Archive for June, 2010

Name that building (and win a prize)!

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Every six weeks, we’re giving our readers a chance to show off their building brainpower. Can you guess which Berglund-constructed/-restored building we’re talking about?

Post your answer in the comments section and we’ll randomly choose one winner of a $15 Starbucks card out of those who guessed correctly.

This month’s building got a full façade lift from Berglund, including replacement of sealant and granite repairs. Here are your clues:

  • Not only is this building – built in 1969 – the tallest in the “Loop proper” (as defined by the elevated tracks which encircle the area), but it also sits smack-dab in the middle of the Loop
  • Home to the retail operations of a large Chicago-based company, this building is, literally, right on the money
  • This building’s plaza features a colorful mosaic by a famous Russian-French artist
  • According to reports, President Obama met first lady, Michelle, in this very building, while both were working at the same law firm

You have until Aug. 6 to leave your guess in the comments section. Be sure to come back to find out the answer when we reveal it on Aug. 9 in the next “Name that building” post. We will contact the winner via e-mail.

Construction news roundup

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Don’t waste time scouring the Web for the latest need-to-know construction news. We’ve collected it for you:

Corey’s Quality Conundrums: Quality concrete foundations

Monday, June 14th, 2010

What’s wrong with this picture?

Let’s take a closer look:

Read on for the answer to this quality conundrum.

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Building our blog … Brick by Brick

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Welcome to Brick by Brick: A Berglund Blog! Here we’ll be sharing news and information on everything construction and restoration. We hope you’ll come back and visit often, and give us your feedback in the comments section. Until our next post, check out our website at www.berglundco.com.