East Peoria Community High School
THE CHALLENGE Air conditioning the remaining 40% of this high school proved the roof wasn’t strong enough to house an air-handling unit. A tight budget for both HVAC and lighting upgrades, along with a summer-only work schedule, added to the challenge. KED SOLUTION : Innovative Installation & Utility Incentives We installed a 300-ton chiller […]
Illinois Central College
THE CHALLENGE ICC needed to expand its chemistry and organic chemistry labs to accommodate a growing student population. Routing the required utilities, ductwork and piping in a poured concrete building with tight floor-to-floor elevations made coordination across disciplines essential. KED SOLUTION : Improved Layout, Enhanced Capabilities By improving the architectural layout of the space, […]
Illinois Wesleyan University eSports
THE CHALLENGE Competitive “eSports” are taking off at universities across the country, and IWU wanted to get ahead of the curve with a program and facilities capable of attracting top-ranked athletes. Creating state-of-the-art training and competition rooms for sports gaming required converting two existing classrooms and offices, both tight spaces, in a short timeframe. […]
Advanced Technology Services
THE CHALLENGE As its business continues to grow, ATS recognized the need to update its existing facility—particularly the breakroom, conference room and restrooms—to accommodate and engage employees. In addition, the HVAC ductwork required upgrades, and the dated conference room lacked sufficient lighting. KED SOLUTION : Add Comfort, Convenience and Accessibility Facility-wide improvements included replacing […]
Scherer Mazda
THE CHALLENGE To keep its equipment and technology state of the art, this local Mazda dealership embarked on a significant expansion of the existing service department space, with other renovations planned for adjacent areas. KED SOLUTION : Electrical, Mechanical and HVAC Systems Service shops require specialized equipment, and this pre-engineered building was no exception. […]
Advanced Medical Transport
THE CHALLENGE After outgrowing its facility in Pekin, this regional ambulance service provider needed not just to expand to accommodate more people and equipment, but also to update key systems and amenities within an aging building. KED SOLUTION : Design State-of-the-Art Facility We served as a key player on the design/build team that completed […]
Uftring Chevrolet
THE CHALLENGE Following a devastating fire, this local Chevrolet dealership was eager to rebuild. We were selected by a subcontractor to provide design-build services for the new service center, showroom, offices, body shop, parts area and supporting spaces — all of which needed to meet specific standards set by Chevrolet. KED SOLUTION : Design-Build […]
Ulm Veterinary Clinic
THE CHALLENGE After outgrowing its existing space, this vet clinic constructed a new building in a residential area. The veterinarian was directly involved in construction, requesting custom design touches—such as wall-length benches instead of chairs in exam rooms, exam tables that fold into the wall and plenty of windows for natural light—to meet patient and […]
Roosevelt Magnet School
THE CHALLENGE State-of-the-art when built in 1932, Roosevelt Magnet School was anything but nearly 90 years later. The original coal pits used to heat the building were still in place; steam boilers were operating at a fraction of their potential; massive skylights in the gym let heat out in the winter and in during the […]
Limestone Fire Department
THE CHALLENGE To serve a growing community, this local fire department built a new central fire station—a pre-engineered building that needed upgrades to meet specialized requirements—and renovated three existing stations to increase their capacity and replace outdated systems. KED SOLUTION : Specialized Electrical & Exhaust Systems As part of the design/build process for the […]