Our firm’s earliest projects included church work, and over the years we have become a well-recognized and respected contractor in religious construction. Our experience encompasses a wide variety of denominations as well as different types of services, including new church construction, additions to existing churches and church/school buildings, and extensive interior renovations including sanctuary alterations, narthex remodeling, classroom and gymnasium work.

SACRED SPACES

When a church community undertakes a construction project, the project has great meaning to its congregation. Sensitivity to the specific issues involved in creating “sacred spaces” is a specialty in which Nicholas & Associates excels. We recognize the symbolic nature of the work we do as well as the historical relevance that will be left behind long after our efforts are completed. Our church clients are some of our most loyal in requesting repeat business, and they cite our respect, sensitivity, and integrity among the top reasons why they continue to call on us.

ACCOMMODATING CHURCH LIFE

Often, budgetary and location constraints don’t allow for the temporary re-location of a congregation during construction. Nicholas & Associates incorporates the daily activities of church life into the project schedule and mobilization. Safety of parishioners and church staff is of primary importance, as is accommodating special activities and services that may take place during the course of a construction project. Our field superintendents monitor the job site for cleanliness and OSHA standards on a daily basis. Regular communication between the client and our project team members allows us to be aware of any changes in the church’s activity or program schedule and make the necessary adjustments to the construction activities.

CLIENT QUOTES:

“I especially appreciate the personal care you put into our project. The pride you take in your work is evident as is your personal integrity. When you say that something will be done and done right, it is.”

Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Basch
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

“We would like to express our thanks to you. . . .for working so hard to meet our special needs. . . . Both your personal cooperation and corporate teamwork . . . . were very encouraging and heartening to our members.”

Rev. Mark J. Brockhoff
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

“Construction by its very nature presents some very unique challenges and opportunities to experience first hand the character of individuals and companies. Nicholas & Associates exhibited the highest level of integrity and quality throughout our building project.”

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Davis
Rev. Dr. Joleen Gleasman
Holy Cross Lutheran Church

“We desperately needed strong professional direction to deal with the problems we laid on your doorstep. You promised quality leadership and you came through right to the end.”

Len Flaxman
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Our firm’s earliest projects included educational facilities, and we have continued to maintain a visible presence in school construction work throughout the Chicagoland area. Whether your project involves an elementary school, middle school, high school, or university campus, we have a proven track record of successful projects and satisfied clients to attest to our abilities. We have completed additions, renovations and remodeling, Life Safety compliance, and FAA soundproofing work for a growing list of school district clients.

SAFETY FIRST

Safety is a top priority on every Nicholas & Associates project, but in a school environment it becomes even more crucial. Construction schedules and techniques are specifically arranged to prevent any circumstance that may pose a threat to the well being of faculty and students. In addition, we are willing and able to rise to the challenge of accommodating the daily activities of a busy school. A professional field superintendent will be on the job site at all times, and will coordinate the ongoing work to prevent program disruption. Our repeat school district clients will attest to the fact that we do “whatever it takes” to maximize safety and minimize interference with the academic activities of the school.

FORM AND FUNCTION

Construction in educational settings encompasses many different types of work, requiring expertise and familiarity with a wide variety of specialties and disciplines. Schools require classroom additions and renovations, libraries and resource centers, computer and science labs, cafeteria and kitchen upgrades, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and swimming pools. Site construction can mean new parking areas, ball fields, playground equipment, and basketball or tennis courts. Nicholas & Associates is experienced in all these areas, enabling us to provide a finished product that is not only aesthetically appealing, but highly functional. We have the very students and faculty that will be working and learning in the completed facility in mind every step of the way so that we never loose sight of the ultimate purpose of the project.

CLIENT QUOTES:

“Your staff’s ability to schedule, coordinate, and manage the construction project in a school environment was outstanding. This was a very difficult, highly technical project and your staff made it smooth and trouble free. Of the district’s utmost importance was Nicholas & Associates’ ability to work together with the Glenbrook North staff to ensure the safety of the students and faculty. Your attention to this very important issue, as well as your willingness to work around the constant activities of the high school was truly remarkable.”

Gary Rainier
Director of Operations
Northfield Township High School District 225

“This project finished . . . .ahead of schedule!!! This is unheard of in almost any area of construction. To be completed early and within the confines of the budget is quite a testimonial to your company.”

Kevin C. Cronin
Superintendent of Schools
Cook County School District No. 104

“They take a ‘Never Give Up’ approach to every challenge and complete their work as promised. They will have no difficulty providing quality service on new construction or a renovation project.”

David J. Kroeze, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Northbrook School District 27

“Your company was handed the sizable task of adding on to three sides of an old existing building and nearly doubling its size while frequently facing unexpected challenges. You followed through on your promises for each of the four different phases of the project with no delays in completion or the opening of school.”

Dan Bertrand, Ed.D.
Principal
Kaneland High School District 302

“As a school business official, I have been involved in new construction, remodeling, and civil engineering projects on school properties. This is the most efficient project that I have ever been involved in and it finished on time and on budget.”

James A. Mattern
Business Services Consultant
Kenilworth School District No. 38

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Nicholas & Associates’ recreational construction experience features a wide variety of types of facilities. Whether you are interested in a full-service community recreation building, a golf clubhouse, or a fitness center, you can be confident that we have the skills and background to do the job right and leave you with a finished product that is an asset to your community.

FROM THE GREEN TO THE GRILL

New golf clubhouse construction and expansion is one of the many specialties Nicholas & Associates is able to offer to our recreation clients. We will provide you with a comfortable, relaxing facility that will be enjoyed by both patrons and staff alike. Large or small, your vision will be realized, whether it’s for a modest halfway house, or a full-service banquet facility.

FITNESS, FUN, AND FAMILIES

Family-oriented recreational opportunities are what communities desire, and Nicholas & Associates is ready to work with you and your design team to create facilities that are fun, functional, and efficient. Full-service community recreation centers include a wide variety of types of construction, and we are experienced in all of them. Classrooms to gymnasiums, dance studios to fitness centers, locker rooms to child-care areas, lap pools to water playgrounds, we have the ability to provide the highest quality of workmanship available to your facility.

STATE OF THE ART

The recently completed Schaumburg Park District Sport Center is a testament to our skills and ingenuity, as we built one of the largest and most comprehensive sport complexes in the northwest suburban area. This 110,000 SF facility includes an indoor soccer field, multiple basketball and volleyball courts, a fully furnished gymnastics room, and indoor softball field, along with locker rooms and concession areas. Complex construction techniques and scheduling were needed to complete this project to the satisfaction of the Schaumburg Park District and it’s patrons. Nicholas & Associates is extremely proud to have been a part of this project.

CLIENT QUOTES:

“The day to day coordination and communication was very beneficial in making this $2.5 million dollar project one of the smoothest I have experienced in my 25 years as a park and recreation department head and Director.”

Thomas J. Lippert
Lindenhurst Park District

“Your superintendent was the key player in pulling this 110,000 square foot facility together. . . .We are looking forward to future projects together.”

Jack E. Barclay
Barclay & Associates
Architect, Schaumburg Sport Center

“. . . .our customers could not be happier with the renovation; it actually looks like a country club.”

William M. Grady
Bensenville Park District
White Pines Golf Club

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Nicholas & Associates’ municipal construction experience features a wide variety of types of facilities. We have done both new construction as well as expansion and renovations to existing village halls, police department headquarters facilities, fire stations, libraries, and public works warehouses and garages. We recognize that municipal buildings are hallmarks in their communities and we strive to express this in their exterior presence while keeping a close eye on the function of the individual facility.

SERVING OUR CLIENTS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC

Nicholas & Associates recognizes public service buildings need to function efficiently for both people who come to the building to conduct business as well as those who work there. Our job is to give a tangible form to the concepts that you and your design team have worked so hard to plan, and do so with an experienced eye for the details. We want your finished facility to be one that will bring respect to your community.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

In today’s environment, safety and security must be the top priority in any public building. Nicholas & Associates is at the cutting edge of current technologies for safety, security, and detention systems. Our experience includes full-alarm fire stations, 911 centers, police stations including detention cells and interview areas, and village hall facilities designed for financial transactions and public business. You can feel confident that only the highest quality of workmanship will be utilized to make your facility as safe and secure as it can be.

LEARNING IS FUN

Modern libraries are centers of learning for all ages. Nicholas & Associates is skilled in the art of building facilities that are attractive to the entire community. State-of-the-art technology is used in today’s circulation, research, and reference departments. Children’s departments are centers for tactile, auditory, and visual learning. Meeting and study rooms need to be comfortable as well as functional. Our library clients are more than satisfied with the facilities which will provide years of service and resource to their communities.

CLIENT QUOTES:

“ . . .at the Open House, everyone, and I do mean everyone, had rave reviews.”

Mayor Norbert A. Pabich
Village of Harwood Heights

“ Thank you for doing what you told us you would do when we awarded this project to you. The firm’s honesty, fairness, pride and commitment to deliver a first class facility to the People of Bedford Park is a true reflection of your many years of success.”

Sean Maloy
Fire Chief
Bedford Park Fire Department

“Your efforts have helped to build a state-of-the-art facility that provides instruction to police, fire, and public works personnel in municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. . . Nicholas & Associates has contributed to the fulfillment of our mission and master plan. As a result, we have been on target and on budget with our performance goals.”

Robert Lahey
Executive Director
NIPSTA

“Although the project had a very ambitious schedule with many challenges . . . your commendable efforts in addressing these challenges were demonstrated by your completing this project on time and within budget in an exceptionally satisfactory and professional manner.”

Michael D. Kevitch
VP of Retail Estate & Development Services
Watkins Motor Lines, Inc.

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Construction Management through Nepco, Inc. involves services in all phases of the project: pre-construction, bidding, contract award, construction, and post-construction, including:

• Cost estimating
• Project scheduling
• Value engineering
• Contractor prequalification
• Bid tabulation
• Punch list preparation
• Payout preparation and disbursement
• Waiver review
• Full time on-site field supervision
• Contract preparation and distribution
• Owner occupancy assistance
• Project close-out and follow up

WHY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?

As Construction Manager, Nepco. Inc. joins the Architect and Engineer to create a professional team that starts early in the project and continues to final completion. Our purpose in this team is to represent the Owner by providing checks and balances to ensure that your project proceeds within both budget and schedule. Our expertise in both the construction and design components of a project allows us to make adjustments along the way that will ensure that the project´s maximum value and ultimate desired outcome is realized.

CLIENT QUOTES:

“ The care, concern and quality approach to construction management of these projects within our District can best be classified as exemplary. ”

James E. Bauer
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services
Bensenville Elementary School District 2

“ We understand that renovation projects are complex due to the many unforeseen conditions that reveal themselves during the work. Nepco, inc. had made great efforts to predict and address these situation before they become problematic, largely due to your many years of experience in this type of work. ”

William Bagnole
Chief of Police
Village of Harwood Heights

“ The attention to detail and patience with our staff . . . is greatly appreciated . . . As you know, we were under a definite time constraint with weddings booked in early June, but true to your word, we were ready to go by mid-May. ”

William M. Grady
Director of Parks and Recreation
Bensenville Park District

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In Design/Build we provide both design and construction services to the owner, utilizing Nicholas & Associates as the contractor and Nepco as the architect.  Using our in-house licensed architects, Nepco is able to work with the owner to design, evaluate, and price the building.  The design architect then follows the project through the construction phase as the project manager.  Having a single source of responsibility for both the design and construction allows for accelerated project delivery because of the overlapping phases and the continuous execution of the project.