Description will go here http://www.cotterconsulting.com http://www.example.com/?view=61 <p>We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Authority to add to our team. Cotter assists its healthcare, educational, commercial, and public clients in building high-performance green buildings that are more comfortable, immediately sustainable and offer cost savings year after year. The individual will be responsible for verifying and providing documented confirmation that building systems are designed, installed, functionally tested and can be operated and maintained to meet the owner's operational needs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, a PE and/or Commissioning certification, and 8+ years experience with HVAC and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including 2 years commissioning experience. This position reports to the Group Manager, Commissioning.</p> 2010-07-22 01:28:00 http://www.example.com/?view=60 <p>Cotter Consulting's joint partnership, SSRCx/Cotter, provided fundamental and enhanced commissioning services in pursuit of Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design&#160;for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) certification for HOK's&#160;progressive office project. </p><p>As detailed in the Eco-Intel article, the project included a number of innovative sustainable elements and ultimately exceeded it's&#160;certification goals, achieving LEED Plantinum certification.</p><p>To read more about this&#160;remarkable accomplishment in sustainability click here:</p><p><a href="http://www.eco-intel.com/pub/Brokering-for-Sustainable-Potential">http://www.eco-intel.com/pub/Brokering-for-Sustainable-Potential</a> </p> 2010-07-20 12:55:00 http://www.example.com/?view=59 <p>Cotter Consulting is providing&#160;owner's representative services for the Normal Multimodal Transportation Center, which&#160;was highlighted in the&#160;American Institute of Architects'&#160;recent article&#160;"In a New Decade, During a New Recession, Cities are Going Back to Public Transit." </p><p>In the article Cotter's Senior Project Manager David Krc provides insight into the project,&#160;which breaks ground this summer. </p><p>Read the full article here:</p><p><a href="http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB084440">http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB084440</a> </p> 2010-07-20 12:28:00 http://www.example.com/?view=58 <p>As we prepare the firm for success in the next generation, we are filling a new position of Group Manager to manage Cotter engineering staff and supervise, direct, and coordinate construction management of road, highway, and bridge construction projects. The individual will be responsible for the growth and success of the group through business development, client relations, project management, business administration, and staff management and development. The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, PE licensure, 15 years related experience, including 5 years managing others. Key contacts and relationships at IDOT and/or the Illinois Tollway are a plus.</p> 2010-06-21 11:09:00 http://www.example.com/?view=53 <p>Cotter is serving as Owner's Representative to Loyola University for their new Intercollegiate Athletic Center.&#160; ENR has posted a photo of the 100 ton truss that was recently erected as part of the project.&#160; </p><p>This truss was built on site and required three cranes to hoist.&#160; To view the photo, please visit the ENR Jobsite Photo Showcase here: <a href="http://construction.com/community/publicgallery.aspx?plckGalleryID=65e1bb32-e186-4b20-95e5-aafa57179aa2">http://construction.com/community/publicgallery.aspx?plckGalleryID=65e1bb32-e186-4b20-95e5-aafa57179aa2</a></p><p>Additionally, with our Joint Venture SSRCx/Cotter, we&#160;will provide commissioning services for this project.&#160;&#160;</p> 2010-05-07 07:06:00 http://www.example.com/?view=51 <p>The Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue, for which Cotter provided Owner's Representative and Commissioning Services, was named 2009's Highly Commended World Building of the year: Civic and Community at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Barcelona. </p><p>This innovative Synagogue, located in Evanston, is the first house of worship to be awarded LEED Platinum certification in the Nation. </p><p>For a complete list of winners and event details&#160;see the&#160;WAF website: </p><p><a href="http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009">http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009</a> </p> 2010-03-05 12:26:00 http://www.example.com/?view=50 <p>Cotter provided Owner's Respresentative services for the Charles H. Shaw Technology and Learning Center and Henry Ford Academy: Power House High School which was awarded the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Outstanding Non-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project.</p><p>Awards were presented on Tuesday, Febraury 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. Crain's Chicago Real Estate Daily was there to cover the event and announced the winning projects on their website today: <a href="http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37088">http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37088</a></p> 2010-02-12 11:41:00 http://www.example.com/?view=49 <p>Cotter Consulting provided Fundamental and Enhanced commissioning for Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago's new All Saints Cemetery administration building and chapels. </p><p>The project has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council and&#160;is the first&#160;LEED certified building in a Catholic cemetery in the Archdiocese of Chicago. </p> 2010-02-01 01:34:00 http://www.example.com/?view=46 <p>Cotter Consulting, Inc. announces the addition of Carol Chiles, AIA, LEED AP to the Cotter team as Vice President of Healthcare and Life Sciences.</p><p>Chiles brings nearly 30 years of architectural, commercial real estate development and pharmaceutical industry experience to Cotter's 20 years of project management excellence.</p><p>With her diverse understanding of the business and technical imperatives which drive facilities and real estate needs, Chiles will expand Cotter's project planning services along with building the healthcare and life sciences group. </p><p>Ms. Chiles joined Cotter from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research where she served as Head of Space Planning and Real Estate overseeing strategic master planning for a million square-foot campus. She also served as Forest City's Director of Design and Planning overseeing the redevelopment of the 23-acre Illinois Science + Technology Park in Skokie and was a principal/Vice President with the architectural firm of Tsoi/Kobus &amp; Associates in Cambridge, MA.</p><p>President, Anne Edwards-Cotter adds, "Carol's commitment to project success through leadership and collaboration are hallmarks of what our clients have come to expect. Her team approach along with expertise in sophisticated building types and the organizations that they support make Carol a great asset to Cotter and our clients."</p> 2010-01-20 11:17:00 http://www.example.com/?view=45 <p>Anne Edwards-Cotter, Founder and President of Cotter Consulting, Inc., has been honored with the Illinois Road and Transportation Builder's Association (IRTBA) 'Honorary Staff' Award. Ms. Edwards-Cotter graciously accepted the award at IRTBA's 2009 Contractor of the Year Awards.</p><p>According to IRTBA, the Honorary Staff Award is "bestowed by the IRTBA staff in recognition of the member who has devoted the most time, energy and creativity in assisting the Association in the past year." </p><p>The Association went on to say, "[Anne] has gone the extra mile in leading IRTBA as it embarks on its second class of the Emerging Leadership Program, the launch of the Road Builder Charities, and her continued support of the Planning and Design Division efforts. This person is an excellent resource, volunteering at every junction with professionalism and exuberance."</p> 2010-01-19 08:14:00 http://www.example.com/?view=44 <p>Deeta Bernstein, AIA, LEED AP, was presented with a Service Award by Erin Lavin Carbonargi, Executive Director of the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) for her role leading the sustainable design efforts of the PBC Program Management Office team.</p><p>Deeta was instrumental to the development and implementation of PBC's sustainable design program and procedures for new construction projects handled by the $1.5 billion, five year program. The program calls for each project to achieve a minimum LEED Silver certification.</p> 2010-01-06 08:06:00 http://www.example.com/?view=43 <p>Suzie Mosher, AIA, LEED AP was recognized by Erin Lavin Carbonargi, Executive Director of the Public Building Commission of Chicago. </p><p>Suzie received a Service Award for her contributions as a Project Manager with the PBC's Program Management Office team. Suzie has seamlessly managed multiple tasks concurrently while working on short deadlines for numerous projects. </p> 2010-01-05 02:30:00 http://www.example.com/?view=42 <p>The Charles H. Shaw Technology&#160;and Learning Center was recently selected to receive awards for historic rehabilitation and not-for-profit project of the year.</p><p>The project was one of ten historic rehabilitation projects awarded the 2009 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation by the National Housing&#160;and Rehabilitation Association (NH&amp;RA).</p><p>The project was also recently awarded the Community Neighborhood Development Award for not-for-profit project of the year and Kristin Dean and the Homan Arthington Foundation was chosen by the Chicago Architecture Foundation as "Patron of the Year."</p> 2009-11-11 06:55:00 http://www.example.com/?view=41 <p>Continuing the commitment to deliver project success through leadership and collaboration, Cotter Consulting, Inc. announces the addition of Joe Hoerner, AIA, LEED AP, as Group Manager within the Buildings Division. </p><p>A LEED Accredited Professional, Mr. Hoerner is a Licensed Architect in Illinois and Indiana who brings over 25 years of experience in project management and architecture. Mr. Hoerner will provide oversight of Building Group projects, development and support of Building Group professionals, and overall business development and strategic planning. </p><p>"I believe that teamwork, communication, and flexibility are absolutely critical to the success of a project," said Mr. Hoerner, whose area of expertise includes managing both the design and construction process while maintaining consensus among key team members. </p><p>Mr. Hoerner joins Cotter from Teng &amp; Associates, Inc., where he was a Senior Associate responsible for working with various City and State agencies, facilitating Context Sensitive Solutions initiatives, and managing the Architectural and Planning/Landscape Design Groups. </p><p>Prior to that, he also worked at the Chicago Park District as Director of Capital Construction, where he managed a $50 million capital budget including projects at over 550 urban parks. Mr. Hoerner received both Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. </p><p>"I am thrilled to have Joe join our team." said Jan Turner, Vice President of Buildings, who previously worked with Mr. Hoerner at the Chicago Park District. "His expertise, leadership and collaborative approach make him a great addition to the Cotter team." </p> 2009-11-04 07:04:00 http://www.example.com/?view=40 <p>The University of Chicago's new Joe and Rike Mansueto Library is featured in this month's "Midwest Construction". Cotter's own Connie Walker is serving as Owner's Representative for the project.</p><p>Check out the article here:</p><p><a title="http://midwest.construction.com/features/archive/2009/1009_C_MansuetoLibrary.asp" href="http://midwest.construction.com/features/archive/2009/1009_C_MansuetoLibrary.asp">http://midwest.construction.com/features/archive/2009/1009_C_MansuetoLibrary</a></p> 2009-10-14 11:00:00