Award of Merit, Government/Public Building Chicago Joint Public Safety Training Center

Spanning more than 30 acres, this $92-million campus creates a space for first responders to receive specialized, scenario-based training that emphasizes hands-on tactical practice in real-world situations.

Combating material shortages, inflation and cost escalation took consolidated effort. When TPO roofing membranes became scarce, the team developed a temporary roofing system to enclose the building so interior work could begin. Nonetheless, the project faced cascading delays since acoustical soundproofing couldn’t be installed without a finished roof. The team instead modified the soundproofing approach so installation could proceed within the new constraints.