Chicago
Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion
An investor in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wants to convert the upper office floors of the 38-story, circa 1927 Pittsfield Building in Chicago into 214 apartments, adding to the 442 residences...
Moxi Autonomous Robot Completes 1 Million Deliveries
Diligent Robotics Inc. announced in February that its Moxi mobile manipulator surpassed 1 million deliveries across its entire fleet, according to The Robot Report. Moxi completed its millionth delivery as...
Elevator Modernization Underway at Chicagoland OPHA Tower
In a letter to the editor of the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest, Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) Executive Director David Pope said OPHA is currently undertaking...
Chicago Elevator Acquired by Team of Industry Veterans
Chicago Elevator, formerly known as Elevator Industries of Illinois and headquartered on Chicago's West Grand Avenue, announced its acquisition by industry veterans Mike Askren, Steve Kowalewicz and Ed Reardon. Chicago...
Two Chicago Historic Skyscrapers Saved From Demolition
Two landmark Chicago skyscrapers, the Century and Consumers Buildings, have been saved from demolition, ArchDaily reports. These structures were initially set for destruction. However, after extensive advocacy and public pressure,...
Perez Named Regional VP at Blackstone Elevator Consulting
Blackstone Elevator Consulting, Inc., headquartered in Geneva, Illinois, announced that Jose Perez has been appointed regional vice president (VP) Midwest. Perez joins Blackstone from VDA, Inc., of Chicago, where he...
CTBUH President Antony Wood To Step Down
After nearly 20 years at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Dr. Antony Wood has made the decision to step down as president at the end of...
Chicagoland’s EIS Becomes Part of VDA Group
VDA Group announced on September 6 that Chicagoland-based Elevator Inspection Service Inc. (EIS) has joined the VDA family of companies. Led by President Frank Cervone and Principal Anthony J. DiBiase,...
Elevator Consultant Solutions Expanding Network
Montana-based Elevator Consultant Solutions, a network of elevator consulting companies, has announced its expansion by partnering with local elevator consultants to better serve building owners and managers across the country,...
Pavilon Promoted to KONE Sales Executive in Chicago
Eric Pavilon announced he has been promoted from senior sales consultant to sales executive at KONE in Chicago. Holding a bachelor's degree in construction management from Illinois State University, Pavilon...
