Category Archives: Construction

New Development Concepts Spur Growth in the Near North

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Cathie Cushing Duff

The rumbling about developing more community base commerce in the Cabrini Green area of Chicago is growing into dialogue.  In an article in the Chicago Sun Times some of the issues regarding this project are clearly outlined.  For a developer … Continue reading →

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City Elections Winding Up

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cathie Cushing Duff

For those of us in the Chicago area, local elections are not a one time event.  Since our Mayor and Aldermen have to be elected by a simple majority, and any number of successful petitioners are allowed to run, the … Continue reading →

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Drawing, Drawing, Who’s Got the Drawing?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Cathie Cushing Duff

The amount of data that is collected and distributed during the construction of a building is staggering.  Not only the design sketches, but floor plans, elevations, detail drawings, specifications, code and engineering details, but the shop drawings from each discipline, … Continue reading →

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