Ascent, Inc.
Client: Ascent, Inc. Architect: Mitchell & Hugeback Architects, Inc. Engineer: Hill Mechanical Design/Build Location: Northlake, IL Trades: HVAC, Plumbing The Chicago metropolitan area based,...
View ArticleConfidential
Client: Confidential Architect: Sheehan Partners Engineer: Environmental Systems Design, Inc. Location: Franklin Park, IL Trades: HVAC, Fire Protection, Architectural Systems The Chicago metropolitan...
View ArticleMicrosoft
Client: Microsoft Architect: Gensler Engineer: Syska Hennessy Location: Northlake, IL Trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection The Tier III IDF Room expansion data center is for a client in the Chicago...
View ArticleNew Utility Rebates – Incentives to Shrink Your Footprint!
Did you know Illinois utilities have started another program year June 1 and have an exciting new line up of rebates to help support energy and carbon reduction plans? A few new program year...
View ArticleNorthlake Data Center
Client: Northlake Data Center Architect: Callison Engineer: EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Inc. Location: Northlake, IL Trades: HVAC, Plumbing The 700,000 square foot, Tier III data center is for a...
View ArticleR22 – Gas from the past
As most of you have probably noticed, the price of R22 refrigerant has gone through the roof due to the EPA phase out that began last year. Production has already been drastically decreased and the...
View ArticleHighlighting MCA Member Companies: The Hill Group
“It’s a great year as we commemorate the 125th Anniversary of MCA Chicago and are reminded of all the milestones that have brought our industry to this exciting point in time,” said Marc Pittas, Vice...
View ArticleThermal Imaging — Aim and Troubleshoot!
Regular thermal imaging of building systems and components provides an effective predictive maintenance and troubleshooting tool. In addition, many building insurance companies require annual thermal...
View ArticleAir Issues? Try IAQ Testing
Did you know: Most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors and many spend most of their working hours in an office environment. EPA estimates that poor indoor air may cost the nation tens of...
View ArticleLife Safety – Staying on Top of Fire Protection Codes in Three Simple Steps
With the ever-changing code updates, local enforcement requirements and unfamiliar industry jargon, it can be overwhelming for business owners to take an active role in their own fire protection. Here...
View ArticleEnergy Ordinance approved in Chicago
Top 3 benefits for area businesses and residents Earlier this month, Chicago became the 11th member of an exclusive group of environmental policy leaders. The City Council approved an energy...
View ArticleNew Video Release – Building Operations Team
There are 300+ Hill Operating Engineers that maintain more than 32 million square feet of buildings in the Chicagoland area! Hill is the largest employer of building Operating Engineers in Illinois....
View ArticleWhy Boiler Tune-Ups?
Regular service of your boiler can save you thousands of dollars . . . as much as 30% per year! Wondering what a boiler tune-up consists of? –Measure combustion efficiency using an electronic flue gas...
View ArticleManaging Metrics – Leveraging Data to Understand and Improve Your Business
“When we measure, we can understand. When we understand, we can control. When we control, we can improve.” When we promise then deliver on quality and value, client satisfaction and retention will...
View ArticleAging Infrastructure Stressing You Out?
Find Relief in 3 Simple Steps! 1. Plan Nobody can predict all failures. However, understanding where the risks are provides critical information needed for managing a facility. A facility assessment...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!
Watch this video to see how the Hill elves made a holiday tree out of some of the materials found in our shop! http://youtu.be/wZU8h71l4MI...
View ArticleIn Memory of Robert L. Krier – An Industry Leader
This is an article that appeared in Lean Chicago Today, a publication of the Lean Construction Institute Chicago Community of Practice: The Chicago LCI Community lost an honored colleague and friend...
View ArticleSurviving Chi-beria 2014 – Protecting your building and budget
Mother Nature continues to keep us on our toes with re-occurring visits from the Polar Vortex. Keeping a building from freezing and maintaining comfortable temperatures can be a real challenge during...
View ArticleHill welcomes Samsung C&T for Educational Work Exchange Program
South Korea’s global contracting giant, Samsung C&T (Construction & Trading), has partnered with The Hill Group in an educational work exchange program focusing on technology in the...
View ArticleChicago Athletic Association Building
The Hill Group was selected as the HVAC contractor for this seven-story, 264-room hotel, and to install 8,000 square feet of Kingspan foam insulated metal panels for external cladding of a new elevator...
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