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Today, we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We’re excited to highlight one of our projects that contributes to making public transit more inclusive!

As part of the Chicago Transit Authority’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), our team provided architecture and engineering services for Phase One of the Austin Station project. This phase includes crucial ADA enhancements such as a new elevator, ramps, and upgraded facilities to ensure equitable access for all.

Our architectural and engineering expertise is paving the way for a future where accessibility is the norm, not an exception.

Check out how we're making a difference here: https://www.epsteinglobal.com/projects/chicago-transit-authority

Chicago Transit Authority All Stations Accessible Program Austin… A new elevator shaft installed through the existing station house and platform is in close proximity to the existing track embankment.

Exciting News! 🌟 Epstein is ranked 16th on Crain's brand new list of Chicago's largest engineering firms for 2024! The list features 21 firms ranked by the number of local licensed engineers in 2023. Crain’s highlights both engineering firms headquartered here and those from out of town with a notable presence in the Chicago area. Read more about it here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/data-center/chicagos-largest-engineering-firms-2024

We've Bean waiting for this moment: Cloud Gate reopens in Millennium Park - Chicago YIMBY Cloud Gate, by far Chicago's shiniest art piece and tourist attraction, is back open to the public after almost a year behind construction fencing.

Proud to have landed Cloud Gate ("The Bean") on the upgraded Grainger Plaza! 🌟 Epstein is honored to have been the architect and engineer behind this historic Chicago project.

We're thrilled to announce our participation in the redevelopment of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.

📸 Renderings courtesy of the New York City Department of Planning

Read more about the latest developments here:

New Renderings Reveal Port Authority Bus Terminal Overhaul in Midtown, Manhattan - New York YIMBY Additional renderings and diagrams have been revealed for the proposed overhaul of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown, Manhattan.

Epstein is hiring an industrial process engineer out of our Chicago office.

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Epstein is hiring for an industrial project architect in our Chicago office. Link to apply:

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Epstein and the Epstein Community Foundation are proud to be part of Rebuilding Together for another year!

ECF's volunteers spent the day providing much needed home improvements for Chicago residents in need through Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago! Our team tackled installing new ADA features including new handrails, updating interior paint, minor electrical upgrades, downspout extensions, and new safety features including new locks.

It's always an honor to roll up our sleeves and give back the community, and this year's was no exception. A huge thank you to our volunteers for being part of an impactful project!

Epstein launched a Mentoring Panel yesterday in our Chicago office with the goal of empowering our employee-owners and promoting an engaging working culture. During this panel, our experienced professionals shared valuable insights and advice to encourage and inspire our employees’ career development.

The panel was comprised of five accomplished Epsteiners: Bradley Dennis, Timothy Gall, Ryan Clancy-Leodoro, Andrew Pape, NCIDQ and Laura Rebbe shared their experiences and general thoughts on career development and advancement and colleagues had the opportunity to ask questions throughout the event.

Until next time!

The City of Hickory in North Carolina embarked on a project to create an accessible, attractive and responsibly-constructed riverwalk that runs along Lake Hickory between the existing Rotary-Geitner Park and the proposed Old Lenoir Road roadside trail connection. Epstein served as a subconsultant to Design Workshop, a national landscape architecture firm, to provide structural engineering services as part of the team.

The City celebrated the grand opening of the riverwalk last week, on April 4,. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The riverwalk is intended to spur private investment, create economic development and become an iconic attraction for the City, representing Hickory’s commitment to compelling civic infrastructure and its ability to create an image and quality of life that will be attractive to current and future citizens, visitors, employers and investors.

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Randy Tharp, Epstein's vice president and director of international projects, was a featured speaker last week at the Food Production Solutions Association - FPSA's Annual Conference in Palm Springs, CA.

Randy was elected last year as the Chair of the FPSA’s new Network, and helped kick off the 2024 conference with a presentation on “The ABC's of DesignBuild” that introduced attendees to the basics of the delivery method.

Under the leadership of Randy and Vice-Chair, Ben Reeder breakout sessions helped to develop content for food processing firms and industry suppliers championing the DesignBuild approach to deliver quality, cost effective market solutions.

The FPSA is organized by six industry-focused councils: meat, dairy, prepared foods, beverages, bakery and pet food, with additional networks focused on DesignBuild, young professionals, technology, food safety, packaging, and women’s alliance).

The FPSA, formerly known as the Food Processing Suppliers Association, announced their name change to in an effort to reflect the organization’s direction providing innovative and forward-thinking solutions to food processors.

We are hiring! Links to apply are in the comments.

Epstein is a 103-year old design and construction firm headquartered in Chicago with domestic locations in Raleigh and New York City. We offer our client's a single source for their project: from concept to construction, our client's have access to multiple disciplines including architecture and interiors, civil, MEP, structural, and process engineering, and construction.

Our professionals benefit from this structure that allows for true collaboration, and presents the opportunity to experience a number of markets and project types.

Like the sound of it? Then we want to hear from you.

We're hiring! We have a number of open positions across our offices. Links to apply are in the comments!

All aboard for the future! Epstein is thrilled to announce our selection to lead the complete transformation at Chicago’s historic Union Station for Amtrak, the leader in passenger rail service. Epstein, in partnership with FXCollaborative, is providing programming, preliminary and final design, and construction administration services as part of the revitalization to increase capacity and provide a higher, safer level of service for Amtrak and Metra Rail passengers.

This transformation calls for reconfiguration and replacement of all concourse functions and encompasses architectural and interior improvements, and integration of new digital technology upgrades. The modernization will reduce congestion, improve accessibility and provide updated safety elements.

Think brighter lights, improved air circulation, more concise wayfinding, and easier crowd navigation for travelers.

Amtrak launched the project with a customer survey to guide the design. The survey, now closed, was open though the peak holiday season to maximize engagement with Amtrak riders. Amtrak received over 4,000 responses from all 50 states. 20% of respondents are Metra riders, 12% Amtrak riders and a full 68% ride a combination of Metra, Amtrak, and Greyhound. The outcomes reinforced the overall project goals.

This is not our first venture with FXCollaborative, the New York-based design firm behind the newly renovated Moynihan Train Hall within Penn Station. Our two firms previously completed the colossal, $1.5B expansion and renovation program at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City with the shared goal to fully realize the center’s original designer, I.M. Pei’s, vision, notably the “Crystal Castle”.

Amtrak Wants Public Ideas for Chicago Union Station Improvements - Amtrak Media Revisions to the Concourse to be designed in advance of the Amtrak-owned station’s 100th anniversary CHICAGO – Amtrak is reimagining the Concourse at

Epstein's Ed Curley and Patrick Carata joined Gary Pachucki from IBT to discuss details about our exciting project at the Pershing Road Central Manufacturing District in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood. Epstein's original headquarters will be redeveloped to provide a significant expansion including 175,0000 square feet of wet and dry labs with creative offices, 172 residential units, and over 50,000 square feet of retail space. The design will also provide “workforce” housing geared towards the needs of scientists and academics as well as an affordable housing component for existing neighbors.

Flyover Chicago is open! As designers of the space, Epstein was afforded early access to the ride last week for a preview of, what some Epsteiners viewed as, a love letter to the City of Chicago.

Riders are flown over and through the city thanks to incredible drone footage that the creators began curating two years ago - and trust us, it will awaken all your senses. Sights, sounds and feels are all part of the fun!

During the 10 minute ride, we couldn't help but notice so many incredible Epstein-designed projects. When you visit, keep an eye out for:

Millennium Park and Cloud Gate (Chicago Department of Assets, Information and Services)
Crains Communications Building
North Ave Beach Parking Lot and Lin Park (Chicago Park District)
Streets for Cycling and LaSalle Reimagined (Chicago Department of Transportation)
Borg Warner Building
Museum of Science & Industry
Conrad Hotel
Epstein's Headquarters at 600 W Fulton
The Federal Center
Lakeshore East
353 N Clark
247 East Chestnut
Wolf Point
The Riverwalk
Navy Pier Pierscape
RiverPoint
71 S Wacker
OneEleven
Museum of Contemporary Art
Essex Inn
Transunion Building (formerly Union Tank Building)

We are thrilled to have been part of such an exciting project and a fantastic addition to our already wonderful city! Be sure to check it out!

We're hiring!

Epstein has a number of open positions in our domestic office locations including Chicago, NYC and Raleigh.

Links to apply are in the comments:

Flyover, an experience by Pursuit Collection, announced March 1 will be opening date of FlyOverChicago, a fully immersive, unforgettable experience that takes riders across the City of Chicago like never before. Epstein provided multi-disciplinary services including architecture and interior design, and structural and MEP/FP engineering for this massive 26,000 square foot entertainment facility located at Chicago's famous Navy Pier.

As part of Epstein's design, a 65-foot spherical screen will surround guests as they glide through flight rides that showcase picturesque landscapes, and a state-of-the-art moving platform with six degrees of motion enables guests to feel every sweeping movement.

You can watch WGN-TV's clip that includes a construction time lapse and renderings here: https://lnkd.in/g5msVXTi

Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his tireless pursuit for justice, equality and unity. Together, let's continue to travel this path towards understanding and compassion.

Epstein is hiring! We currently have a number of open positions in Chicago including estimator, construction project manager, industrial project architect, civil design engineer, senior structural project engineer, recruiter and director of MEP. We are also seeking an electrical design engineer in our new Raleigh office.

All links to apply are in the comments below:

Epstein is thrilled to kick off the new year with several exciting transportation projects led by Ryan Peterson, AICP and our civil planning team. These new projects include the development of bicycle and pedestrian plans for the Villages of Alsip and Richmond, a multimodal plan for Hoffman Estates, a safety action plan in McHenry County, and a multidisciplinary corridor planning study spanning Calumet City, Lansing and South Holland. These planning efforts will help these communities incorporate more active transportation infrastructure, increasing the quality of life for residents. Stay tuned for updates on these exciting projects!

We want to wish you all a season filled with joy, warmth and moments of celebration. May the coming year bring you continued success and prosperity.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at Epstein!

As we close out 2023, we wanted to take one more opportunity to highlight our mentor-mentees here at Epstein. These relationships are crucial for several reasons: the transfer and sharing of knowledge, experience and guidance.

Meet Criss Paccione-Anderson and Monika Ciesielska from Epstein's Corporate Services/Human Resources group!

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Epstein’s historic Live Stock National Bank helped to define Chicago's skyline in the wake of the 'Second Great Fire' in 1934. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks designated the Live Stock National Bank a landmark in 2008, and today the historic building is up for a major modern redevelopment.

Projects from the early 20th century such as the Live Stock National Bank serve as a testament to the designers’ ability to shape history. Present day adaptability provides an opportunity to continue a celebration of the heritage embedded within these architectural gems, fostering a deep connection to the community's past and contributing to a lasting legacy that enriches the architectural narrative of a city. One that Epstein knows very well.

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Epstein is hiring! We are currently seeking to fill positions for Civil Design Engineer and Project Architect. Links to apply are in the comments below.

Epstein was pleased to host SMPS Chicago for their sold out monthly program, "Taking Artificial Out of AIA - A How-To Guide for the AEC Marketing Professional" last week led by Rohan Jawali, founder & CEO of Joist AI.

Attendees explored how AEC marketing and business development teams currently leverage AI and use game-changing tools to streamline workflows and improve content management, data, and proposal development. There were definitely a few engineers in the audience, too.

Epstein is pleased to announce our Silo Mixed-Use Development received the Second Award in Rethink the Future's Global Architecture & Design Awards 2023!

In the 1850s, Chicago was considered the grain capital of the world. The mill and silo buildings, located primarily within the Fulton Market neighborhoods, are a direct reflection of Chicago’s wheat industry heritage, one of the major industries upon which the city was built.

In recent years, as Fulton Market has become more trendy with the opening of new bars, restaurants, residences, and offices, many of the protected historic buildings have been renovated. Unprotected historic buildings beyond the district boundaries, however, are routinely threatened with demolition.

One such example was a 250,000-square-foot mill factory, which spanned a 2.2-acre site and included a series of brick loft buildings ranging from three to six stories tall and a soaring concrete structure with more than a dozen silos.

Epstein seized the opportunity and developed a design solution that would preserve the character of the existing grain silos while incorporating the modern program elements that would allow the project to be financially viable and profitable.

Read more about Epstein's design approach and process here: https://lnkd.in/g5Ja--sW

Epstein's Ryan Peterson, senior planner, presented to University of Chicago students enrolled in the Urban Design with Nature class. Appropriately, the presentation took place at the Climate Action Museum, as it discussed the importance of urban mobility, and its impact on the environment.

Ryan's presentation shed light on the pressing need to steer urban mobility in a direction that supports efficient city living and harmonizes with our natural environment. He discussed insights into the field at large and how Epstein is leading the way in these topics through innovative approaches and recommendations, highlighting Epstein's commitment to sustainable mobility and design practices.

We hope to see many of these students put this academic knowledge into practice after they graduate!