Façade
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Gold Coast, Chicago
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Gold Coast, Chicago
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Lakeview, Chicago
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River North, Chicago
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South Shore, Chicago
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The Loop, Chicago
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West Loop, Chicago
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West Loop, Chicago
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Westmont, IL
Gold Coast, Chicago
FirstService Project Management successfully managed this façade renovation and window replacement project for a high-profile building in Chicago’s Gold Coast. In addition to the scope below, FSPM was also responsible for managing the project schedule and coordinating the necessary unit access with the owners via phone calls, emails and in person walkthroughs/meetings so they were fully aware of what to expect during the project.
Key components of project:
- Replacement of all residential window and door systems on 20 floors and building mezzanine
- Façade repair and painting
- Individual unit preparation for construction
Gold Coast, Chicago
FSPM was engaged by a Gold Coast condominium association to develop a façade renovation project. The project included repairs to the concrete columns, window lintels, along with ancillary work related to the brick masonry and sealants. FSPM worked with an In Good Company engineer to investigate the existing conditions of the building to determine the extent of repairs that would need to be done around the building. FSPM then solicited proposals from masonry restoration contractors. Through scope and proposal reviews, FSPM recommended a masonry restoration contractor that provided the most cost-effective proposal, while also having a clear understanding of the scope of work and the goals of the project.
Key components of project:
- Construction management for entire façade project
- Partnership with In Good Company engineer vendor
- Full masonry restoration for Chicago condominium high-rise
Lakeview, Chicago
FSPM was engaged by the Lakeview Condo Association to investigate water infiltration issues. Inspective openings were made after a series of prototype drops to determine where the water was entering the building from and what repairs would be needed to prevent that from happening. FSPM worked with the masonry contractor to develop the project schedule and phasing plan to complete the project in one year. FSPM worked with the masonry contractor to develop the project schedule and phasing plan to complete the project in one year.
Key components of project:
- Brick/sill replacement
- Tuckpointing
- Flashing installation
- Steel intel replacement
Project highlight(s):
The entire project was completed within one year. FSPM was able to save the association $319,000. The association planned to roll the savings into a roofing project.
River North, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by the association board at a high-rise building in Chicago to manage a critical balcony and facade repair project. The work ranged from simple exterior paint to more complex masonry repairs on the 19-story building.
Key components of project:
- Concrete repairs
- Waterproofing membrane repairs
- Sealant repairs
- Concrete painting
- Balcony anchorage replacement
- Cleaning and sealing of existing anchors
- Balcony railing painting
- Clean and power wash all precast on all four elevations
- Complete replacement of perimeter and balcony sealant
- Cove sealant replacement on all four elevations
- Complete membrane replacement on specified balconies
- Concrete repairs to façade to conceal exposed rebar
- Sealant at all counterflashing at terrace level / railing repair and paint
- Remove and replace terrace level pavers
Project highlight(s):
FSPM was able to save and return to the association $113,500.
South Shore, Chicago
FSPM managed the following scope of work to support a façade renovation project of a 12-story high rise in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.
Key components of project:
- Remove terracotta coping stones, install proper through-wall flashing and then reinstall coping stones
- Remove and replace all spalled or damaged bricks
- Grind and tuckpoint west and south elevations
- Removal & Replacement of 20 exterior fire doors
Project testimonial:
FSPM’s communication was excellent and came in multiple formats and even included in person updates to our Board and shareholders of the cooperative. Extremely professional. We could not have asked for anything more. The team was great. FSPM far exceeded any previous project management. FSPM was one of the main reasons we contracted with FirstService Residential for property management. They have been wonderful to work with on many projects for the building.
-Kevin Ryan
Former Board President
The Loop, Chicago
FirstService Project Management was engaged by FirstService Residential and the board at a condominium building located in the Loop of Chicago to manage their high-rise façade renovation project.
Key components of project:
- Remove and replace sealant around all punched openings
- Power wash existing pavers on all 182 balconies
- Strip, prep and paint all 182 unit balconies
Project highlight(s):
FSPM was able to save and return to the association $125,700.
Project testimonial:
This project, from the pre-construction meetings to the final product, was run professionally and seamlessly. Zach, Scott and Shane worked very well as a team and were very attentive to the needs of the building and the residents. A project of this magnitude had the potential for extreme negative impact in many arenas but due to the professional, diligent efforts of FSPM and the team they assembled that did not occur. I highly recommend FSPM to manage any and all projects. FSPM provided Class A project management .
-Clifford Hill, Chief Engineer
West Loop, Chicago
FSPM was engaged by a condominium association in West Loop to perform a critical façade investigation into multiple areas where water infiltrated throughout two buildings. Upon inspection the team discovered subpar construction of the CMU. As a result, it was determined that the existing CMU column needed to be demolished, and a new column would need to be constructed. FSPM partnered with Klein & Hoffman to strategies the best course of action for repair.
Key components of project:
- Removed and replaced a 5-story CMU column with steel reinforcing added at each level and cladded in brick the length of the column
- Installed a drip-edge and provided ventilation holes in the structural panels of one of the upper balconies
- Removed and replaced sealant around the sliding door systems at each of the upper-level balconies
- Removed, replaced, and resealed damaged clay coping tiles
- Removal and replacement of sills undercoating and exterior finish for window
Project testimonial:
The entire team is great to work with. All detail oriented and willing to adjust on the fly to satisfy the client.
-Deb O’Hagan, Portfolio Manager
West Loop, Chicago
FSPM had the opportunity to partner with a condo association board in Chicago’s West Loop area to manage an extensive roof replacement project. The project saw the removal of the existing TPO and EPDM roofing systems at the main roof and penthouse.
Key components of project:
- Installed a new SBS modified Bitumen roofing system
Westmont, IL
FirstService Residential and a suburban Homeowners’ Association engaged FSPM to manage a façade renovation project for this suburban community comprised of 182 units within 33 buildings.
Key components of project:
- Removal and replacement of all shutters, trim, soffits, and gutters
- Removal and installation of new siding
- Replace all OSB sheathing underneath the vinyl siding
- All trim, vinyl siding, board and batten were color-matched and pre-finished to avoid unnecessary painting and maintenance.
Project highlight(s):
- Project was completed three months ahead of schedule
- FSPM generated a $12,000 cost savings for the association
Project testimonial:
Weekly executive summaries by Zack Dubs have been very punctual and consistently updated.
-Young Chai
Orchard Gate Board Member
FSPM works in partnership with the community association board to determine all of the aspects of the buildings façade; this includes, building design, materials, fabrication, certification and installation. FSPM works with FirstService Residential clients from the city to suburbs helping each board shape their desired community landscape. Our project managers sit down to understand the unique needs of each property, their community, and community culture so that each project is completed with the upmost architectural integrity.
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.