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Chicago Library is Wight & Company’s Fifth Local Project to be Awarded LEED™ Certification

Oct 05, 2006
Leader in sustainable design movement plays an active role in supporting Mayor Daley’s efforts to make Chicago “the greenest city in America”


Savings realized with design-build delivery

Sep 17, 2006
A $50 million K-8 school project in southwest suburban Romeoville offers a lesson in the economics of design-build.


Jim Vanek joins Wight's Chicago office

Sep 12, 2006
James Vanek joins Wight & Company in our Chicago office as a senior project manager in architecture.


Stella Koop joins Wight's architecture team

Sep 12, 2006
Stella Koop joins Wight & Company as a senior project manager for architecture in our Darien office.


Wight connects historic buildings, modern education

Jul 14, 2006
Preserving History, Making Progress. Successful Design Strategies Balance Community Values and Educational Needs


Mesha elected as ACEC-Illinois Chapter President

Jun 15, 2006
During the annual meeting of the ACEC-Illinois, Peter Mesha, PE, of Wight & Company was installed as chapter president for 2006-2007.


New fire station to help decrease response times for Lemont Fire District

Jun 14, 2006
An open house and dedication ceremony will be held at Fire Station Number 4, the newest addition to the Lemont Fire Protection District, on Sunday, June 25, 2006.


Golf View Recreation Center garners fifth design-build award for Wight

Jun 12, 2006
Golf View Recreation Center in the Niles Park District is a multi-purpose community center with two full size basketball courts, volleyball courts, a social center, fitness room and locker rooms. The center also features an elevated walk/jog track and concession area.