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LEGALPEOPLE

Chicago, IL

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • • 14,000 SF high-end commercial office build-out completed within the historic 100-year-old McKinlock Building in Chicago’s Central Business District, blending modern workplace design with preserved architectural character.
     

  • Comprehensive hazardous materials abatement and encapsulation performed in full compliance with safety and environmental regulations, ensuring a secure and code-compliant workspace.
     

  • Delivered over $40,000 in cost savings through strategic MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) value engineering without compromising performance or design integrity.
     

  • Successfully executed construction within an actively occupied tenant space, minimizing disruption to daily business operations through careful phasing and coordination.
     

  • Maintained project schedule while efficiently managing and executing 23 client-driven change orders, demonstrating flexibility and strong project management.
     

  • Accelerated project timeline from 14 weeks to just 8 weeks through optimized scheduling, resource allocation, and streamlined construction processes.

IN-HOUSE SERVICES:

  1. In-house Glass & Glazing Installation

  2. Ceiling Grid Reconfiguration

  3. Commercial Drywall Installation

  4. Interior Painting & Finishes

  5. Custom Commercial Flooring Installation

“Clarion played an instrumental role in managing and completing the buildout of Legalpeople’s leased space on-time and, more importantly, on budget. The transformation of the space by Clarion’s entire construction team impressed our tenant, Legalpeople. It was such a pleasure to have trained professionals oversee the buildout of tenant space.”

- Steve Waight, General Manager, Farbman Group

CLIENT: Farbman Group

PROPERTY MANAGER: Farbman Group

ARCHITECT: Whitney Architects General

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