Skender

Skender starts 100,000-SF renovation for Perspectives Charter School

Skender recently started construction on the conversion of the 100,000-square-foot former Soft Sheen building at 8522 S. Lafayette in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood into a middle…

Skender advances five to senior positions

Chicago-based Skender announced the recent promotions of five employees to senior positions on its growing operations team. The individuals are Nestor Acance, Tom Boehm, Bob…

Skender chairman, Joseph Skender, to retire after 40 years

Joseph Skender, chairman of the board of directors at Chicago-based Skender, has announced his retirement and will take on the title of chairman emeritus at…

McKibbon Hospitality to manage Hyatt House in Chicago’s Fulton Market District

Tampa, Florida-based McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Hyatt House Chicago Fulton Market District. The hotel is being developed by Sterling…

Skender completes AZEK Company HQ in Fulton Market

Skender recently completed interior construction of the new 24,000-square-foot headquarters for The AZEK Company, a producer of decking and other exterior building products. The company,…

With unveiling of modular prototype, Skender hints at future of assembled buildings

More than one hundred years ago, the assembly line revolutionized the manufacturing process. In fact, Henry Ford's first implementation cut the time to build a…

Skender expands strategic accounts team with hire of Michelle Levy

Michelle Levy has joined Skender as strategic account manager. Her real estate brokerage background provides a foundation of industry knowledge and the ability to leverage…

Skender begins interior construction for Vital Proteins’ new Fulton Market HQ

Skender, serving as general contractor, recently launched the interior renovation of the future 40,000-square-foot headquarters of Vital Proteins, a private retailer of health supplement products.…

Skender expands manufacturing team

Skender announced the appointment of two manufacturing industry veterans with a combined 65 years of experience. The two new hires, Dan Conley and Mike Mulrooney, P.E., are…

Skender employees take part in volunteer day

On Saturday, October 13, nearly 100 volunteers gathered at Skender's new manufacturing facility for the firm's annual volunteer day. Volunteers built wood wall panels for…