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Chicago
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Gold Coast, Chicago
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Gold Coast, Chicago
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Highland Park, IL
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Kenwood, IL
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Lakeview, IL
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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Oak Lawn, IL
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River North, Chicago
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River North, Chicago
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River North, Chicago
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South Shore, Chicago
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West Loop, Chicago
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Wrigleyville, Chicago
Chicago
FSPM was engaged by a Chicago condominium association board for construction management services to support a full common corridor renovation of 52 floors. The renovation added an updated aesthetic to each floor which not only positively impacts overall resident property satisfaction but property value as well.
Key components of project:
- Replacement of all flooring and trim
- Painting and installation of wall coverings
Gold Coast, Chicago
FirstService Project Management, FSPM was engaged by the Board of Directors for the Gold Coast Condo Association to oversee the required inspections and post-tension tendon repairs for their parking garage. FSPM coordinated with the approved engineer to oversee inspections of the second, third, and fourth garage floor levels. It was determined that post tension tendon repairs were identified on the 2nd floor, as well as a host of concrete repairs.
Key components of project:
- Slab and curb repair
- Tendon splice and repair
- Installation of PT sheathing
- Installiation of waterproofing membrane and striping
Project highlight(s):
FirstService Project Management was able to return over $144,000 of remaining funds back to the association.
Gold Coast, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by the association board at a Gold Coast association to provide construction management services for the modernization of six traction elevators. All six elevator cabs were original to the building, which was built in the late 1960s. To ensure the safety of residents and continued building efficiency the board decided to undergo a full elevator modernization project.
Key components of project:
- Recondition the hoisting machines
- Installation of new drives, controllers, guides, traveling cables, entrance locks, door operators, safe-edges, car enclosures, operating station, corridor push buttons, direction lanterns, and emergency lighting
- Entrance frames retained with new rollers installed and track reconditioning
- New cab interiors installed
- Fully enclose the machine rooms in the penthouse per current code
- New lighting installed in the machine rooms in the penthouse
- Two air conditioning split systems installed
- Corridor call buttons lowered per code which involved cutting in new back boxes in each of the elevator landings
- Fire/smoke detectors installed in each elevator landing and integrated into a fire alarm recall system and a new fire status panel
- New lights installed in the elevator pits along with convenience service power outlets.
Highland Park, IL
FirstService Project Management partnered with a homeowners association in Highland Park to plan and manage the masonary repair of 16 balconies at a four-story residential community buidling. The FSPM team was tasked with replacing the failing piers and railings at the 4th floor level with new cast stone piers and railings.
Key components of project:
- Masonry tuckpointing
- Re-coating the 4th floor balcony surface
Project highlight(s):
- FirstService Project Management was able to return over $111,100 of remaining funds back to the association.
Project testimonial:
Great communication. FSPM was very helpful in addressing questions from homeowners.
Henry Erlich
Portfolio Manager
Kenwood, IL
FirstService Project Management was engaged by a homeowner association in Kenwood, IL to project manage a vital structural repair project. After years of observed settlement issues a Geotechnical Engineer was hired to perform soil investigations. The findings revealed the soil was not suitable to support the buildings. To remedy the issue, it was recommended that the board install piers to help stabilize and underpin each building’s existing walls or columns.
Key components of project:
- Hydraulic installation of piers
- Replacement of unit flooring and wall repair
- Façade repairs, including masonry repair
Lakeview, IL
FSPM was engaged by the condo association at a Chicago high-rise community to replace the roof access ladder in order to comply with city and OSHA code as well as to ensure staff safety.
Key components of project:
- Installation of a cage with a lock for authorized personnel only
- Installation of a self-retracting lanyard (SRL)
Project highlight(s):
Communication could not have been better. Extremely satisfied in all regards. FSPM was far superior to any prior work during my time on the board of directors, and as far as I can tell, well before that as well.
Ron Stevens
Board President
Lincoln Park, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by this historic, 9-storyLincoln Park Condo Association to manage a Full Common Corridor Renovation. This project was comprised of two key improvements, safety enhancements and esthetic enhancement. FSPM ensured overall fire safety for residents with the installation of an entire building wide fire alarm and sprinkler system. Bright exit signs were installed to ensure all residents are able to clearly identify the nearest exit in the case of an emergency.
The installation of new coffered ceilings, crown molding, wainscoting, wall paper, and paint enhanced the overall esthetic of the property, adding to property value and resident satisfaction.
Key components of project:
- Installation of new fire sprinkler & fire alarm
- Installation of new egress doors
- Updated emergency lighting & exit signs
- Installed all new soffits, coffered ceilings, crown molding, wainscoting, wall covering, & paint
- New carpet installation
Lincoln Park, Chicago
FirstService Project Management partnered with a Lincoln Park condominium association for the removal and upgrade of the building existing door systems.
Key components of project:
- Installed new storefront door and transom with electronic lock and automatic operator
Project highlight(s):
- FirstService Project Management was able to return over $20,000 of remaining funds back to the association, the additional dollars will be used to fabricate and install a new rear door entrance.
Lincoln Park, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by a condo association board in the Lincoln Park community to manage a critical garage repair project. The work ranged from simple crack repairs and tuckpointing to full-scale membrane replacement and painting of the entire interior and exterior of the garage.
Key components of project:
- Remove & replace 100% of existing light fixtures with high efficacy, motion-sensitive, LED fixtures
- Installed new waterproofing membrane system
- Installed new drain assemblies
- CMU wall rebuild
Project highlight(s):
- FirstService Project Management was able to return over $150,000 of remaining funds back to the association, the additional dollars were used to make further improvements to the property.
Lincoln Park, Chicago
FSPM was given the opportunity to partner with a Lincoln Park condominium association to bring a common area renovation project to life. The board requested updates to their corridor, main lobby, and fitness center renovation.
Key components of project:
- Painting walls, doors, and installation of wall covering
- Replacement of all flooring and trim
Project highlight(s):
Cost savings generated by the FirstService Project Management team allowed the board to add additional scope to the project while still finishing within the $1,500,000 budget.
Oak Lawn, IL
FirstService Project Management was presented with an opportunity to partner with a homeowner association in Oak Lawn, Illinois. After years of wear and tear the board commissioned a full roof replacement including the rebuild of two car port roofs.
Key components of project:
- Installation of 60 mil TPO roofing system
- Installation of polyisocyanurate insulation
Project testimonial:
The integrity, diligence, hard work, and “going the extra mile” are the reasons of why the finished job is exceptional. I am aware of all the extreme difficulties this project involved. The project management team did an amazing job with coordinating every trade, with as little inconvenience to the unit owners as possible.
–Sharon Stone
Resident & Board Member
River North, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by the board of directors for a River North condominium association to manage the associations fitness center build-out and hospitality suite. The goal of this project was to combine the fitness center with the former hospitality suite to make a larger fitness center. The common meeting room was then converted into a new, updated hospitality suite.
Key components of project:
- · Modernized room aesthetic, which included space maximization and efficiency
- · Upgraded electrical systems, including modernized lighting scheme
- · Upgraded plumbing and mechanical systems
- · Improved fire safety
Project highlight(s):
FirstService Project Management was able to return $14,000 of remaining funds back to the association.
River North, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by the board of directors at a River North condo association to investigate the scope of work required for the installation of a retaining wall to close off the vaulted basement and eliminate existing water infiltration issues.
Key components of project:
- Demo and removal of existing steel and sidewalk
- Existing steel column and base plate repair
- Build reinforced concrete foundation wall
- Install new structural beam and supports
- Provide and install precast hollow core concrete planks
- Foundation waterproofing and drainage
- Brick and tuckpoint repair
River North, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by the board of directors at a River North condo association to perform a pre-construction assessment as well as manage renovations to the community fitness center and whirlpool room.
Key components of project:
- Redesign of existing fitness room and whirlpool suite
- Modernized room aesthetic, which included space maximization and efficiency
- Upgraded electrical systems, including modernized lighting scheme
- Upgraded plumbing and mechanical systems
South Shore, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by a 12-story high-rise in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood to manage a fire door replacement project. This project ensured that homeowners would be able to safely use fire doors in the event of an emergency. The project included removing non-code compliant doors, frames, and side lights from fire doors.
Key components of project:
- Rework openings (carpentry, masonry, and sealant) to accept new doors
- Installation of new code compliant fire doors, frames, side lights, and hardware
- Esthetically refreshed doors and frames
Project testimonial:
FSPM takes full control while updating myself as a manager as well as the board members. They are available for last minute meetings and the owners are allowed to email or call them directly. Their updates are thorough and provided weekly. I appreciate their help from start to finish!
-Sparkle Wilson
Property Manager
West Loop, Chicago
FirstService Project Management partnered with a West Loop condo association to repair the resident parking garage. After years of weather damage and wear and tear several places in the garage needed concrete and joint repair.
Key components of project:
- Full replacement of the severely damaged expansion joints at building bridge
- Replacement of membrane throughout the west garage
Wrigleyville, Chicago
FirstService Project Management had the opportunity to partner with a Wrigleyville condo association to manage a laundry room renovation project.
Key components of project:
- All pipes, drainage, and electrical systems were brought to code city code
- New laundry space provided safer, brighter, and more aesthetically pleasing space to all residents
Depending on your community, your association may decide to renovate or expand an existing space depending on the changing resident demographic. For instance, in the case of active lifestyle communities, consider adding aging in place accommodations to common spaces such as removing old carpet in place of non-slip hard flooring, remodeling entryways to accommodate ramps or even installing a chair lift where appropriate. These lifestyle accommodations can improve the overall safety and wellbeing of aging residents in your community.
FirstService Project Management is here to help your community association with its next capital improvement project. FirstService Project management partners with associations, like yours, to help develop and maintain safe residential properties. Our tenured team of capital improvement professionals will ensure your construction project is managed from concept to completion. We partner with additional FirstService Residential core services such as FirstService Financial to leverage the best rates for our associations. FSPM will work to apply for any rebates with utility companies when updating or recommissioning your property’s mechanical equipment.
With FirstService Energy, our experts are here to guide your building toward energy and cost savings. We assist in capitalizing on existing opportunities, stacking energy incentives, and future planning. This enables your building to take advantage of available cost reductions, and you can get back to focusing on your priorities as a board member.
Whether your community is beginning a new project or needs help with a project underway, FirstService Project Management welcomes the opportunity to meet with you, assess your needs and make sure that your project is completed efficiently and effectively from concept to completion.