Klein and Hoffman - Structural and Restoration Engineers

Leadership

• Philip Renouf President
  

  Philip Renouf

  President
  

  Phil has more than 30 years of experience in the structural and architectural evaluation, design, repair and restoration of building facades. Prior to 1980, he performed structural design and construction services for a wide range of building and tank types in the civil/environmental group. He has served as Project Manager on wall restoration projects involving brick, stone, concrete, terra cotta and windows. His responsibilities include development of program requirements, quality control, budgets, scheduling, staffing and overall project coordination. He is the author of articles focusing on the repair of terra cotta and the cleaning of masonry facades.  Phil is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture  (Structures Option).

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  Project Involvement
  The Rookery – Restoration of Terra Cotta Façade (Historic Landmark)
  The Restaurant Gage – Storefront Rehabilitation (Historic Landmark)
  St. Paul’s Church Condition Study and Rehabilitation
  John G. Shedd Aquarium - Facility Master Plan and Infrastructure Improvements
  Chicago Board of Trade Façade Rehabilitation
  201 North Wells Façade Rehabilitation (Landmark)

  Associations

  Chicago Committee on High-Rise Buildings
  Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois
  The Masonry Society

• Jon Boyd Chief Executive Officer
  

  Jon Boyd

  RA, SE, PE
  Chief Executive Officer
  

  Jon has over 30 years of diversified experience in structural and architectural engineering for a myriad of building types. Over the past 25 years he has focused primarily on building exterior wall systems including design consulting, peer reviews, project troubleshooting, investigations and condition assessments, repair, retrofit and rehabilitation design, structural and architectural engineering analysis and design. As Chairman of the Board and CEO, Mr. Boyd is responsible for general oversight of corporate operations for Klein and Hoffman, Inc.  Jon earned a Masters of Architecture (Building Structures) and a BS in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois.

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  Project Involvement
  Park National Bank Building Façade Recladding

  Associations

  American Architectural Manufacturers Association
  American Concrete Institute – Chicago Chapter Past President
  ACI 1985 Fall Convention - General Chairman
  American Society of Civil Engineers
  American Society of Testing and Materials
  E6.55 – Building Exterior Walls
  C18 – Dimensional Stone
  Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings – Past Chairman
  International Concrete Repair Institute
  Structural Engineering Certification Board, Directors
  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois – Past President

• Richard Hauswald Executive Vice President
  

  Richard Hauswald

  PE
  Executive Vice President
  

  After graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering (Structures) from the University of Michigan and completing military service, Richard joined Klein and Hoffman’s Chicago office in 1972. He relocated to Philadelphia in 1978 to open the Northeast Regional Office which he now heads. He serves as an Executive Vice President on the Board of Directors and manages the firm’s Transportation Services Group. Richard has dedicated more than 37 years of diversified experience in all facets of structural and restoration engineering toward improving the quality, safety, reliability and mobility of our nation’s infrastructure.

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  Project Involvement
  West 59th Street Marine Transfer Station Rehabilitation
  West 135th Street Marine Transfer Station Rehabilitation
  SEPTA Wayne Station Renovation and Improvements Project
  SEPTA 8th, 13th and Juniper Street Stations ADA Accessibility Improvements
  Richmond Riverfront Development
  Philadelphia Zoo – First Niagara “Big Cat Falls” Exhibit
  Philadelphia Zoo - Treetop Trails Animal Raceway Exhibit
  Philadelphia International Airport Ramp Control Tower
  Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Water Pollution Control Plants
  Market Frankford Subway Elevated (MFSE) Shops and Yards Modernization Project
  Manhattan Community Districts 1/2/5 Garage and Salt Facility
  Fern Rock General Repair Shop Masonry Façade and Structural Repair
  Fells Reservoir Covered Water Storage Facility and Historic Gatehouse Restoration
  Conversion of Marine Transfer Stations
  Clark County Administration Building
  Broad Street Subway Stations - Girard, Spring Garden, and Walnut-Locust
  Amtrak/MARC - Baltimore Penn Station, BWI Station and Washington Union Station Improvements

  Associations

  American Council of Engineering Companies
  American Institute of Steel Construction
  Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers

• Somsook Sethbhakdi Executive Vice President
  

  Somsook Sethbhakdi

  PE
  Executive Vice President
  

  As head of the firm’s Civil/Environmental Structures Division, Somsook (Sam) has contributed nearly 35 years of diversified experience in the structural design and analysis of environmental structures associated with wastewater treatment and supply, and treatment and storage of potable water. He has directed the firm’s efforts on several large and small-scale projects in this field from conceptual studies through design and construction related services. Sam has extensive experience in the design of liquid-containing structures in conformance with ACI 350.  Sam is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a MSCE and completed graduate research.  Before moving to the states to attend graduate school he obtained a BSCE from the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.

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  Project Involvement
  Pennypack Environmental Education Center
  Pedestrian Overpass Cassatt Avenue Bridge
  Passaic Valley Headworks Facility
  Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Water Pollution Control Plants
  Newtown Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Nature Walk
  Newtown Creek Water Pollution Control Plant
  Fells Reservoir Covered Water Storage Facility and Historic Gatehouse Restoration
  Chicago Navy Pier Extension
  Cape May Convention Hall

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
  American Institute of Steel Construction
  International Code Council/International Conference of Building Officials

• Adam Peck Vice President
  

  Adam Peck

  PE
  Vice President
  

  Adam has worked in K&H’s Philadelphia office since obtaining a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1988.  During that time he has been responsible for design and design oversight for a wide variety of structures located throughout the country.  Project types he has worked on include wastewater treatment tanks and facilities, rail and vehicle maintenance shops and garages, bridge structures, railroad passenger stations, municipal buildings and airport facilities.  Adam is skilled in preparing designs that allow existing facilities to remain in operation throughout construction.  Adam is also a graduate of Hofstra University where he obtained a BS in Civil Engineering.

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  Project Involvement
  West 59th Street Marine Transfer Station Rehabilitation
  SEPTA - Route 100 Biennial Bridge Inspections
  Regional Rail Bridges 5.03/5.03A over Wayne Avenue
  Philadelphia International Airport Ramp Control Tower
  Market Frankford Subway Elevated (MFSE) Shops and Yards Modernization Project
  Maria de los Santos Health Center
  Manhattan Community Districts 1/2/5 Garage and Salt Facility
  Lackawanna County Historic Trolley Line Bridge Rehabilitation
  Conversion of Marine Transfer Stations
  Cheyney University Carver Science Center
  Broad Street Subway Stations - Girard, Spring Garden, and Walnut-Locust
  21st Century Town Square

  Associations

  American Institute of Steel Construction
  American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
  American Welding Society
  Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers
  National Society of Professional Engineers

• Peter Power Vice President
  

  Peter Power

  RA
  Vice President
  

  Pete oversees a wide variety of rehabilitation and renovation projects for all aspects of the building envelope. He is a leader in the specialized field of window rehabilitation and replacements in the Chicagoland market, maintaining an expanding portfolio of many prominent midrise and highrise buildings. His dual background in Architecture and Engineering related fields combined with an attention to detail and coordination provides a comprehensive solution to the most complex projects.  Pete attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Masters in Architecture (structures option) and a BS in Architectural Studies.

   

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  Project Involvement
  Watermark at Logan Square - Window Replacement, Roof Replacement and Structural Repair of Facade
  Museum of Science and Industry South Portico Renovation
  Kennedy House Window and Exterior Façade Investigation and Assessment
  Imperial Towers
  Hopkinson House Condominiums (Local Historic District)
  Grand Ohio Condominium Building Façade Rehabilitation and Window Replacement
  720 Gordon Terrace Condominiums

  Associations

  American Architectural Manufacturers Association

• David Fanella Vice President
  

  David Fanella

  PhD, SE, PE, FASCE
  Vice President
  

  David is the Director of our New Structures Group with more than 20 years of design experience in a variety of buildings and special structures. He is actively involved in a number of national technical committees. Following 9/11, David participated in the investigation of World Trade Center Towers 1, 2, and 7, and was the primary author on major reports detailing the methods and codes used during the design and construction of these famous structures. David is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a Doctorate and BS in Structural Engineering and a Masters in Civil Engineering (Structural).

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  Project Involvement
  Westin North Shore Hotel and Convention Center
  Westin Lombard Hotel and Convention Center
  Skygazer Office Building
  Sky Plaza
  Naperville Towne Centre
  InterContinental Hotel and Convention Center
  9400 West Foster Hotel One-Story Conference Center Addition

  Associations

  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (Board member and President-Elect)
  American Society of Civil Engineers
  American Concrete Institute
  American Institute of Steel Construction
  Applied Technology Council (Board member)

• Homa Ghaemi Vice President
  

  Homa Ghaemi

  SE, PE
  Vice President
  

  Homa leads the Structural Restoration/Rehabilitation group in the Chicago office.  She has over 25 years of experience in the structural design of steel and concrete, as well as project management of both public and private sector clients throughout the country. She combines this experience with an affinity for sustainable designs and an appreciation for clients’ budgetary constraints.  Homa’s work has taken her as far as Taiwan, China and Puerto Rico, on projects in the adaptive reuse and restoration arena, as well as new construction in the hospitality, education, healthcare, telecommunication and food manufacturing industries. Homa completed her B.S/M.S studies in Civil/Structural Engineering at The Ohio State University and earned her M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management, EMP77,  at Northwestern University.

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  Project Involvement
  Transportation Building Sidewalk Vault Investigation and Restoration
  South Bay Club Condominium Garage Repair
  Ridgeview Tower -1567 Ridge Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
  Park Monroe Conversion
  Maxwell Street Retail Redevelopment
  Malibu East Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation
  Holy Trinity Polish Mission - Bell Tower Restoration
  Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
  Buckingham Fountain Restoration
  55 East Monroe – Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation
  2431 North Clark Lincoln Park Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
  1616 North Sheridan Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
  1516 North State Parkway Parking Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
  American Institute of Steel Construction
  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
  ICRI – local Chicago Chapter

• Jay Paul Senior Principal
  

  Jay Paul

  SE, PE, FACI
  Senior Principal
  

  Jay has more than 40 years experience in the evaluation, design and repair of environmental structures, parking facilities and building facades as well as roofs and foundations.  He is Principal-in-Charge of the firm's restoration engineering group and is the author of several articles dealing with the evaluation, testing and repair of concrete structures.  Jay shares his expertise through membership on numerous professional committees.  Jay attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Masters and BS in Architectural Engineering.

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  Project Involvement
  Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Stations (SEPA)
  55 East Monroe – Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
    Past Chair - Committee 546 - Concrete Repair
    Secretary – Committee 563 – Repair Specifications  
    Member - Committee 562 – Concrete Repair Code
    Member – Committee 364 – Rehabilitation
    Member - TRRC ACI Committee – Oversees repair of concrete for all ACI committees
  International Concrete Repair Institute
  Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress
  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois –  Past President

• Mark Calvino Associate Principal
  

  Mark Calvino

  SE, PE
  Associate Principal
  

  Mark has more than 25 years experience in a broad range of structural and civil engineering assignments. He has focused primarily on heavy civil projects the last 20 years that include water and wastewater treatment plants and navigation locks and dams. Mark also has significant experience in the design of commercial, residential and institutional buildings and has worked on a number of single and multiple span bridges. He has been a project manager for over fifteen years and has eight years of departmental management experience.  Mark attended the University of Illinois at Champaign where he earned a Masters and BS in Civil Engineering.

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  Project Involvement
  Stickney Water Reclamation Facility Improvements
  South Water Purification Plant Chlorine Improvements
  Orland Park East Reservoir
  North Las Vegas Water Reclamation Facility
  Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant - South Clearwell No. 2
  Howard F. Curren Digester No. 5 Floating Cover Rehabilitation
  Consolidated Reserve Center
  City of Moline Water Treatment Plant Improvements

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

• Rajendra Garg Associate Principal
  

  Rajendra Garg

  PE
  Associate Principal
  

  Mr. Garg has more than 45 years experience in a broad range of structural and civil engineering assignments along with significant project management responsibility. Project types include water resource projects, buildings, and bridges, with over twenty years of project management and ten years of departmental management experience.  Raj earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Roorkee, India.  

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  Project Involvement
  Stickney Water Reclamation Facility Improvements
  Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Stations (SEPA)

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
  American Institute of Steel Construction

• Todd Gorrell Associate Principal
  

  Todd Gorrell

  RA
  Associate Principal
  

  Since obtaining a Masters of Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1988, Todd has lived and worked in Chicago. Todd has practiced Architecture for over 20 years, specializing in investigation and repair of existing buildings. He has extensive experience in evaluating distress conditions in both historic and contemporary exterior cladding (masonry, concrete, EIFS, windows and curtainwalls), and in developing repair designs and construction documents. Incorporating lessons learned from numerous investigations of existing buildings, Todd also provides peer review services for new building enclosures, including computer-aided thermal/moisture analysis.

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  Associations

  American Society for Testing and Materials
  Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council

• Abbas Tehrani Senior Associate
  

  Abbas Tehrani

  PE
  Senior Associate
  

  Abbas has more than 25 years of diversified structural engineering and restoration experience. His projects include water/wastewater treatment facilities, hydraulic structures, transit facilities, bridges, telecommunications structures, and buildings for the pharmaceutical, institutional and commercial industries. Abbas is also skilled in repair and strengthening of historic structures and churches, emphasizing practical and economical repair solutions. He has participated in a number of value engineering studies and constructability reviews and uses his experience from this work when designing new structures. Abbas earned a Masters in Structural Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Civil Engineering from Temple University.

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  Project Involvement
  Valley Forge Towers Balcony Rehabilitation
  St. Mary’s Hall/Doane Academy - Emergency Structural Inspection and Stabilization
  Sacred Heart Parish - Bell Tower, School and Church Facades Assessment and Restoration
  Philadelphia Zoo - Treetop Trails Animal Raceway Exhibit
  Passaic Valley Headworks Facility
  First United Methodist Church of Hightstown Structural Investigation and Restoration
  Amtrak/MARC - Baltimore Penn Station, BWI Station and Washington Union Station Improvements

  Associations

  American Concrete Institute - Associate Member of ACI-350

• William Benesch Associate
  

  William Benesch

  Associate
  

  Mr. Benesch is currently the Director of our Roofing Management Group, with more than 15 years of building envelope experience, specializing in inspection, diagnosis and repair design. He has been involved with numerous complex historically significant structures and advocates historically correct and expedient repairs.  Bill is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a Bachelors of Architecture.

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  Project Involvement
  The Narragansett Condominium Building
  Sherway Tower Penthouse and Main Roof Replacement
  Mercantile Exchange - 20 South Wacker Roof Assessment and Replacement
  Hampton House Terrace Masonry Façade and Roof Rehabilitation
  801 South Plymouth Court Roof Terrace Decks Assessment
  420 West Ontario Condominiums Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs
  1410 North State Parkway Roofing System Replacement

• Rhocel Bon Associate
  

  Rhocel Bon

  Associate
  

  Mr. Bon is experienced in all phases of restoration projects. He has conducted investigations, worked on garage and facade restorations and performed structural analysis of roofs and floor support systems. His regular responsibilities also include structural design and analysis for alterations and additions to existing construction; field investigations; the preparation of construction documents and on-site engineering during construction.  Rhocel is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Architecture).

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  Associations

  American Concrete Institute
  International Concrete Repair Institute

• Adugna Fanuel Associate
  

  Adugna Fanuel

  SE, PE, LEED AP
  Associate
  

  Adugna has more than ten years of experience in structural engineering and has designed and managed a wide variety of building and special structures. Adugna believes there are lessons to be learned from each project and that a continuous exchange of ideas between team members is a key factor in achieving a successful and practical design. As a LEED Certified Engineer, he endeavors to promote sustainable design and construction.

  Adugna attended Addis Ababa University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He works and lives in Chicago.
   

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  Project Involvement
  Westin North Shore Hotel and Convention Center
  Westin Lombard Hotel and Convention Center
  Skygazer Office Building
  Sky Plaza
  Naperville Towne Centre
  InterContinental Hotel and Convention Center
  9400 West Foster Hotel One-Story Conference Center Addition

  Associations

  Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
  American Society of Civil Engineers
  Structural Engineering Institute
  American Society of Steel Construction

• Robert Hotes Associate
  

  Robert Hotes

  AIA, LEED AP BD+C
  Associate
  Philadelphia Restoration Group Leader

  Bob recently joined Klein and Hoffman, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the fields of building envelope repair, façade restoration, window replacement, adaptive reuse, architectural design and condition assessments for historic landmark buildings and contemporary structures. Clients include public and private institutions, religious organizations, government agencies, condominium associations, commercial retailers and corporations. As Restoration Group Leader he supervises technical staff in the preparation of reports, architectural details, cost estimates and construction documents. He also performs on-site investigations and evaluations of existing structures and provides construction support services.  Bob is the 2011 laureate of the Richard Morris Hunt Fellowship, holds degrees in architecture, historic preservation and civil engineering from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, and teaches in the historic preservation program at Philadelphia University.

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  Project Involvement
  West Chester University Recitation Hall Exterior Conservation (National Register Historic District)
  Welsh Valley Middle School Facade Condition Assessment and Window Replacement
  Watermark at Logan Square - Window Replacement, Roof Replacement and Structural Repair of Facade
  Valley Forge Towers Balcony Rehabilitation
  Thomas Edison Memorial Tower Museum at Menlo Park Structural Condition Assessment
  The Hotel duPont 11th Street Façade Rehabilitation
  St. Mary’s Hall/Doane Academy - Emergency Structural Inspection and Stabilization
  Sacred Heart Parish - Bell Tower, School and Church Facades Assessment and Restoration
  SEPTA Wayne Station Renovation and Improvements Project
  Philadelphia Facade Ordinance Inspections
  Pennypack Environmental Education Center
  Lower Merion School District Administration Offices Window and Masonry Restoration
  Kennedy House Window and Exterior Façade Investigation and Assessment
  Hopkinson House Condominiums (Local Historic District)
  First United Methodist Church of Hightstown Structural Investigation and Restoration
  Fern Rock General Repair Shop Masonry Façade and Structural Repair
  Fairfield Presbyterian “Old Stone” Church Structural Assessment and Rehabilitation of Roof Trusses
  Daffy’s Facade Hazard Remediation
  Club Quarters Philadelphia Facade Hazard Remediation
  Church of St. Raphael - Holy Angels North Facade Emergency Stabilization and Reconstruction
  Bryn Mawr College, 1307 Locust Street Condition Assessment and Feasibility Study
  Bicentennial Hall - The “Fisk” Chapel Restoration (Historic Landmark)
  Beaver Hill Condominium Balcony Assessment and Repair
  Bala Cynwyd Middle School - Façade Investigation and Rehabilitation

  Associations

  American Institute of Architects / AIA Philadelphia
  American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
  Association for Preservation Technology International / Delaware Valley Chapter
  Community Design Collaborative
  DOCOMOMO International
  International Council on Monuments and Sites
  National Trust for Historic Preservation / Preservation Forum
  Partners for Sacred Places
  Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
  Preservation Pennsylvania
  Preservation New Jersey
  Preservation Delaware
  Society of Architectural Historians
  US Green Building Council / Delaware Valley Green Building Council

• Michael McTamney Director of Business Development
  

  Michael McTamney

  Associate AIA
  Director of Business Development
  

  Mr. McTamney is responsible for developing the annual business development and marketing plan.  His responsibilities include developing business that align with K&H’s Philadelphia and New York offices.  Mr. McTamney works with K&H principals, associate principals, project management and branch management staff.  He develops the business development and marketing budget, monitors budget utilization and oversees the creation of budget tracking reports.  He is responsible for proposals and statements of qualifications.  He oversees the development and completion of all public relations materials and advertising and is an active member of professional and civic organizations that promote business development efforts  Mike attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelors in Architecture.

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  Associations

  International Concrete Repair Institute Delaware Valley Chapter - 2009/2010 Chapter President
  Society for Marketing Professional Services - Philadelphia Chapter - Sponsorship Chair on the Board of Directors
  National Society of Professional Engineers – Delaware County PSPE - Communications Chair on the Board of Director
  American Institute of Architects (AIA) Philadelphia Chapter
    Member Historic Preservation Committee, Philadelphia, PA
    Former Chairman of “The AIA Historic Resource Committee Tampa, FL
  Charter High School for Architecture and Design – Philadelphia - Structural Representative on the Board of Directors
  The Philadelphia Traffic Club
  Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  National Trust for Historic Preservation
  Chester County Think Tank
  Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation -  Business Partner and Marketing Committee Member
  Chester County Commercial Industrial Investment Council
  Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
  The Wolf Pack – Business Executive Network - 2010 President and Treasurer

• Matthew Keane Director of Business Development
  

  Matthew Keane

  Director of Business Development
  

  Mr. Keane directs client relationship and business development initiatives across all markets for Klein and Hoffman. With a passion for identifying new opportunities, he oversees the firm’s Chicago HQ office. Mr. Keane is responsible for focusing on meeting the high expectations of both our current and prospective clients. His extensive background in commercial, residential and institutional real estate allows him to understand the client’s perspective from historic preservation through new development.  Matt earned a BS from Purdue University.

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  Associations

  Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  Chicago Building Congress
  Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
  SMPS-Chicago
  CoreNet Global