OPPLOANS - 130 E. RANDOLPH-PRUDENTIAL I, CHICAGO

The 32,500 sq. ft. OppLoans tenant space had to be on a super fast-track to hit a drop dead move in date. BEAR worked closely with JLL and Perkins+Will from single sheet CD’s as they became available to price the project in phases. Verbal contracts with sub-contractors and “on the fly” submittals were successfully finessed to complete the project on time! Project Executive Ben Miles, Project Coordinator Mike Chesler and Superintendent Steve Wisniowicz performed for BEAR.

NORTHWESTERN TECHNOLOGICAL INSTRUMENT SHOP

Northwestern University engaged BEAR to build out their Tech Institute: Instrument and Electronics shop in Evanston, IL.?The 7,800 sq. ft. space was designed by Vera Rice Architects. Project Manager Phillip Williams, Sr. Project Coordinator Lori Luna and Superintendent Steve Bryant managed the project for BEAR.

8755 W. HIGGINS

BEAR was contracted by JLL to build out an 8,048 sq. ft. tenant space for Automated Business Design at 8755 W. Higgins, Chicago. Whitney successfully planned and designed the space to be used as a marketing tool for visiting clients. Interesting floor surfaces, smart wall accents and colorful fabrics created a lively, timeless ambience. Ben Miles was the Project Executive for BEAR and was supported by Project Coordinator Mike Chesler and Superintendent Steve Wisniowicz.

MEDICAL HOME NETWORK - 180 N. STETSON, CHICAGO

JLL awarded BEAR the Medical Home Network project. East Lake Studio designed the 10,631 sq. ft. open floor plan space. Project Executive Ben Miles, Project Coordinator Mike Chesler and Superintendent Dan Miles successfully managed the project for BEAR.

WICKET?TOOTSIE WARRICK

Tootsie, a frequent visitor at BEAR’s 1 N. LaSalle office, won 1st prize in the Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest. Tootsie dressed up as an Ewok!? Nick and Erica Minella are her proud best friends.?Nick is a Sr. project manager with BEAR.

National Night Out

Senior Vice President Dennis Hill and Executive Assistant Susan Ward accept an award from Marina Sullivan of the Rolling Meadows Police Department. Presented in recognition of BEAR’s continued annual support of the National Night Out program, which serves to enhance the communication and cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. This year's event was held on August 1.

0-124 MPH IN 5.72 SECONDS

0-124 MPH IN 5.72 SECONDS

Project Executive Joe Malfeo drove his production Chevy Nova to at 150.93 MPH in 8.77 seconds. That is 0-124 MPH in 5.72 seconds. No other production car in the world can match those numbers.?Joe has recently been invited to join the Midwest Super Stock Mafia Racing Team which frequently is invited by various tracks to entertain their spectators. Gooooooooooooooooooooo Joe!

GO WHITE SOX

BEAR went to the south side to support their Sox. Watch out for the Sox in 2019!

SAFETY

Monica Brennan is BEAR’s Workers Compensation and Safety Coordinator. Assurance Agency thinks so highly of Monica they asked her to write and post an article on their blog. Assurance Agency-Lowering Workers Compensation Claims.?BEAR thinks highly of Monica, too. BEAR’s current MOD Rating is .72 with a five year average of .73 (anything below 1.0 is outstanding).

5K

A burst of autumn color under an umbrella blue sky highlighted the 4th annual BEAR 5K run/walk.?Kids of all ages and their best friends enjoyed the sunshine, fresh air, food and a raffle.

BOMA GOLF CLASSIC

Vice President Paul Larkin and Account Executive Bill Ziemek handing cigars out at the 2017 Chicago BOMA golf classic at Cog Hill.

Marci Morel

Marci Morel works at BEAR’s HQ as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

NICK WIENOLD

Nick Wienold joined BEAR as an Assistant Project Manager working at the Old Chicago Post Office.

JOE VITALE

Joe Vitale is a Project Manager working the suburban projects from BEAR’s HQ.