Helios Construction Services

Can you believe this space was once a bank? BAMtheatre's transformation in Westmont is well underway! With the plywood for the seating down, we will soon add the flooring and install the theater seating to bring this incredible new venue to life. From a bank to a cultural hub, it's exciting to see this space taking shape as we approach BAMtheatre's opening this spring!

Helios is partnering with our client in Crete, IL, to convert a former senior living facility into a specialized memory care community. Our work involves adding and reconfiguring units, as well as a complete modernization of the aging mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, which deteriorated due to lack of maintenance.

An essential part of this transformation has been converting the outdated pneumatic control system to a modern direct digital control (DDC) system, which will enhance our client's energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and provide better climate control throughout the facility. Our team's ability to assist in troubleshooting the MEP repairs has allowed us to fast-track the project.

We are looking forward to completing this work in the spring!

2324 West Fulton Street has been Helios Construction Services’ home for over a decade, and we’re proud of the transformation we led to restore this former foundry into a modern, sustainable space. While it’s bittersweet to move on, we couldn’t ask for a better next chapter for the building than supporting the incredible work of Special Olympics Illinois.

As for our next moves, we’re embracing flexibility as we move into a building near the Loop and another office in the western suburbs. Our two offices will give our team the space and adaptability we need for the future and even more flexibility for meeting client needs.

Read more: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/special-olympics-illinois-moves-kinzie-corridor

We are pleased to share photos of our recent partnership with Living for their second U.S. location. After building the core and shell for the landlord, Helios was given the opportunity to build a contemporary retail space for this renowned Australian furniture brand.

Designed by Stantec, the showroom offers an open layout, striking graphics, intricate millwork, and expansive windows that beautifully illuminate the space in the bustling Clybourn Corridor.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Helios Construction Services!

This year, we are especially grateful for our incredible clients who place their trust in us, our talented employees who bring expertise to every project, and the dedicated trade contractors and project teams who make our work possible. Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday!

Helios is excited to share our recent collaboration with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Kwong Von Glinow on a residential hall lobby renovation project. One of these lobbies is a Landmark status, and all finishes must match the original construction design.

One of the highlights is this vibrant art installation by local studio Luftwerk. Our team worked closely with them to design a custom niche and integrated a light ring to make the artwork stand out. The lobby also boasts terrazzo flooring, curved walls installed with curved bracing, and a radius barrel acoustical plaster ceiling system.

Given the intensive terrazzo installation process (nobody could walk in the space for 10 days!), we phased the work to ensure minimal disruption for students and staff. We're proud of how this project is coming together and are excited to share more once the millwork is installed!