024 Edition - Materials due September 13, 2024

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE

110 N WACKER SPEC SUITE

225 W. WASHINGTON

CONFIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY CLIENT EVENT SPACE

500 W. MONROE

STHREE - SPECIALIST STAFFING GROUP

WATERTON HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION

225 W. WASHINGTON

Wright Heerema Architects repurposed two levels of education space into a captivating lounge for Agave Holdings, LLC at 225 W. Washington St.Upon entrance, guests are greeted by a prominent bar. The first floor offers a gaming area, lounges, and renovated restrooms. A dramatic spiral staircase leads to an intimate lounge and meeting room. Carefully curated color palettes and subtle textures evoke a moody ambiance. The amenity?s functionality is ensured with the diverse array of spaces. The design extends to the renovated lobby, creating a cohesive environment.Altogether, this transformation enhances the tenant experience and boosts leasing appeal for prospects.

Developer: Agave Holdings, LLC

Contractor: J.C. Anderson

Lead Architect: Wright Heerema Architects

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE

110 N WACKER SPEC SUITE

The design began with a deep understanding of the Leasing Team’s vision: To craft spaces that transcended the ordinary and leave a lasting impression on potential tenants. By infusing elements inspired by the prestigious fashion brand Chanel into the space, the design took on a distinctive and tailored approach, aligning with the building’s high-end brand identity. The team injected bold sophistication and functionality into the space using a dark palette, textured surfaces, and brass accents. The Entry, Kitchen, and Library were transformed into standout features and intentional moments were strategically placed within the suite to draw visitors to the space.

Contractor: Development Solutions, Inc. (DSI)

Lead Architect: Huntsman Architecural Group

500 W. MONROE

The lobby at 500 W. Monroe underwent a transformation to enhance connectivity and welcome tenants and visitors. Spear Street Capital aimed to open the lobby visually to the street and create a relaxed gathering space. Wright Heerema Architects achieved this by replacing the traditional entrance with a curved glass design, promoting openness. Inspired by water’s fluidity, the design incorporated soft curves and natural motifs, illuminated by strategic lighting. A new hospitality desk fosters interaction between tenants and staff. This revitalization balances modern aesthetics with organic elements, aligning with the client’s vision for a welcoming and connected environment.

Developer: Spear Street Capital

Contractor: Executive Construction, Inc.

Lead Architect: Wright Heerema Architects

STHREE - SPECIALIST STAFFING GROUP

1.Specialist Staffing Group is one of the US based sectors of SThree?s global house of STEM-specialist recruitment brands that connects sought-after experts in Science/Technology/ Engineering/Mathematics. eaa worked with SThree to create an optimum work environment that will attract and retain the best talent and exemplify their purpose of a professional workplace with a sense of fun in existing 13,000 sf office space. eaa integrated soft curves, subtle textures, dramatic design elements and meticulously designed caf? that is the focal point of the office as a community hub for all-staff town hall meetings and events.

Contractor: Valenti Builders, INC.

Lead Architect: Earles Architects & Associates

CONFIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY CLIENT EVENT SPACE

Within their existing headquarters building, our confidential technology client needed a signature venue to service both national gatherings and optimum working and conferencing spaces for local team members. The flexible environments range from single-user nooks to conference rooms, open collaboration spaces, a 300-person auditorium, and hospitality areas?even a ?Welcome to Chicago? photo backdrop.The design concept references Chicago Parks + Boulevards. Organic architecture guides users through the space as a wayfinding tool; backlit ceiling treatments reference tree cover; unfinished materials coupled with blues, greens and stone grays refer to nature. All this envelops high-performance spaces designed for optimal user experience.

Contractor: Skender

Lead Architect: Stantec Architecture Inc. INTERIOR

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE

WATERTON HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION

Inviting. Inspiring. Impactful. Waterton?s new headquarters pay homage to the natural landscapes of Waterton Lakes National Park. Ware Malcomb was hired by Waterton, a real estate investor and property management company, to provide interior architecture and design, furniture, branding/staging, and workplace strategy services for the 30,000 SF office. This relocation allowed Waterton to consolidate two occupied floors into one, further supporting its new hybrid workplace environment. To achieve this, the design team completed surveys and data analysis to arrive at ratios to determine Waterton?s new hybrid workplace environment needs post-pandemic.

Contractor: Executive Construction, Inc. (ECI)

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - HOSPITALITY

1436 W RANDOLPH

ROSE GARDEN CAFE

THE SALT SHED

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - HOSPITALITY

1436 W RANDOLPH

The project involved the adaptive reuse of an existing 5 story steel/ timber-framed building into a new boutique, extended stay hotel in the West Loop neighborhood. The building, which was once a meat processing facility, was later converted into offices and now features a total of 49 units consisting of Studio & 1 Bedroom units. The ground floor commercial space was turned into a nightclub called “Kashmir” featuring some high-end finishes on the inside.

Developer: Marquette Companies

Contractor: Summit Design + Build, LLC

Lead Architect: Brininstool & Lynch

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - HOSPITALITY

ROSE GARDEN CAFE

5,600sf restaurant re-use of an abandoned, vacant facility slated for demolition. Developed a dynamic new brand and image for the popular restaurant. Relocated the restaurant to the abandoned site for providing affordable housing and community retail.

Developer: Rose Garden

Contractor: K&B Contractors

Lead Architect: douglasDesign+associates inc

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - HOSPITALITY

THE SALT SHED

Salt District is a mixed-use development of the former Morton Salt Packaging Warehouse into a 5000 person indoor/outdoor concert venue. The site is 4.2 acres on the Chicago River. The building is well-known for its iconic Morton Salt sign, which is a City of Chicago Landmark. R2 Companies & Blue Star Properties joined forces to save this historic building and give it new life.

Developer: R2 Companies & Blue Star Properties

Contractor: R2 Companies & Blue Star Properties

Lead Architect: LJC

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - WEST

2800 WEST DIEHL ROAD

DUPAGE CROSSINGS

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - WEST

2800 WEST DIEHL ROAD

This 392,973 SF speculative industrial building was developed by Logistics Property Company and constructed by Meridian Design Build. The new facility is located on a 30.7-acre site on I-88 in Aurora, IL at the Eola Road Exit. Architectural services were provided by Partners in Design Architects. Civil engineering work was completed by Webster McGrath & Ahlberg. The building was leased during construction to a full building user. NAI Hiffman marketed the building for Logistics Property Company.

Developer: Logistics Property Company

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Partners in Design Architects

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - WEST

DUPAGE CROSSINGS

This 258,720 SF speculative industrial building was constructed by Meridian Design Build for Stotan Industrial & Stonemont Financial Group. The new facility is located on a 16.7-acre site at 348 Charles Court in West Chicago, IL with easy access to Interstate I-88. The 36? clear multi-tenant building was designed to accommodate up to 52 loading docks, 4 drive in doors, 219 auto parking spaces, & 46 trailer parking stalls. Architectural design was provided by Harris Architects and civil engineering services were provided by Spaceco. Brian Kling & Reed Adler of Colliers are marketing the building. The project was 66% leased shortly after completion.

Developer: Stotan Industrial and Stonemont Financial Group

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Harris Architects

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

COLIN FLYNN, ARCO/MURRAY

BUMJIN JANG, HIFFMAN NATIONAL

BILL MCGIVERN, ARCO/MURRAY

RICH DALE, SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

LAURA SCHUEREN, SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

RICH DALE SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

Savills Chicago project management team, led by Rich Dale and Laura Schueren, offers a specialty of services include project planning, design, cost and development management, furniture, and technology valuation, move-in and out, and procurement. The team is part of Savills North America and the firm provides local and international clients with a comprehensive and cohesive suite of services and solutions that encompasses tenant representation, occupancy strategy and analytics, workplace strategy, capital markets, workforce and incentives strategy, labor analytics, project management, and additional areas of commercial real estate.

BILL MCGIVERN ARCO/MURRAY

Bill, a senior project manager on ARCO/Murray’s Process Solutions team, has led some of ARCO’s most complex projects. From team development and training to designing and building one of the nation’s largest solar panel manufacturing facilities, Bill inspires innovation and creative thinking while going above and beyond for clients. Outside of projects, Bill has been instrumental in developing budgeting tools that allow for upfront cost commitments; he led multiple team trainings and actively mentors young project managers. Bill’s commitment to quality, outstanding reputation, and dedication are just a few reasons he deserves to be named project manager of the year.

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

BUMJIN JANG HIFFMAN NATIONAL

Bumjin Jang joined Hiffman’s Project Services team in February, 2023. Among his 12 years of experience in the industry, Bumjin worked on the Carbon Black and Delayed Coker project, a $3.5 billion UAE national refinery project, from 2013-2016 and Jubail Export Refinery Project in Saudi Arabia. Following his time in Middle East,

Jang was involved in more than 40 building projects for Dukane Precast in Naperville, Ill., serving as project manager for parking, industrial, residential, retail, municipal, and education building projects.

COLIN FLYNN ARCO/MURRAY

Colin is a Project Manager responsible for estimating, quality control, scheduling, design coordination, procurement, buyout strategies, client communication and total project management. He’s executed construction projects ranging from traditional office buildouts and a $40M ground-up sports complex to an award-winning historic adaptive reuse conversion in ChicagoÔs Humboldt Park community. Colin is the lead project manager for life science tenant improvement projects. Additionally, Colin oversees the onboarding and training of project managers for the Tenant Solutions division. He enjoys cycling and participating in ARCO’s Bike Ride for the Kids charity event.

LAURA SCHUEREN SAVILLS NORTH AMERICA

Savills Chicago project management team, led by Rich Dale and Laura Schueren, offers a specialty of services include project planning, design, cost and development management, furniture, and technology valuation, move-in and out, and procurement. The team is part of Savills North America and the firm provides local and international clients with a comprehensive and cohesive suite of services and solutions that encompasses tenant representation, occupancy strategy and analytics, workplace strategy, capital markets, workforce and incentives strategy, labor analytics, project management, and additional areas of commercial real estate.

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEARMULTIFAMILY

DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

PEAK PROPERTIES LLC

WESTWARD360

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Daniel Management Group (DMG) is a Chicago-based real estate firm focused on multifamily investment and management. DMG combines the personal touch and creative solutions of a boutique management company with institutional-level experience, protocols, and technology. DMG takes a long-range view to create value for our residents and clients. DMG also works closely with DMG Leasing to help clients navigate the dynamic world of multifamily leasing. DMG Leasing provides dependability, flexibility, and stability. Whether a client’s goals are to maintain occupancy or increase it on an existing property or a new development, DMG Leasing offers a detail-oriented and service-minded approach.

PEAK PROPERTIES LLC

Founded in 1998 by Mike Zucker, Peak Properties LLC is a fullservice, privately held management and investment firm. Now managing over $3 billion in multifamily and commercial real estate, a team of 200 professionals with over 250 years of real estate experience provides comprehensive, hands-on real estate services for individuals, family offices and institutions. Peak guides real estate investors through due diligence, zoning, architect/GC selection, construction management, leasing/management and other hurdles that serve as a barrier to entry. As an appointed turnaround manager and/or court-appointed receiver, Peak and Zucker have been appointed to more than 750 separate Midwest case matters.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

WESTWARD360

Westward360 is dedicated to providing exceptional community management, rental management and brokerage services. Serving multiple markets throughout the United States, we have the systems, strategies, and expertise to meet the specialized needs of even the most demanding client. Our team stands united and excited about the disruption we continue to create all in an effort to make our industry the best it can be.

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTHWEST

2903 SCHWEITZER RD.

3351 N. BRANDON RD.

KETONE BUSINESS CENTER – LOT 5

LION ELECTRIC

PROLOGIS LOCKPORT 7

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTHWEST

BUSINESS CENTER ? LOT 5

This 57,600 SF speculative truck maintenance facility & container yard, located on a 27 acre site in Joliet, IL, was developed by Ketone Partners & constructed by Meridian Design Build. The new facility is located at 3350 Channahon Road conveniently located near full interchanges at both I-80/Houbolt & I-55/Route 6 with immediate access to the new Houbolt Road bridge. This 24? clear height maintenance facility features 24 overhead doors, 621 trailer positions, ample parking & 2 exterior loading docks. Architectural services were provided by Cornerstone Architects. Civil engineering work was completed by Jacob & Hefner Associates. NAI Hiffman is marketing the building for Ketone Partners.

Developer: Ketone Partners

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Cornerstone Architects

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTHWEST

3351 N. BRANDON RD.

CenterPoint has simultaneously constructed two ~1 MSF distribution centers per year in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center ? Joliet since 2021. The first of the most recent pair of warehouses completed in 2023 is at 3351 N. Brandon Rd. The 990,140 SF, 56.33-acre state-of-the-art facility was 72% preleased to 3PL Saddle Creek in March ?23 and then fully leased to the company in October 2023.

Developer: CenterPoint Properties

Contractor: Morgan / Harbour

Lead Architect: Cornerstone, Ltd.

KETONE

2903 SCHWEITZER RD.

CenterPoint has simultaneously constructed two ~1 MSF spec distribution centers per year in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center ? Joliet since 2021. The second of the most recent pair of warehouses completed in 2023 is at 2903 Schweitzer Rd. The 976,954 SF stateof-the-art facility sits on 71.01 acres. As of this writing, CenterPoint is in the final stages of completing a long-term lease for the entire facility. Tenant interest in the facility has been high, as it?s adjacent to the Houbolt Road Extension CenterPoint completed in 2023, just 1.5 miles south of the newly constructed diverting diamond interchange at I-80.

Developer: CenterPoint Properties

Contractor: FCL Builders

Lead Architect: Cornerstone, Ltd.

LION ELECTRIC

This 928,500 SF electric bus and truck assembly plant was developed by Clarius Partners and constructed by Meridian Design Build. The new facility is located on a 45.45 acre site in Joliet, IL with easy access to I55 and I80 Interchanges. The project included a 2-story corporate office, plant offices, full plant improvements, and significant site modifications to convert a speculative warehouse shell into a state-of-the-art electric bus and truck assembly plant. Architectural services were provided by Heitman Architects. Civil engineering work was completed by Spaceco.

Developer: Clarius Partners

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Heitman Architects

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - SOUTHWEST

PROLOGIS LOCKPORT 7

This 321,112 SF speculative logistics facility, located in Lockport, IL, was developed by Prologis and constructed by Meridian Design Build. The new facility is located at 16317 W. Prologis Parkway in Prologis Park 355 just off the I-355 interchange. This 36? clear state of the art industrial building features 277/480v power, ample parking, 47 loading docks (expandable) and 4 drive-in doors. Architectural services were provided by Ware Malcomb. Civil engineering work was completed by Kimley-Horn. CBRE is marketing the building for Prologis.

Developer: Prologis

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

WOMAN OF THE YEARBROKER

SHARI HAEFNER, PREMIER COMMERCIAL REALTY

KAREN KULCZYCKI, SVN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL

LAURA CATHLINA, BERKADIA

AMY RUBENSTEIN, CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUP

AMY RUBENSTEIN CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUP

Amy Rubenstein, CEO of Clear Investment Group (CIG), leverages 20+ years of CRE experience, specializing in high-yield multifamily acquisitions. With a proven track record of 37.3% average IRR, she has facilitated nearly $500MM in transactions. Amy’s strategic acumen and rigorous standards to which CIG employs its strategy, drove the successful launch of Clear Opportunities Fund I in late 2022. The Fund, which makes strategic investments across the U.S., closed in 2024 having raised ~$75M. Committed to philanthropy, Amy serves as Artistic Director at Windy City Playhouse and is a YPO Chicagoland Chapter member.

Laura Cathlina is a Senior Managing Director of Institutional Solutions with Berkadia Chicago Mortgage Banking. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and loan origination, she is experienced in all asset types with a concentration in multifamily. Over her career, Laura has originated more than 1,000 transactions representing over $12 billion in debt.Laura takes a thoughtful approach with her clients, taking the time to understand their long and short-term goals, providing solutions to meet their needs. She works with clients across the country, helping them grow their portfolios and develop relationships with non-recourse permanent debt sources.

Karen Kulczycki, CCIM is Vice President at SVN Chicago Commercial. Karen Specializes in Office/ Medical and Industrial investment properties. Her experience spans from managing small leasing spaces to overseeing property acquisitions and developments across the Chicagoland suburban markets. She excels in advisory roles, building strong client relationships, delivering measurable results, and providing ongoing support to property owners. From Michigan, Karen holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Wayne State University, and Respiratory Therapy Certification from Northwestern University in Chicago. She furthered her education in Real Estate and is now a licensed Managing Broker and a CCIM designee.

Shari Haefner is an Associate Broker at Premier Commercial Realty in McHenry County, where she focuses on all things commercial (office, retail, industrial, and land) within the Western Lake, Northern Kane and McHenry County corridor. She is also serving as the 2024 President of Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR), a participant in the 2024 Illinois Realtors Leadership Program, and has been a member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) for 15 years. She holds her Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University and is an avid photographer, hiker, world music and dance enthusiast, and loves traveling.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - BROKER

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - BROKER SHARI

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - BROKER

LAURA CATHLINA BERKADIA

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - BROKER

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - CHICAGO

1032 W. 43RD ST.

THE BLUE PARADOX, MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - CHICAGO

1032 W. 43RD ST.

1032 W. 43rd St is a 130,354 square-foot industrial facility, inclusive of 32? clear height, 26 loading docks, 2 drive-in doors, 276 parking spots, and 20 trailer stalls. The Missner Group and Realterm completed construction in September of 2023. They were met with a slew of hardships throughout this project, causing their teams to think quickly and make cost-effective decisions to move forward. Despite the challenges along the way, the project was completed on time, met the entirety of city requirements on Air Quality and Traffic, generated $17 million in construction costs for Chicago, and created 50-75 construction jobs.

Developer: The Missner Group and Realterm

Contractor: The Missner Group

Lead Architect: Cornerstone Architects

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - CHICAGO

THE BLUE PARADOX, MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

The Blue Paradox is a powerful, immersive experience taking you below the ocean?s surface to explore the impact plastic pollution has had on our planet?s largest ecosystem. Berglund focused its efforts on the renovation of the substantial 75,000 square-foot East Pavilion. The project’s scope entailed the comprehensive overhaul of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPFP) infrastructure, the installation of rooftop units (RTUs), exhibit supports, and the application of fresh finishes.

Developer: Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

Contractor: Berglund Construction

Lead Architect: Wight & Company

REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

CLARK HILL PLC

GINSBERG JACOBS LLC

HONIGMAN LLP

KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP

LISTON & TSANTILIS, P.C.

POLSINELLI

TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP

GINSBERG JACOBS LLC

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is a highly experienced and client-focused commercial real estate law firm. We practice in the areas of acquisitions and dispositions of property, commercial finance, construction & development, corporate, leasing, litigation, private equity & joint ventures, tax credits & opportunity zones, taxation, telecom, and workouts & restructurings ? all related to the commercial real estate industry.At Ginsberg Jacobs, we provide comprehensive and effective real estate solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.Building your vision. This is why we do it.

KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP

Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. To serve our groundbreaking clients, we strive to be at the forefront of client service, a leader in DE&I, and on the cutting edge of law and technology. Our award-winning real estate practice represents clients in all aspects of the real estate industry, including real estate transactions, developments, and commercial leasing throughout the U.S. and select international locations. Our attorneys work with Fortune 500 companies, developers, investors and owners, real estate funds, and family offices in all real estate fields, including office, retail, multi-family, storage, industrial, flex, and mixed use.

POLSINELLI

Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across 20 offices nationwide. Polsinelli’s Illinois real estate team serves some of the country’s most profitable real estate companies as exclusive outside counsel, handling some of their largest and most complex real estate matters. Developers, lenders, investment managers, family enterprises, debt funds, private equity funds, REITs, owners/operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers and private owners look to our real estate team for diversified and broad legal services.

REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

LISTON & TSANTILIS, P.C.

Liston & Tsantilis, P.C. is recognized as one of the top law firms for eminent domain litigation, property tax litigation and incentives, industrial and commercial transactions, and land use and zoning. The firm excels in securing real estate tax incentives and has been ranked #1 by the Leading Lawyers Network for 17 consecutive years. Liston & Tsantilis is comprised of highly skilled lawyers and staff who offer creative solutions tailored to their clients’ needs.www.LTLawChicago.com

TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP

Taft’s team of 140+ real estate attorneys deliver timely, thoughtful counsel to navigate the complexities brought upon by the fluidity of current conditions. Our clients represent a wide variety of national and regional developers, manufacturers, industrial companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, institutional and private investors, and construction contractors.Our attorneys provide a full range of services related to the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, management, use, and taxation of land and property. We bring a wide range of real-world practical experience coupled with an extensive network of real estate and financial industry contacts to create successful outcomes for our clients.

CLARK HILL PLC

Clark Hill’s real estate attorneys provide tailored services to each client so they achieve their goals. Clients rely on Clark Hill’s real estate attorneys as they invest in, acquire, finance, develop, construct, operate, lease, and dispose of real estate assets. Services often include responsibility for site selection, deal structure, and negotiation. The varied client base that the firm advises makes it highly sensitive to, and understanding of, the competing interests and concerns of each participant in a real estate matter. This helps Clark Hill’s attorneys serve as Òdeal-makersÓ and Òproblem-solvers,Ó balancing business acumen and legal advice.

HONIGMAN LLP

Honigman is a law firm serving local and national clients with respect to real estate transactions throughout the U.S. Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of real estate matters. We negotiate development agreements and approvals, construction documents, financing arrangements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases for hundreds of millions of square feet. Our experience includes development, acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of some of the country’s most vibrant downtown projects, most luxurious shopping centers, and most successful hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, we represent numerous clients in connection with office, industrial, manufactured and multifamily home, and self-storage projects. REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

SUB-CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

ADJUSTABLE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

LEASE

Adjustable Concrete Construction is a leading cast in place commercial concrete contractor performing work in the Chicagoland area. Founded in 1930, the family-owned company has specialized in large scale concrete construction. The company has a strong local presence, diversified client base, and a stable management structure. The company positions itself for success with an unparalleled fleet of equipment, continued investment in technology, a commitment to safety, and strong field operations.

SUB-CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

SITELINE INTERIOR CARPENTRY, INC.

Siteline Interior Carpentry Inc., is a sub-contractor which specializes in carpentry, millwork, and glass partitions. Our clients ranging from end users to contractors and vendors alike. Dedicated to providing the solution to your needs, Siteline’s craftmanship and loyalty to our employees as well as customers is what truly continues to propel us forward and keeps us loving what we do, servicing multiple markets of commercial projects our union carpenters show skill and passion every single day. Let’s Build!

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

43 GREEN PHASE 1

EDITH SPURLOCK SAMPSON APARTMENTS

HOUSING

43 GREEN PHASE 1

43 Green, a high-quality mixed-income development in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, stands as a beacon of revitalization in an area previously marked by disinvestment. This Equitable TransitOriented Development spans 98,000 square feet, offering 99 units with an even blend of affordable and market-rate housing, fostering a diverse and vibrant community. Emphasizing heavy community involvement, 43 Green has become a cornerstone in the corridor’s revitalization, breathing new life into the neighborhood. Its strategic location and inclusive approach have not only provided much-needed housing but have also reinvigorated the local social and economic fabric, making it a model for sustainable urban development.

Developer: The Habitat Company and P3 Markets

Contractor: BOWA / McHugh Construction

Lead Architect: LBBA (formerly known as Landon Bone Baker Architects) AFFORDABLE HOUSING

EDITH SPURLOCK SAMPSON APARTMENTS

This $150 million, 380,000 SF renovation and expansion of the Chicago Housing Authority?s Edith Spurlock Sampson Apartments, located in Chicago?s Lincoln Park neighborhood, has helped transform an aging 1960s-era senior development into a vibrant multi-generational mixed-income community. This project featured the renovation of two existing, 11-story, 405-unit (total) senior living buildings, and adding a new multi-family building featuring 80 new one, two and three-bedroom units. The renovated buildings now have significant upgrades to the MEP systems, new roofs, masonry repairs, elevator upgrades and LED lighting throughout.

Developer: Pirhl

Contractor: Leopardo & UJAMAA

Lead Architect: RATIO

BIG CONSTRUCTION, LLC

DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION INC.

REDMOND CONSTRUCTION

SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION SKENDER

BIG CONSTRUCTION, LLC

BIG is a Chicago-based general contractor and construction management firm specializing in interior environments. We believe that strong relationships drive meaningful accomplishments and pride ourselves on talented people who collaborate to guide our clients through the process of turning their vision into reality. The founding members of BIG have dedicated their careers to revolutionizing the way we approach the built environment. Our team focuses on a human-centered approach to construction, providing expert cost and schedule input through knowledge gained over years of project delivery and listening to our clients. GENERAL

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Development Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is a Chicago-based, full-service construction firm providing interior and ground-up commercial construction services. Founded in 1992, DSI employs over 60 professionals, with offices in downtown Chicago and Oak Brook, IL, and Tampa, Florida. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan & Wisconsin in the Midwest and Florida, Georgia and South Carolina in the Southeast. Our industry experts have extensive experience in construction, architecture, and development allowing us to provide a philosophically different approach while offering a comprehensive list of services to our clients.

SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION

Skyline Construction is on a mission to deliver the highest quality construction projects on-time and under budget, while serving as an ally, partner and advisor for clients and business partners. Skyline specializes in a wide array of project types ? such as commercial interior buildouts, historic building renovations, groundup new construction ? throughout a myriad of industries, with significant experience throughout Chicago’s tech and financial scene. We know how to lead complex and wildly creative projects, leveraging the best of technology, workflow and years of building expertise to create an experience that is consistently transparent.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

REDMOND CONSTRUCTION

Redmond was founded in 2013 as a commercial interiors firm focused on tenant improvement and landlord redevelopment projects. Over the years, Redmond has established itself as a premier interior contractor while exponentially growing revenue and headcount. Redmond has accomplished this growth through a simple, personal approach to business that is guided by three core values: Ethics, Integrity and Loyalty. The firm’s portfolio includes a diverse range of project types, including corporate interior, tenant improvement, landlord, hospitality, and lab and life sciences.Redmond is headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in Denver.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION INC.

Executive Construction is a general contractor in the Chicagoland area whose work is underscored by a highly principled approach to business. At the core of each Executive Construction project is an unwavering integrity that champions clear process, operational excellence, and collaborative teams committed to shared success. Team members lead construction on projects sized from $50,000 to $100M within the new construction, interiors, life sciences, and mission critical markets. Over the past 50 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner to nationally-recognized architects and engineers, creating unique spaces for notable clients and Fortune 500 companies.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

SKENDER CONSTRUCTION

Skender is a full-service building contractor and one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms, according to Building Design & Construction. We combine Lean process with highperforming teams to deliver unmatched results and maximum value. Headquartered in Chicago with an office in Indianapolis, Skender serves its clients in the Midwest and across the country. For more information on Skender, visit www.skender.com.

THE OVATION CENTER

The Ovation Center is a one-of-a-kind redevelopment that brings together not-for-profit, governmental and for-profit enterprises under one roof. The project transformed an over 127,000 sq ft former Target and totally redeveloped it, creating wood paneled hallways and a bevy of subdivided spaces with the goal of creating a one-stop shop for seniors in the area and other activities. Owned and operated by Senior Services of Will County, there are offices, leasable retail space, programming areas, a caf?, and in its final phase, an 800 person+ event area complete with stage.

Developer: Senior Services of Will County and the Village of Romeoville

Contractor: R Burti & Son Contractors, Inc.

Lead Architect: Bret Mitchell, The Ethos Workshop Architects

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - OFFICE

500 W. MONROE

The lobby at 500 W. Monroe underwent a transformation to enhance connectivity and welcome tenants and visitors. Spear Street Capital aimed to open the lobby visually to the street and create a relaxed gathering space. Wright Heerema

Architects achieved this by replacing the traditional entrance with a curved glass design, promoting openness. Inspired by water’s fluidity, the design incorporated soft curves and natural motifs, illuminated by strategic lighting. A new hospitality desk fosters interaction between tenants and staff. This revitalization balances modern aesthetics with organic elements, aligning with the client’s vision for a welcoming and connected environment.

Developer: Spear Street Capital

Contractor: Executive Construction, Inc.

Lead Architect: Wright Heerema Architects

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - OFFICE

THE FIELDS FILM STUDIO OFFICE SUITES

Our team helped deliver 80,000 sq. ft. of film production office space at the former 1.5M square feet 22-acre Olson Rug factory to support the adjacent production studio facility in under 14 weeks. The space features large windows, exposed brick and concrete finishes original to the 1928 building and required all new MEPFP infrastructure, similar to a first generation buildout. This project also included delivery of brand new common corridor spaces, restrooms and suite entryway upgrades.

Developer: Knickpoint Ventures

Contractor: Skyline Construction

Lead Architect: Huntsman Architectural Group

LG GROUP HEADQUARTERS

When LG Group set out to establish its new headquarters, the company sought a unique site that would also reflect its value-driven business and thoughtful project work. Tapping a former bank building with drive-thru in the heart of Chicago?s River North neighborhood, LG Group activated its three core businesses ? Development, Construction and Design ? to work together to transform the 17,000 square foot building into an innovative adaptive reuse showcase over an 18 month build-out. The stunning result was a functional and professional modern office space blending minimalism and warmth, resulting in a welcoming environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Developer: LG Development

Contractor: LG Builders

Lead Architect: bASELAB

REDEVELOPMENT / REUSE / HISTORIC - OFFICE

THE TERMINAL

The Terminal is a 250,000 SF, three-building science and research campus for firms in need of high-end, growth-ready lab and office space. Renovated and repositioned by IBT Group, Mansueto Office, RATIO Architects, and ARCO/Murray, the facility spans six acres in Chicago?s Humboldt Park. The Terminal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently serves as headquarters to two pioneering R&D firms.

Developer: IBT Group + Mansueto Office

Contractor: ARCO/Murray

Lead Architect: RATIO

MULTIFAMILY - SOUTH LOOP

1400 S. WABASH

THE REED AT SOUTHBANK

MULTIFAMILY - SOUTH LOOP

THE REED AT SOUTHBANK

The Reed at Southbank is a 41-story, 440-unit residential building located at 234 W. Polk St. in Chicago?s South Loop neighborhood. A hybrid development, The Reed features 216 condominiums and 224 apartments. It is the second building in Lendlease?s Southbank master plan community, which activated a 7-acre site along the Chicago River following approximately 40 years of vacancy under previous ownership.Amenities include fireplace lounge; show kitchen; flexible workspaces;15,000-square-foot outdoor deck with a pool, cabanas, sunning lawn, fire pits and outdoor kitchens; indoor-outdoor fitness center; wet lounge; virtual sports simulation room; salon; massage room; and media room.

Developer: Lendlease

Contractor: Lendlease

Lead Architect: Perkins and Will

MULTIFAMILY - SOUTH LOOP

A 30-story mixed-use development housing 299 units and ground floor retail was recently completed in Chicago?s South Loop. Located on a formerly vacant infill site, the development is flanked by an existing storage facility to the south, townhomes to the north, and the elevated CTA ?L? tracks to the west. The residential tower occupies the southern portion of the site with the entrance opening into a motor court and an urban park on the northern half of the property. The building?s textured exterior, characterized by interlocking rectangular protrusions and indentations, is a prominent addition to the evolving South Loop skyline.

Developer: CMK Companies

Contractor: Lendlease

Lead Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners

1400 S. WABASH

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

KEMENA BROOKS, THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS

YASAMIN ENSHAEIAN, DL3 REALTY

JILL DEXTER, STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC.

CAROLINE MCNULTY, WARE MALCOMB

HALLEY PARDY, 41 NORTH CONTRACTORS

KENIA RIVERA, DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

MARGARITA SLABADA, ALYMAR MEDIA

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

HALLEY PARDY 41 NORTH CONTRACTORS

Halley Pardy supports business development of 41 North Contractors, as well as the company’s marketing. Halley focuses on a wide variety of vertical markets including multi-family, healthcare, and self- storage. She is passionate about connecting with individuals and developing longterm, mutually beneficial working relationships. She is currently a part of he NAWIC and is looking forward to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. Halley also represents 41 North Contractors as a developing leader in the Chicago Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association and is a member of Industrial Women in Real Estate.

KEMENA BROOKS THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS

As Director of Development for The Community Builders, Kemena oversees the City of Chicago pipeline of over 2,000 mixed-income units and commercial development. Kemena’s leadership and commitment to partner with communities to create strong neighborhoods and lead transformative development contributed to securing a $10 million Chicago Prize grant. The grant has leveraged $40+ million for West Garfield Park, to further the development of a 55,000SF Health and Wellness Center that she leads. Her contributions to Chicago are deep, Kemena mentors through the Goldie Initiative, coaches girls basketball, LAI program committee member, and Chicago Loop Alliance Board of Directors Vice Chair.

KENIA RIVERA DANIEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Kenia began as a property manager in 2018 and hit the ground running, gaining skills and growing in responsibilities and promotions. By 2020, Kenia was named senior property manager, in 2021 Kenia because regional property manager this year she was promoted to senior regional property manager. In 2012, Kenia earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Northeastern Illinois University.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

JILL DEXTER STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC.

Jill Dexter is a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Illinois with over 13 years of experience in corporate interior, retail, mixed-use, and civic design. She is passionate about creating experiential spaces that connect users to their environment, allowing them to engage with thoughtfully designed elements. Acting as a conduit for bringing the client’s vision to life, Dexter appreciates a holistic approach to a project and enjoys participating in projects from concept through construction administration to ensure the client is happy with the final product.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

MARGARITA SLABADA ALYMAR MEDIA

Margarita is the Founder of Alymar Media and specializes in social media marketing for realtors and businesses.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

YASAMIN ENSHAEIAN DL3 REALTY

As Senior Development Manager at DL3, Yasamin supports the firm’s expanding affordable housing development practice. Relying on her architecture and construction background, she is currently managing DL3’s complex affordable housing projects, including the underconstruction Thrive Englewood and upcoming Thrive Exchange mixed-use residential projects for which she manages all design and construction professionals.Yasamin holds a Master of Real Estate Development and Design from the University of California at Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. Yasamin serves on the Board of Directors of Design Trust Chicago and as a Mentor at The Goldie Initiative.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

CAROLINE MCNULTY WARE MALCOMB

Caroline started her career at Ware Malcomb in 2013 bringing valuable interior architecture and design expertise to the team. As Director, Caroline leads the overall growth and management of the Interior Architecture and Design Studio, overseeing all interiors projects for the Oak Brook office. She also focuses on client relationship management, business development, workplace strategy, and leading several national corporate accounts for the firm. Caroline contributes strong visioning, programming and design skills on projects ranging from corporate office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Caroline is NCIDQ certified and an active participant in the CoreNet Global Chicago chapter.

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - NORTHWEST

ALPHA TEKNIKO HEAD QUARTERS

HUNTLEY COMMERCIAL CENTER

MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL

PALATINE 90 LOGISTICS CENTER

VENTURE PARK 47

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - NORTHWEST

ALPHA TEKNIKO HEAD QUARTERS

Alpha Tekniko is a medical supplies manufacturing facility spanning 78,651 square feet was designed and constructed with a focus on thoughtful, environmentally friendly and sustainability as the focus. Ted & Tia Lazakis launched the company in 2008 and quicky outgrew their initial space by 2016, and the company moved to a 55,000-square-foot building. As volumes continued to grow, they made the decision to invest in creating their own manufacturing facility. The firm designs, develops, and produces sophisticated support surfaces including high-tech mattresses, cushions, and pads to fit an array of medical equipment like hospital beds, operating room tables, and wheelchairs.

Developer: Alpha Tekniko

Contractor: Premier Design + Build Group

Lead Architect: Cornerstone Architects, Ltd.

INDUSTRIAL

/ MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - NORTHWEST

MAYBACH GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION

Maybach International?s new terminal in Elgin, Illinois is a stateof-the-art, multifunctional, strategically planned trucking facility. The property has truck and trailer parking, maintenance, driver hospitality, warehouse and flex office space on the 12-acre site; the project quality is elevated through the inclusion of unique features and stylistic accents. Maybach collaborated with Hiffman Director of Project Services, Pete Kenny and industrial brokers Kelly Disser and Mike Freitag, through site selection, construction consulting, design and ground-up construction.

Developer: Pancor

Contractor: N/A

Lead Architect: N/A

VENTURE PARK 47

This 729,800 SF speculative industrial facility, located in Huntley, IL, was developed by Venture One Real Estate and constructed by Meridian Design Build. The new facility is located at 12150 Jim Dhamer Drive a half mile from the full interchange at I-90 and Route 47. This 40? clear state of the art industrial warehouse features 277/480v power, ample parking, 72 loading docks (expandable to 124) and 4 drive in doors. Architectural services were provided by Ware Malcomb. Civil engineering work was completed by Jacob & Hefner Associates. Colliers is marketing the building for Venture One.

Developer: Venture One Real Estate

Contractor: Meridian Design Build

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING / SCIENCE - NORTHWEST

HUNTLEY COMMERCIAL CENTER

Huntley Commercial Center is a state-of-the-art, two-building, multitenant industrial development in Huntley, IL. The East Building is a 540,960 RSF cross-dock facility with 126 dock-high doors, and the proposed West Building, still to be constructed, is a 177,320 RSF single-load facility with 30 dock-high doors. Both boast 36? clearheight ceilings and 60? speed bays. The prime location offers excellent visibility with a 2,000 ft frontage on I-90. Completed in Q4 2023, the development welcomed Kuriyama of America with a 329,210 SF lease on the north end of the East building.

Developer: Huntley Investment Partners, LLC - Craig Realty Group, Inc., The Prime Group, Inc., The Capital Companies

Contractor: Development Solutions, Inc.

Lead Architect: Ware Malcomb

PALATINE 90 LOGISTICS CENTER

Logistics Property Company?s Palatine 90 Logistics Center represents the company?s first development in the I-90 corridor submarket of Chicago. A primary advantage of this development is location, with proximity to O’ Hare International Airport and quick access to I-90 and I-290. This project was one of the developer?s biggest wins of 2023, securing a full building lease with AIT Worldwide Logistics. Located in Palatine, IL, the development features 363 car stalls, 70 trailer stalls, 60 docks, two drive-in doors, and 36? clear heights. Tenant improvements included a 31K SF multi-level office, 10K SF of cold storage and a guard shack.

Developer: Logistics Property Company

Contractor: Pepper Construction

Lead Architect: Architects Plus Design

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

BERT BOLDIZSAR, HKS INC.

EVAN WILLIAMS, CORDOGON CLARK AND ASSOCIATES

LAUREL SIEBER, WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

MELISSA M. BOGUSCH, AIA, CSI, CWA, NCARB, WHITNEY ARCHITECTS

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

MELISSA M. BOGUSCH, AIA, CSI, CWA, NCARB WHITNEY ARCHITECTS

Melissa began at Whitney in 2005 as a Senior Project Manager, swiftly ascending to Principal and Owner in 2007. Assuming 50% of the quality control/assurance/AOR responsibility, she played a pivotal role in the firm’s success. In 2023, Melissa was promoted to President | Managing Principal. From 2011 to 2023, she spearheaded the expansion of licensing, enabling Whitney to undertake projects across multiple states. By 2023, Melissa obtained licensure in 45 states + D.C., while leading QA/QC/Architect of Record. Under her leadership, Whitney witnessed a 15% revenue surge from 2022 to 2023, with an astounding 91% repeat clientele rate in 2023.

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

BERT BOLDIZSAR HKS INC.

Bert has over 28 years of experience. He has a knack for clear, uncomplicated communication and process mapping, which allows him to swiftly uncover the information necessary to create the best and most implementable solutions for his clients. Bert is a skilled architect practicing in Chicago. He brings a keen eye for the technical complexity inherent in large-scale retail projects. Ultimately, his smart delegation, direct communication, and commitment to on-time and on-budget project delivery have earned him the respect of his peers and the trust of his clients across multiple project types including residential, commercial, retail, and more.

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

LAUREL SIEBER WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

Laurel Sieber is a Project Manager, Associate at Wright Heerema Architects, bringing over a decade of experience in ground-up, core-shell, built-to-suit, and repositioning projects. As a registered architect and holder of a Master of Architecture degree, Laurel possesses a robust foundation and deep expertise in the design process.Laurel’s leadership ensures that client needs are not only met but exceeded as she guides integrated design teams to success. Today, her dedication to delivering high-quality work is one of the driving forces behind the continued success of our firm.

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

EVAN WILLIAMS CORDOGON CLARK AND ASSOCIATES

CAPITOL CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - RETAIL/HOSPITALITY

CAPITOL CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC.

Celebrating 25 years in 2023, Capitol Construction is a growing General Contractor licensed in 47 States with three National offices. Our unique leadership and 200 employees have the expertise and the hands-on experience that have trained us to be better builders a steadfast commitment to our core values, building strong relationships with a diverse base of Clients and delivering construction excellence in every project we undertake. Specializing in the Restaurant, Retail, Healthcare and Automotive industries, along with a national stable of subcontractors, continues to afford us the opportunities to complete projects ranging from tenant improvements and buildouts to new construction.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - RETAIL/HOSPITALITY

W.E O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION

W.E. O’Neil Construction is a 98-year old, 100% employee-owned, nationally ranked general contractor. Although our headquarters are in Chicago, we build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN and TX. W.E O’Neil is a full-service firm offering a number of services including preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, design-build and self-perform work. With over 80% of our work coming from repeat clients, W.E. O’Neil places great value on the relationships our people develop with clients.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - RETAIL/HOSPITALITY

41 NORTH CONTRACTORS

41 North Contractors is a leading general contracting company specializing in retail, restaurant, and commercial development. With a strong presence in Chicago, Illinois, and Scottsdale, Arizona, we have extensive knowledge of local codes and building regulations. Our team is driven by a passion for continuous innovation and is committed to upholding our founding values of pride, ability, and honesty. We believe these values form the foundation for successful relationships, allowing for better analysis, decision-making, and communication. We strive to disrupt the status quo set by large construction firms, bringing greater value and efficiency to our esteemed customers.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT SALES

KISER GROUP

MARCUS & MILLICHAP

NORTHMARQ

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT SALES

MARCUS & MILLICHAP

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2023, the company had 1,783 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,546 transactions in 2023, with a sales volume of approximately $43.6 billion.

BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT SALES

KISER GROUP

We sell apartment buildings. At Kiser Group, we believe in the resilience and limitless potential of the multifamily mid-market as the backbone of the real estate economy. With a relentless focus on the intrinsic value of long-term relationships, we navigate our clients through the market’s opportunities and complexities, helping them achieve optimal positions during moments of change.

FIRM OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT SALES

Northmarq is a full-service capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, offering seamless collaboration with top experts in debt, equity, investment sales and loan servicing. We combine industry-leading capabilities with a flexible structure, enabling our national team of experienced professionals to create innovative solutions for clients. Our solid foundation and entrepreneurial approach have built an annual transaction volume of more than $37 billion and a loan servicing portfolio of nearly $76 billion. Through the 2022 acquisition of Stan Johnson Company and Four Pillars Capital Markets, Northmarq introduces clients to expanded opportunities across all major asset classes.

NORTHMARQ

BROKERAGE

MULTIFAMILY - SUBURBAN

718 MAIN - TAPESTRY STATION

DISTRICT 1860

THE DOMAINE AT HAWTHORN ROW

MULTIFAMILY - SUBURBAN

DISTRICT 1860

Tucker Development partnered with AECOM-Canyon Partners, a joint venture between AECOM Capital and Canyon Partners to develop this site. Construction began in November 2021 for an Amazon Fresh anchored mix-use project including 299 mid-rise multifamily units, more than 40,000 leasable square-footage of additional retail and restaurant space, and a dynamic public open space. Unique residential amenities include a one-acre elevated deck complete with pool, putting green, bocce court and much more. Construction was completed in July 2023. District 1860 is a live, dine, and shop hub for the Lincolnwood community and surrounding areas.

Developer: Tucker Development

Contractor: Power Construction

Lead Architect: CRTKL

MULTIFAMILY - SUBURBAN

THE DOMAINE AT HAWTHORN ROW

The Domaine at Hawthorn Row, by Focus, Centennial, Atlantic Residential and Affinius, is the first phase of redevelopment of the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, IL. The 596,000 GSF development adds 311 rental apartments and 54,000 SF of ground floor retail along a new main-street promenade, aimed at reimagining the regional mall. Recently completed, the project is nearly 70% leased and 60% occupied, and retail leasing is strong with 4 luxury retailers committed to spaces on the ground floor plus a new boutique Dom’s Fresh Market grocer committing to an outlot. The Domaine is the first of many phases.

Developer: Focus, Atlantic Real Estate, Affinius

Contractor: Focus

Lead Architect: Studio222

MULTIFAMILY - SUBURBAN

718 MAIN - TAPESTRY STATION

Tapestry station is a five-story, mixed-used multifamily residential building situated at the former location of Vogue Fabrics, that was there for over 60 years. This new development features 27 distinctive floor plans comprised of Studio, 1 Bedroom, and 2 Bedroom units, along with ground-floor commercial space. Some of the community amenities featured are an expansive rooftop deck, fitness center, coworking space, and heated parking.

Developer: CityPads & Catapult Real Estate Group

Contractor: Summit Design + Build, LLC

Lead Architect: Built Form Architecture

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

MAVREK INC

MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION

MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.

LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

MAVREK

Mavrek is a full-service developer and general contractor firm based in Chicago.We specialize in commercial and large residential developments that breathe life back into local neighborhoods. Our practice is different from other developers. We take pride in overseeing the process from the perspective of the owner and builder. This passion results premier builds that connect communities and leaves a lasting impression in cities across the United States.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION

Leopardo is a recognized leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects coast-to-coast across every major sector. Founded in 1977, we’ve grown continuously and today employ 400+ industry professionals in our offices and job sites across the nation. Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL and with offices in Chicago, Orlando, FL and Cleveland, OH, Leopardo completes hundreds of projects each year in healthcare, multifamily, retail and hospitality as well as aviation, office interiors, science, technology and manufacturing and municipal markets. From fire stations and hospitals to movie theaters and apartments, our clients trust us with their most important projects.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in multifamily residential, hospitality and recreational facilities, McHugh Construction is a fourth generation, privately owned company. Through its platform of collaboration, transparency and efficiency, the firm offers general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction services, program management, concrete construction and structural engineering services. McHugh’s unwavering commitment to its clients, its ability to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget, and its dedication to developing its partnerships with subcontractors are the reasons behind its 80% repeat business record. McHugh has completed multimillion-dollar construction projects in Chicago as well as in cities nationwide.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

For 40 years, McShane Construction Company has served clients on a national, regional, and local basis. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the firm offers an accomplished track record and project portfolio spanning a variety of markets, including the industrial, multi-family, commercial, and institutional sectors. Today, the firm is recognized as one of the Chicago area’s most diversified and active contracting organizations with a reputation built on honesty, integrity, and dependability. Its leadership in the construction industry is evidenced by its dedication to its employees, industry associates and, most importantly, its clients.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - MULTIFAMILY

RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.

Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets advisor and real estate manager with a focus on creating places for people to thrive. Ryan work spans a wide range of sectors and product types including healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mission critical, mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail, and senior living. Built on the foundation of integrity, honesty and community, Ryan has grown to nearly 2,000 team members in 17 offices and has completed projects in nearly almost state. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEARINDUSTRIAL

BECKNELL INDUSTRIAL

CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES

CRG

NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.

LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC

VENTURE ONE REAL ESTATE

T5 DATA CENTERS

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.

Northern Builders is one of the largest and most successful fullservice development and construction companies in the Midwest. With clients ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 50 corporations, Northern has participated in the development, design and construction of over 75 million square feet of office, industrial, retail space, and restaurant.As a privately-held company, Northern distinguishes itself from the competition by utilizing its in-house development expertise and construction experience to initiate creative and aggressive deal structures. Further, Northern’s fullservice structure allows it to efficiently manage every aspect of a project and provide a single source of responsibility to our clients.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES

CenterPoint Properties develops, acquires, and manages industrial properties in America’s top port markets that optimize supply chain efficiency. Since its founding in 1993, CenterPoint has built its reputation as a trusted real estate partner for many of the world’s leading retail, logistics, and e-commerce companies. With headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, CenterPoint also operates six regional offices in California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas. Its national portfolio comprises 65.2 million square feet of industrial space across 320 properties and serves 428 tenants. To learn more, visit centerpoint.com and follow CenterPoint on LinkedIn.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC

Logistics Property Company, LLC is a logistics real estate operating company and investment manager focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties in key North American markets. The company executes a disciplined investment strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for our investors, employees, communities, and environment. Headquartered in Chicago, Logistics Property Company has more than 80 employees strategically located across eight markets. Its portfolio is comprised of 57 buildings across 23.9 million square feet with an estimated end value of more than $4.1 billion.

CRG

CRG is a privately owned North American real estate development and investment firm founded in 1993 with deep expertise in delivering and owning industrial, office, multifamily, student housing and mixed-use assets. The firm serves clients and investors from seven regional offices, benefiting from local expertise in Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, SoCal, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG has developed more than 12,500 acres of land and delivered over 220 million square feet of assets exceeding $14 billion in value. For more information, visit CRG’s website at www.realcrg.com.

BECKNELL INDUSTRIAL

Founded in 1990, Becknell Industrial is a privately held real estate firm focused exclusively on the development, management and long-term ownership of industrial properties nationwide. Becknell’s national portfolio now includes over 30 million square feet of industrial real estate property across 29 states. As a fully vertically integrated development company, you can count on Becknell’s experienced team of professionals to work closely together with your business to deliver a full range of real estate solutions to meet your real estate needs.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

T5 DATA CENTERS

T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading data center owner and operator, committed to delivering scalable mission-critical facilities, facility management and construction services that provide a ÒForever OnÓ environment. T5 Data Centers offers life-cycle data center services and purpose-built data center facilities to organizations across North America and Europe featuring robust design, redundant and reliable power and telecommunications, and 24hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

VENTURE ONE REAL ESTATE

Venture One is a real estate private equity fund manager, developer and operating company specializing in the industrial property sector. Founded and headquartered in Chicago, Venture One manages a series of discretionary value-add investment funds that target opportunities throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Venture One owns and manages over 14 million SF and controls over 2,300 acres of land in corporate business parks in the greater Chicagoland area.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

DOUGLASDESIGN+ASSOCIATES INC

HKS INC.

HELLMUTH, OBATA & KASSABAUM

KOO LLC

RATIO

STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC.

WARE MALCOMB

WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

WARE MALCOMB

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/ institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

DOUGLASDESIGN+ASSOCIATES INC

Based in the Chicago region with Midwest states offices, douglasDesign+assoc provides architectural, engineering, and interiors development services - programming, planning, design, construction documents, and Permit & Construction administration for all of it projects, is currently licensed in seven (7) US states and is completing projects throughout the US and eastern Europe.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

Chipman Design Architecture, a family-owned firm certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise, is led by visionary CEO Lauren Chipman. From its Chicago base and five national offices, the firm excels in innovative architectural and interior design across North America. With a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and breaking boundaries, Chipman Design is dedicated to creating futurefocused spaces. Their commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in their active participation in the U.S. Green Building Council. Boasting a 45-year legacy, the firm blends exceptional design with practical solutions, aiming to connect people with their environments while emphasizing ethical practice and client service.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC.

Stantec Architecture Inc. has contributed to the cultural vibrancy of the Windy City and its surrounding communities for more than five decades. Our integrated design practiceÑencompassing architecture, buildings engineering, interior design, and moreÑkeeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. Interior or exterior, we create spaces true to each site’s unique context and adaptable to changing needs. Spaces that engage and uplift us. Spaces that contribute to our sense of health and well-being. And spaces that fulfill clients’ missions while enriching communities.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

Established in 1996, we started Wright Heerema Architects with a singular mission: to deliver the highest level of design and service to our most demanding clients. In the first five years, our talented professionals successfully completed over 5 million square feet of projects. From our roots in corporate headquarters and commercial offices, we’ve expanded our portfolio to include interior architecture, hospitality, laboratories, and multifamily buildings.Wright Heerema Architects engage closely with clients, striving not just to understand what they want but why. Through thoughtful listening, we craft creative solutions that surpass expectations, delivering spaces that inspire and excite.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

HELLMUTH, OBATA & KASSABAUM

Founded in 1955, HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Our 1,600 people collaborate across a network of 26 offices on three continents. We design buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. Our designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination, and focused on a solitary goal: Deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities. HOK’s design experts provide integrated or standalone services including Architecture, Landscape Design, Experience Design, Interiors, Planning + Urban Design, On-Site Space Management, Sustainable Design, Engineering and Consulting.

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR

KOO LLC

KOO is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm founded by Jackie Koo in 2005. In 2023, the firm was recognized as the AIA Chicago Firm of the Year. KOO offers customized, collaborative, and user-focused design services for commercial, civic, multi-family residential, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. Some of our notable projects include the Sable Hotel and Offshore at Navy Pier, Dual-Branded Hyatt at the Old Cook County Hospital, theWit Hotel, Hotel EMC2, and the Altgeld Family Resource Center.

RATIO

RATIO is an international design firm. Our clients trust us to reimagine places of business, living, education, and community. We design with creativity and empathy, collaborating across our disciplines to inspire, sustain and enhance our communities. Good design is inclusive, contextual, and timeless. At RATIO, we design for impact. We embrace our responsibility for the greater good—working with clients to inspire community members, sustain their resources, and delight users. We enhance lives, drawing upon decades of local knowledge and the international resources of RATIO. Our disciplines include Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Preservation.

HKS INC.

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE

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PANASONIC OFFICES, WAREHOUSE AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

This project was a renovation and consolidation of a130,350 sq. ft. Hoffman Estates headquarters for Panasonic. In addition to joining three business units under one roof, the multi-phase design-build project featured a new mechanical system for the entire building, which included office and warehouse space as well as server and IDF rooms. The project also featured the construction of a 6,000-square-foot customer experience center to showcase Panasonic’s products and technology.

Developer: Panasonic

Contractor: Skyline Construction

Lead Architect: Whitney Architects

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Whitney Architects worked with CF Industries (CF) on their HQ project in Northbrook. This project symbolizes the company’s character by harmonizing functionality with innovative aesthetics, embodying CF?s values and progressive vision. By seamlessly integrating the company’s values and forward-thinking concepts into the workspace, it showcases how physical environments can reflect a company’s character and aspirations. This approach not only enhances productivity and employee satisfaction but also reinforces CF?s brand identity. Ultimately, the project serves as a testament to CF’s commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring others to reimagine their workspaces in alignment with their organizational values and objectives.

Contractor: Reed Construction

Lead Architect: Whitney Architects

CF INDUSTRIES

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

ALSTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION

CLAYCO

KEELEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

KRUSINSKI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

MERIDIAN DESIGN BUILD

MORGAN HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION

PREMIER DESIGN + BUILD GROUP

T5 DATA CENTERS

BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION

We build, restore and preserve structures. Our work ensures their beauty and quality endures. We provide general contractors services for all phases of construction, including new construction, and restoration services such as preventative maintenance to historic preservation. Our core focus is to partner with our clients to improve and transform communities through the innovative construction, restoration, and preservation of buildings and structures. GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

MERIDIAN DESIGN BUILD

Meridian Design Build is a Chicago-based, full-service construction/ general contracting firm with extensive experience coordinating the design and construction of warehouse/distribution, cold storage manufacturing, and food processing facilities.We are committed to understanding our client’s needs and objectives and working diligently to ensure that their interests are protected with respect to cost control, schedule, and quality control every step along the way. Our clients value our technical expertise, our problem solving abilities, and our attention to their needs. As a result of this, more than 90% of our work is the result of repeat business or direct referrals from past clients.

MORGAN HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION

Morgan / Harbour Construction has been providing custom solutions, from conceptual design to completion, to our clients for over 25 years as a full-service design builder, construction manager and general contractor specializing in commercial and public construction. Building numerous concurrent projects in multiple states, our project teams are proficient in addressing the unique needs of our evolving client base across the U.S including our commitment to sustainable and green building practices. We pride ourselves in having successfully completed a broad range of projects in the industrial, food processing, cold storage, fulfillment, office, waste transfer, medical and business aviation sectors.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

PREMIER DESIGN + BUILD GROUP

PREMIER is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2024, during that time we have successfully completed projects totaling over sixtyeight million square feet nationwide. Over the years, our team has remained committed to delivering exceptional experiences that consistently surpass expectations. Our expertise spans various sectors, such as industrial, commercial, healthcare, adaptive reuse, and multifamily markets, allowing us to address a wide range of design and build requirements with efficiency and excellence.

KRUSINSKI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Founded by Joe Krusinski in 1973, our company’s legacy is built on trust, family values, and exceptional performance in the workplace. As a family-owned business, Krusinski Construction Company is a leader in providing comprehensive construction services by creating long-lasting partnerships with our clients throughout the entire design and construction process. We deliver solutions to complex building projects nationally in a wide range of industries.At Krusinski, we partner with clients who are in it for the long haul, and we treat them as extended family. Together, we overcome challenges, celebrate success, and make collaborative decisions throughout the entire building process.

T5 DATA CENTERS

T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading data center owner and operator, committed to delivering scalable mission-critical facilities, facility management and construction services that provide a ÒForever OnÓ environment. T5 Data Centers offers life-cycle data center services and purpose-built data center facilities to organizations across North America and Europe featuring robust design, redundant and reliable power and telecommunications, and 24hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.

CLAYCO

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely and sustainably delivers the highest quality solutions to clients across North America on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the Òart and science of building,Ó providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects. For more information, visit www.claycorp.com. GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ARCO/Murray is a single source national design and construction firm that specializes in commercial construction and real estate needs for Fortune 500 companies and individual businesses. We believe through the design-build process, our team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, architects, and designers are capable of executing the most demanding projects throughout the United States and Canada. As a Top 3 U.S. Design-Builder (ENR), we pride ourselves in offering the best solutions and adding value to every project through ‘Better People, Better Planning and Better Execution.’

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE

KEELEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Since 1978, Keeley Construction has been a trusted name in the industry, setting the standard for reliability in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Specializing in new construction, redevelopments and renovations in the industrial, manufacturing, commercial and institutional food sectors, Keeley Construction brings unparalleled expertise to every project. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, Keeley delivers exceptional results tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Its dedication to safety excellence has solidified its reputation as a leading construction company.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - INDUSTRIAL

ALSTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

For over 35 years, Alston Construction has been a true partner. We have market knowledge throughout the country, which provides clients with the best building methods and materials available. Our goal is provide quality, cost efficient projects that leave a positive experience for our clients and their communities. We understand what you’re constructing is so much more than a facility. Alston Construction offers general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. Alston has 23 locations in the United States giving our team a competitive edge in fostering client, developer and subcontractor relationships.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

REBEKAH CARLSON, CARLSON INTEGRATED

ANDREA DOYLE, CRE ADVISING

LAVON JOHNS, RILEY SAFER HOLMES & CANCILA (RSHC)

LAUREN CHIPMAN, CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

ELLEN LIEDER, WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

RSHC’s Business Transactions team leader LaVon Johns focuses her practice on complex commercial real estate. She has acted as lead real estate counsel on several public-private partnership infrastructure transactions, including the $1.8B privatization transaction of the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge. She also works on airport concession deals, representing both governmental airport owners/operators and concessionaires nationwide, most recently advising minority concession operators on the construction and opening of restaurants located at Logan and O’Hare Airports. LaVon is proud to support ÒImpact DevelopmentsÓ such as the development of a Discover Card Call Center that created approximately 1000 jobs on Chicago’s south side.

Ellen is a Senior Interior Designer and Associate at Wright Heerema Architects, where she brings over two decades of expertise to her role, including 12 years of dedicated to the firm. Her journey in design began with a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Western Michigan University.As an integral member of the team, Ellen actively engages in all project phases, from conceptual planning/ sketch design to project closeout, including design, document preparation, and construction administration. She consistently leads projects to success with her meticulous attention to detail in interior space development and FF&E selection.

ANDREA DOYLE CRE ADVISING

Andrea Doyle is the President and Managing Broker for CRE Advising. She is also a licensed attorney with a juris doctor from UIC Law School in Chicago. Andrea enjoys hard work and creating a fun work environment, which she fine-tuned at the University of Kentucky. She is an active member of CAR and the Illinois bar association. She enjoys tennis, pickleball, traveling, and eating great food that other people cook.

Lauren Chipman, as the CEO of Chipman Design Architecture, merges her musical and performance roots with architectural innovation, showcasing a unique leadership style. Transitioning from a professional string instrumentalist to the helm of an architectural forefront, she embodies creativity and forwardthinking. Under her guidance, Chipman Design Architecture thrives, blending advanced technology with a diverse talent pool to serve major clients like Chick-fil-A and Ulta Beauty. Her approach fosters adaptability and anticipates design trends, earning her industry recognition, including the Ò40 under 40Ó award. Lauren’s visionary leadership not only continues her family’s legacy but also redefines design and architectural landscapes.

REBEKAH CARLSON CARLSON INTEGRATED

With 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, since 2017 Bekah Carlson has cultivated an award-winning WBE firm, Carlson Integrated, to achieve marketing objectives for companies nationwide. The CI Client portfolio contains firms who have completed billions of dollars of real estate transactions ? owners, investors, developers, managers, brokers, lenders and other providers of critical services to the commercial real estate industry. Bekah serves as Board Member and Past President of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors¨. She is an avid connector through her membership in ICSC, NAWBO, and WSIL. Bekah is a co-host of the CRECo.ai Roundtable podcast.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

ELLEN LIEDER WRIGHT HEEREMA ARCHITECTS

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

LAUREN CHIPMAN CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

LAVON JOHNS RILEY SAFER HOLMES & CANCILA (RSHC)

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WOMAN OF THE YEAR

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

GEOFFREY KASSELMAN, EVOKE PARTNERS

CHARLES KRAWITZ, ALLIANT CREDIT UNION

LAUREN CHIPMAN, CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

TIMOTHY NUGENT, ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF KANKAKEE COUNTY

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

TIMOTHY NUGENT

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF KANKAKEE COUNTY

Tim Nugent has more than 25 years of experience in business, real estate and community development. He has served as mayor of Manteno for 19 years, and President/CEO of the Economic Alliance for 8 years.Mr. Nugent serves on various boards including the local Metropolitan Planning Organization, Visit Kankakee County, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, among others.Tim is the former owner of Manteno Lumber & True Value Inc. Mayor Nugent also served as a police officer in Kankakee County for 20 years, Deputy Sheriff (12 years) and Chief of Police for the City of Kankakee (8 years).

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

LAUREN CHIPMAN CHIPMAN DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

Lauren Chipman, as the CEO of Chipman Design Architecture, merges her musical and performance roots with architectural innovation, showcasing a unique leadership style. Transitioning from a professional string instrumentalist to the helm of an architectural forefront, she embodies creativity and forwardthinking. Under her guidance, Chipman Design Architecture thrives, blending advanced technology with a diverse talent pool to serve major clients like Chick-fil-A and Ulta Beauty. Her approach fosters adaptability and anticipates design trends, earning her industry recognition, including the Ò40 under 40Ó award. Lauren’s visionary leadership not only continues her family’s legacy but also redefines design and architecture landscapes.

OF THE YEAR

CHARLES KRAWITZ ALLIANT CREDIT UNION

After holding leadership positions with regional banks, Charles joined Alliant Credit Union in charge of commercial lending. He now serves as Alliant’s SVP, Chief Capital Markets Officer and Head of Commercial Lending. Charles was named Director of the Year by a large CDC, inducted into the Midwest CRE Hall of Fame, and won numerous awards including recently being named a Rainmaker by Golbest.com.Charles earned a BS in finance from the University of Illinois, and a MSc in regional and urban planning from LSE. Lastly, he obtained an Executive Scholar designation from The Kellogg School of Management in 2019.

GEOFFREY KASSELMAN EVOKE PARTNERS

Geoff is the Founder/CEO of Evoke Partners, an award-winning multi-faceted global leadership executive and future-proofer. Through his 35+ year career, Geoff has achieved considerable success. He has notable expertise as a real estate, energy and technology innovator with applied experience at start-ups to large publiclytraded companies. Throughout his career, he has managed hundreds of individuals; achieved fundraising goals; trained/mentored professionals; became a globally accomplished Keynote speaker. Geoff is a long-time DEI advocate and has relevant ESG skillset, passions that have been displayed throughout his career. He has also worked extensively as a volunteer leader for an array of organizations.

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

EXECUTIVE

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

INSPIRED BY SOMERSET DEVELOPMENT

RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.

MAGELLAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP

MAVREK INC

SUNSHINE MANAGEMENT

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

MAGELLAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Magellan Development Group is a family-owned company that was founded in 1996. To date, Magellan is the premier developer of mixed-use properties in Chicago and has extended its footprint to other major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, Miami, Nashville, Austin, and Somerville, MA. From conception to completion, Magellan looks after all aspects of the development process and has unique experience in interrelated fields of real estate design, construction management, development, development consultation, architecture, leasing, sales and marketing.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

INSPIRED BY SOMERSET DEVELOPMENT

Inspired by Somerset Development is a leading real estate developer focusing on large-scale transit-oriented and brownfield redevelopment projects, led by a team of principals with more than 40 years of development experience. The company is one of the foremost real estate firms specializing in innovative mixeduse and adaptive reuse projects, including the development of Traditional Neighborhood Design communities that evoke a strong sense of place and reflect a distinctive character. With several high-profile, large-scale redevelopment and development projects under construction or in the planning stages, Inspired has earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to excellence through responsible development.

RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.

Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets advisor and real estate manager with a focus on creating places for people to thrive. Ryan work spans a wide range of sectors and product types including healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mission critical, mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail, and senior living. Built on the foundation of integrity, honesty and community, Ryan has grown to nearly 2,000 team members in 17 offices and has completed projects in almost every state. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com.

SUNSHINE MANAGEMENT

Sunshine Management is a trailblazing social impact developer. They specialize in a diverse range of real estate projects, including residential properties comprising 1-4 units, multi-family developments, mixed-use buildings, and retail spaces. Sunshine Management’s expertise spans across these various sectors, delivering exceptional results and meeting the unique needs of each project type. Whether it’s crafting inviting homes, designing vibrant mixed-use spaces, or creating thriving retail environments, Sunshine Management has the proficiency and knowledge to excel in these domains.

MAVREK

Mavrek is a full-service developer and general contractor firm based in Chicago.We specialize in commercial and large residential developments that breathe life back into local neighborhoods. Our practice is different from other developers. We take pride in overseeing the process from the perspective of the owner and builder. This passion results in premier builds that connect communities and leaves a lasting impression in cities across the United States.