
LEGALPEOPLE
Chicago, IL

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
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• 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.
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Comprehensive hazardous materials abatement and encapsulation performed in full compliance with safety and environmental regulations, ensuring a secure and code-compliant workspace.
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Delivered over $40,000 in cost savings through strategic MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) value engineering without compromising performance or design integrity.
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Successfully executed construction within an actively occupied tenant space, minimizing disruption to daily business operations through careful phasing and coordination.
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Maintained project schedule while efficiently managing and executing 23 client-driven change orders, demonstrating flexibility and strong project management.
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Accelerated project timeline from 14 weeks to just 8 weeks through optimized scheduling, resource allocation, and streamlined construction processes.
IN-HOUSE SERVICES:
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In-house Glass & Glazing Installation
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Ceiling Grid Reconfiguration
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Commercial Drywall Installation
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Interior Painting & Finishes
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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





