Representative Projects

The following is a listing of a modest number of various projects from our past. If a project has a more detailed description, you may follow the link in the job name. Jobs are sorted by category and listed alphabetically. Some jobs fall under multiple categoeries.

Arch. Precast Concrete Work Cast Stone Work
Renovation Work Thin Shell GFRC, GRG, & FRP Work
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Past Thin Shell GFRC, GRG, and FRP Work

    South Bend, IN

    Eck Center, Notre Dame University


    Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative (860-657-8077)
    General: Casteel Construction Corp.
    Materials Supplied: GRG Arches & Spandrels
    Completion Date: September 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $139,000

    Great Lakes, IL

    Great Lakes Naval Training Base


    Architect: The Jenkins Group
    General: Boller Construction
    Materials Supplied: GFRC Fascia Panels
    Completion Date: November 1994

    Approximate Value of Materials: $70,000

    Kendall County, IL

    Kendall County Courthouse


    Architect: Healy, Snyder, Bender & Associates
    General: Oliver Structures
    Materials Supplied: GFRC Fascia, Trim
    Completion Date: October 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $40,000

    Plainfield, IL

    Plainfield Elementary School


    Architect: Healy, Snyder, Bender & Associates
    General: E.W. Howell Co.
    Materials Supplied: GFRC Column Covers
    Completion Date: May 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $4,000

    Chicago, IL

    Trigen Central Plant


    Architect: Sverdrup Facilities
    General: Sverdrup Facilities
    Materials Supplied: GFRC Panels
    Completion Date: May 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $50,000

    Troy, IL

    Troy School


    Architect: Healy, Snyder, Bender & Associates
    General: Dillon Enterprises
    Materials Supplied: GFRC Column Covers
    Completion Date: November 1995

    Approximate Value of Materials: $10,000

    Chicago, IL

    Chase Branch Bank


    Architect: Interplan Midwest LLC (630) 932-2336
    General: Charter Construction (847) 342-1188
    Mason: The Levy Company
    Materials Supplied: FRP Cornice
    Completion Date: November 2005

    Approximate Value of Materials: $40,000

Past Cast Stone Work

    Chicago, IL

    Balbo Bridge/Grant Park


    Architect: DLK Architecture - Paul Alessandro (312-322-0911)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: W.R. Weis Stone Systems
    Materials Supplied: Balustrade, Stairs, Panels, Ornaments, Large Fountain Bowl
    Completion Date: August 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $775,000

    Chicago, IL

    Congress Plaza Renovation


    Architect: DLK Architecture - Paul Alessandro (312-322-0911)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: II-in-One
    Materials Supplied: Balustrade, Stairs, Panels, Ornaments, Benches, Bollards
    Completion Date: June 1995

    Approximate Value of Materials: $775,000

    Deerfield, IL

    Coromandel


    Architect: Optima (847-835-8400)
    General: Optima
    Mason: Loucon
    Materials Supplied: Lintels, Fascia, Sills, Caps
    Completion Date: 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $950,000

    Chicago, IL

    DePaul University


    Architect: Antunovich Associates (312-266-1126)
    General: Anderson
    Mason: Crouch-Walker
    Materials Supplied: Trim, Sills, Medallions to match existing terra cotta
    Completion Date: ongoing

    Approximate Value of Materials: $40,000

    Kenilworth, IL

    Donnellan Residence


    Architect: Reynolds Group (847-889-6508)
    General: Reynolds Group
    Mason: Hawthorn Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Residential Architectural Pieces, misc.
    Completion Date: September 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $90,000

    Evanston, IL

    Evanston Public Library


    Architect: Nagle, Hartray & Associates, Ltd. (312-832-6900)
    General: W.E. O'Neil
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Sills, Panels, Trim, Benches, Coping
    Completion Date: August 1994

    Approximate Value of Materials: $240,000

    Chicago, IL

    Foreman High School


    Architect: Environ (312-951-8863)
    General: Friedler Construction
    Mason: Benson & Son
    Materials Supplied: Coping, Friezes, Trim (to match and replace existing terra cotta)
    Completion Date:

    Approximate Value of Materials: $50,000

    Chicago, IL

    Foster & Bryn Mawr Lake Shore Drive Bridges


    Architect: CDOT/IDOT - Mr. Chris Holt (312-744-3528)
    General: Cox
    Mason: W.R. Weis
    Materials Supplied: Barrier Walls, Panels
    Completion Date: November 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $300,000

    Glen Ellyn, IL

    Glen Ellyn Public Library


    Architect: Cordogan, Clark & Associates (312-943-7300)
    General: E.W. Corrigan
    Mason: Mulligan Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Arched Panels, Sills, Trim, Signage
    Completion Date: June 1995

    Approximate Value of Materials: $180,000

    South Bend, IN

    Leighton Memorial Plaza


    Architect: Urban Design
    General: Verkler -South Bend
    Materials Supplied: Banding, Coping, Column Covers, Panels
    Completion Date: May 1999

    Approximate Value of Materials: $180,000

    Chicago, IL

    Loyola University Gentile Building


    Architect: Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz (312-245-5250)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Trim, Panels, Coping, Sills, Signage
    Completion Date: September 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $300,000

    McHenry, IL

    McHenry County Government Center


    Architect: Legat Architects (847-662-3535)
    General: Kiewit Western
    Mason: Esche & Lee
    Materials Supplied: Panels, Lintels, Coping, Sills, Signage
    Completion Date: June 1992

    Approximate Value of Materials: $470,000

    Chicago, IL

    McKinley Park


    Architect: McBride (312-266-7400)
    General: Namat
    Materials Supplied: Balustrade System
    Completion Date: September 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $100,000

    Chicago, IL

    Median Planters


    Architect: CDOT (312-744-3520)
    General: Western Industries
    Materials Supplied: Median Planters (Congress, LaSalle, Randolph, etc.)
    Completion Date: 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $1,000,000

    Winnetka, IL

    Northern Trust Bank


    Architect: O'Donnel, Wicklund, Pigozzi & Peterson (312-332-9600)
    General: Bulley & Andrews
    Mason: Esche & Lee
    Materials Supplied: Cornice, Panels, Columns
    Completion Date: March 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $160,000

    Chicago, IL

    Soldier Field


    Architect: Knight Engineers (312-346-2300)
    General: O'Neil Construction
    Mason: Thorlief Larsen & Co.
    Materials Supplied: Lintels, Wall Block, Mutules, Various Ornamental Pieces
    Completion Date: April 1994

    Approximate Value of Materials: $348,000

    Chicago, IL

    St. Ignatius College Prep I


    Architect: Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz (312-245-5250)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Various Ornamental Pieces
    Completion Date: Ongoing

    Approximate Value of Materials: $220,000

Past Arch. Precast Concrete Work

    Oakbrook, IL

    Clubhouse International


    Architect: Winslow Associates, Oklahoma
    General: Crown Construction Enterprises
    Mason: Masonry Construction
    Materials Supplied: Quoins, Buse, Pilasters, Spandrel Panels, Keystones, Curved Soffit.
    Completion Date: November 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $75,000

    Deerfield, IL

    Coromandel


    Architect: Optima (847-835-8400)
    General: Optima
    Mason: Loucon
    Materials Supplied: Lintels, Fascia, Sills, Caps
    Completion Date: 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $950,000

    Chicago, IL

    Foster & Bryn Mawr Lake Shore Drive Bridges


    Architect: CDOT/IDOT - Mr. Chris Holt (312-744-3528)
    General: Cox
    Mason: W.R. Weis
    Materials Supplied: Barrier Walls, Panels
    Completion Date: November 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $300,000

    Glen Ellyn, IL

    Glen Ellyn Public Library


    Architect: Cordogan, Clark & Associates (312-943-7300)
    General: E.W. Corrigan
    Mason: Mulligan Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Panels, Trim, Signage
    Completion Date: June 1995

    Approximate Value of Materials: $180,000

    Wilmette, IL

    Jewel/Osco


    Architect: Camburas & Theodore (847-298-1525)
    General: G.A. Johnson
    Mason: Crouch Walker
    Materials Supplied: Wall Panels, Beams, Trim, Signage
    Completion Date: August 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $100,000

    Chicago, IL

    Loyola University Multipurpose Facility


    Architect: Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz (312-245-5250)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Trim, Panels, Coping, Sills, Signage
    Completion Date: September 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $300,000

    Chicago, IL

    Median Planters (Various Jobs)


    Architect: CDOT (312-744-3520) - Knight (312-346-2300)
    General: Western Industries
    Materials Supplied: Median Planters (Congress, LaSalle, Randolph, etc.)
    Completion Date: 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $1,000,000

    Wilmette, IL

    Northern Trust Bank


    Architect: O'Donnel, Wicklund, Pigozzi & Peterson (312-332-9600)
    General: Bulley & Andrews
    Mason: Esche & Lee
    Materials Supplied: Base, Cornice, Columns, Trim, Signage
    Completion Date: March 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $160,000

    Chicago, IL

    One Superior Place (Cathedral Place)


    Architect: Loewenberg & Associates (312-440-9600)
    General: Fred Teitelbaum Construction Co.
    Materials Supplied: Garage Spandrels, Column Covers, Walls
    Completion Date: May 1999

    Approximate Value of Materials: $824,000

    Chicago, IL

    St. Ignatius College Prep II


    Architect: Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz (312-245-5250)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Various Ornamental Pieces
    Completion Date: Ongoing

    Approximate Value of Materials: $150,000

    Chicago, IL

    Lasalle Street Plaza


    Architect: Chicago Department of Transportation
    General: Meccor
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Panels, Coping, Dies, Corbels, Bollards, Obelisks , Banding
    Completion Date: Spring, 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $400,000

    Lake Shore Drive & the Chicago River, Chicago, IL

    Riverwalk Gateway


    Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
    General: John Keno & Co., Inc.
    Materials Supplied:
    Completion Date: August, 1999

    Approximate Value of Materials: $300,000

Past Renovation Work

    Chicago, IL

    63rd Street Beachhouse Rehab.


    Architect: CTE/Wolff (312-663-5494)
    General: F.H. Paschen
    Mason: Takao Nagai
    Materials Supplied: Caps, Columns, Benches, Water Fountain, Architectural Brackets
    Completion Date: May 1999

    Approximate Value of Materials: $100,000

    Chicago, IL

    Congress Plaza Renovation


    Architect: DLK Architecture - Paul Alessandro (312-322-0911)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: II-in-One
    Materials Supplied: Balustrade, Stairs, Panels, Ornaments, Benches, Bollards
    Completion Date: July 1995

    Approximate Value of Materials: $750,000

    Chicago, IL

    Balbo Bridge/Grant Park


    Architect: DLK Architecture - Paul Alessandro (312-322-0911)
    General: Walsh Construction
    Mason: W.R.Weis Stone Systems
    Materials Supplied: Balustrade, Stairs, Panels, Ornaments, Large Fountain Bowl
    Completion Date: August 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $750,000

    Chicago, IL

    St. Ignatius College Prep


    Architect: Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz - Jim Curtin (312-245-5250)
    General: Walsh Construction/Ceisel Masonry
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Various Ornamental Pieces
    Completion Date: Ongoing (many projects)

    Approximate Value of Materials: $150,000

    Highland Park, IL

    Schwartz Residence


    Architect: Soos & Associates - Robert Soos (847-540-0345)
    General: Architectural Development
    Materials Supplied: Sills, Columns, Caps, Coping, Lintels
    Completion Date:

    Approximate Value of Materials: $10,000

    Chicago, IL

    Kornick Residence


    Architect: Michael J. Pado (312-440-1474)
    General: Ladner
    Materials Supplied: Cast Stone Treads & Trim
    Completion Date: August 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $10,000

    1150 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL

    DePaul University


    Architect: Antunovich Associates (312-266-1126)
    General: Anderson
    Mason: Crouch-Walker
    Materials Supplied: Trim, Sills, Medallions on an addition (to match existing terra cotta)
    Completion Date: ongoing

    Approximate Value of Materials: $40,000

    Chicago, IL

    Soldier Field


    Architect: Hasbrouck, Peterson Assoc. - Leslie Gilmore (312-922-7211)
    General: O'Neil Construction
    Mason: Thorlief Larsen & Son
    Materials Supplied: Lintels, Wall Block, Mutules, Various Ornamental Pieces
    Completion Date: April 1994

    Approximate Value of Materials: $325,000

    Chicago, IL

    Douglas Park


    Architect: Raths, Raths & Johnson (708-325-6160)
    General: F.H. Paschen
    Mason: II-in-One
    Materials Supplied: Coping, Beams
    Completion Date: August 1996

    Approximate Value of Materials: $20,000

    Gary, IN

    Marquette Park & Gary Aquatorium


    Architect: Greg Jenkins (312-899-1998)
    General: Gary Park District and others
    Mason: Sourliss, multiple others
    Materials Supplied: Capstone, Coping, Urns, Balconies, Various Pieces
    Completion Date: Ongoing since 1991

    Approximate Value of Materials: $250,000

    Chicago, IL

    Foreman High School


    Architect: Environ (312-951-8863)
    General: Friedler Construction
    Mason: Benson & Son
    Materials Supplied: Coping, Friezes, Trim (to match existing terra cotta)
    Completion Date:

    Approximate Value of Materials: $50,000

    Chicago, IL

    Oriental Theatre


    Architect: Daniel P. Coffey & Assoc. Ltd. (312-382-9898)
    General: O'Neil
    Mason: Ceisel Masonry
    Materials Supplied: Terra Cotta to construct new entrances and for repair work
    Completion Date: December 1998

    Approximate Value of Materials: $60,000

Past Mosaic Work

    Chicago, IL

    Lakeview High School Campus Park Benches


    Architect: Wolff Landscape Architecture (312) 663-5494
    General:
    Mason: Great Lakes Landscape Company
    Materials Supplied: Precast Benches to receive mosaic tile
    Completion Date: September 1997

    Approximate Value of Materials: $10,000