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Daily Herald: District 203 Breaks Ground on Early Childhood Center

Mar 19, 2009
The school is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. It was designed by Wight and Company and construction will be managed by Lamp Inc.


Trib Local: Lemont Police Department to Relocate to New Building

Mar 19, 2009
After spending nearly 29 years at its current location, 416 Main St., Lemont police officials are hopeful the department will be moved into its new building by the middle of May.


Chicago Tribune: A Little Perch on the Prairie

Mar 18, 2009
Indiana farm helps satisfy the world's growing appetite for seafood


Leanne Meyer-Smith, AIA, LEED AP, joins Wight & Company as Senior Project Manager

Mar 16, 2009
Wight & Company, a leader in integrated architecture, engineering and construction solutions for the built environment, announced today the addition of Leanne Meyer-Smith, AIA, LEED AP, as a senior project manager


Webster-Kirkwood Times: Proposed WGHS Plan Estimated at $75 Million

Mar 13, 2009
Architects outline recommendation which includes new wing, parking, major interior renovations


greenbeanchicago.com: Leading, Learning and Teaching by Example: Wight & Company

Mar 12, 2009
What better way to learn about sustainability in the built environment than by being surrounded by green building in practice.


Construction Today: The Wight Choice

Mar 01, 2009
Wight & Company restored a priceless tiffany art-glass dome in Chicago


School Planning & Management: Restore, Renovate, or Rebuild?

Mar 01, 2009
Districts save money and the Earth by updating local structures to serve as educational spaces.


Balancing Historic Architecture, Sustainablity and Modern Amenities

Mar 01, 2009
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, in Elmhurst, IL, welcomed the public to tour the newly renovated and expanded Hawthorne Elementary School. A special dedication to celebrate the completion of the school's $16M makeover was held in September.


Naperville Community Unit School District 203

Feb 27, 2009
Early Childhood Center groundbreaking set for March 18


Uni High Facility study update: Architect firm to unveil drawings

Feb 24, 2009
Last fall, the U of I hired the Chicago-area architectural firm Wight & Company to do a study to identify the school's facility shortcomings and find ways to address them.


Wight & Company Wins Recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois

Feb 18, 2009
Projects for DuPage County Division of Transportation and Elmhurst College Win at the 38th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Competition


Bell Aquaculture

Jan 15, 2009
Bell Aquaculture Announces Completion of Corporate Headquarters and Processing Facilities in Redkey, IN, for Nation's Largest Yellow Perch Farm


Building Design & Construction: New Roofing Concepts and Techniques

Jan 01, 2009
January Building Design & Construction story by CC. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, “New Roofing Concepts and Techniques.” You can link to the story by visiting this link: http://www.bdcnetwork.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6627282


Illinois Real Estate Journal: Architecture and Engineering Firm Wins Awards

Jan 01, 2009
Darien, Wight & Company has won six awards for its public projects. These include Best Overall Project from Design Build Institute of America; two "Project of the Year" awards from Midwest Construction Magazine; and Excellence and Merit Awards from the Americal Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois


Citi Achieves LEED Gold Certification for Chicago Office Space

Dec 16, 2008
US Green Building Councils recognition highlights companys long-term efforts to address global climate change


New 911 Center Up-&-Running

Dec 14, 2008
Designed and built by Wight & Company--the new 911 center is a result of a coordinated effort and shared costs by three municipalities, five fire departments, Frankfort Township and the Will County board.