Articles Tagged with ''Chicago''

Diane Earll Named Red Cross Chicago Board Chair

USG's Diane Earll becomes Red Cross Chicago board chair, expanding her longtime community leadership

July 8, 2026

USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service.

Landmarks Illinois Provides Nearly $65,000 in Grant Funding to Support Illinois Preservation Projects

From the Trail of Tears to Chicago’s South Side, 11 culturally and historically significant sites will be preserved with help from Landmarks Illinois’ three grant programs

January 4, 2026

Landmarks Illinois has awarded $64,828 in grant funding to 11 preservation projects across the state through our three grant programs.

interior AVB (Air & Vapor Barrier) and exterior facade repairs to a building

Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center

Western’s work was performed in phases, both vertically and horizontally, to allow for the hospital to manage office and patient room areas impacted by the work.

October 6, 2025

Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago.

The Latest with The Coalition for Sustainable Roofing

Roofing for Tomorrow: How the Coalition for Sustainable Roofing Is Driving Change

The Critical Role of Roofing in a Sustainable Built Environment

Lindsay Lewis

September 30, 2025

Jason Wilen, an associate principal at Klein and Hoffman in Chicago, joined us on behalf of the Coalition for Sustainable Roofing to chat about the organization and what they’re working on lately.

Chicago Architecture Center Opens New Exhibition Showcasing Outstanding Architectural Works

Presented in collaboration with the IIT affiliate Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, the exhibit highlights leading-edge contemporary architecture from across the Americas

June 25, 2025

The Chicago Architecture Center recently opened its newest exhibit, The Prize is the Beginning: Illuminating Architectural Excellence Through the Americas Prize, to the public.

Curt Moody, Founder of Moody Nolan, Passes Away

October 18, 2024

Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NOMAC, founder and chairman of the nation’s largest African American-owned architecture firm, Moody Nolan, and a transformative figure in the field of architecture passed away on Sunday, October 13 at the age of 73.

Indiana Limestone Hosts Social Hour

June 22, 2018

There will be a brief presentation for attendees to receive 1 CEU credit.

Chicago Engineers Reach Out to Kids

October 10, 2017

The architectural and structural engineering firm Klein & Hoffman has partnered with a University of Chicago Charter School to boost STEM education.

Recipient of AIA Chicago’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award

September 21, 2017

Ross Barney will receive the award on October 13 at Designight 2017.

Ribbon Cutting for 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial

September 14, 2017

Ross Barney Architects designs and curates the River Edge Ideas Lab Exhibition.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.