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Featured Project

> Hennig Genset Facility

LOCATION

Machesney Park, IL

PROJECT NEED

This new building needed just the right logistics for power as well as the appropriate amount of space for crane capacity, outdoor storage, and offices

BUILDING SIZE

125,000 square-ft

WHAT WE DID

  • Provided Design-Build services to fast track construction of this new facility on 6 acres of greenfield land
  • Preliminary design to occupancy was just 18 months
  • Helped secure the property and land next door several years prior when Hennig started planning for this project
  • Facilitated economic development incentives
  • Project highlights include two-story offices; high-end lobby finishes; eight (8) 30T cranes and seven (7) 5T cranes in the 42-foot-tall manufacturing area

Featured Project

> Rockford Park District Mega Sports Center

LOCATION

Loves Park, Illinois

PROJECT NEED

A general contractor to oversee the construction of a 134,446 square foot, 93 feet tall  addition to the existing indoor sports complex

BUILDING SIZE

134,446 square-ft

WHAT WE DID

  • Handled construction of the 134,446 square foot steel addition to the current indoor playing field
  • Construction of connector building to attach current and new facility including main lobby area, concession services and restrooms
  • Ensured existing facility remained in use while construction progressed

Featured Project

> Goodwill Industries

LOCATION

Rockford, IL

PROJECT NEED

Provide Construction Management services to convert a former Gander Mountain retail store into Goodwill’s new flagship store in a main retail corridor of Rockford

BUILDING SIZE

30,000 square-ft

WHAT WE DID

  • Pre-construction services included developing a realistic budget and schedule; throughout the project timeline, we remained on time and on budget
  • This is the 7th project we have completed with Goodwill
  • Project highlights included: a drive-thru canopy to serve their high-traffic donation drop-off area

Featured Project

> US Waterproofing HQ

LOCATION

Schaumburg, IL

PROJECT NEED

After choosing a specific location, US Waterproofing looked to us to repurpose their new space into their corporate headquarters

BUILDING SIZE

40,000 square-ft

WHAT WE DID

  • Provided Construction Management/General Contracting services for a 40,000 SF complete gut and remodel of an existing precast building
  • Cut in 21 new window and door openings in existing precast wall system
  • Project highlights included: new 2-story office mezzanine, additional parking and sitework, dock fill in, and new roof

Featured Project

> PMI Aerospace

LOCATION

Rockford, IL

PROJECT NEED

PMI Aerospace needed expert general contracting services for an addition and a complete office area remodeling

BUILDING SIZE

21,000 square-ft addition
3,600 square-ft office remodel

WHAT WE DID

  • Constructed a 21,000 square-feet insulated metal panel addition to include a state-of-the-art quality lab and inventory-control system as well as to expand capacity to house new machinery
  • Completed a full office update and remodel
  • Self-performed exterior office siding and all carpentry work

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LEED-Accredited for Green Building Construction and Design, Cord Construction is a leader in the successful completion of projects with sustainable construction practices. Green buildings are beneficial for the environment and provide a long-term benefit to building owners and tenants.

Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals and Green Associates who are members of the U.S. Green Building Council and follow the LEED rating system in our sustainable projects.

ASHE-Accredited for Health Care Construction

The Cord Construction team includes ASHE-certificate holders who have the training, knowledge and proven experience to work in the health care construction environment.

Beyond field experience, our team is on top of health care construction trends and regulations, including: design and construction process; Life Safety Code compliance; construction risk assessment; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP); medical gas systems; and medical technology.