A Tradition of Excellence

F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen is committed to excellence in every endeavor. We are proud to have been recognized for our high quality performance and our role as a steward of the community throughout our history, including being named Contractor of the Year 25 times by 14 different organizations since 1996.

Industry Awards

• 2010: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Structural Contractor of the Year
  (West Jackson Boulevard Viaduct over Union Station and Portions of the Bascule Bridge) 
• 2009: CISCO—Pride in Construction Project of the Year Rehabilitation Category
  (Veterans Memorial School Campus)
• 2009: Metra (IRTBA)—Contractor of the Year
  (Reconstruction of Metra Electric District Bridges over 75th & 79th Streets)
• 2009: Lake County Highway Department (IRTBA)—Concrete Paving Contractor of the Year
  (Washington St. Reconstruction—Gurnee)
• 2009: Mayor Daley’s Landscape Award, School Category
  (Veterans Memorial School Campus)
• 2009: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (IRTBA)—Tri-State Corridor Special Recognition Award (Various Projects)
• 2009 Western Red Cedar Architectural Design Awards—Honor Award (Carlson Cottage)
• 2008: Chicago Department of Transportation (IRTBA)—Outstanding Architectural Contractor of the Year (Monroe Street Bridge Houses Rehabilitation)
• 2008 Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (IRTBA)—Special Mention Award – Roadway Contractor of the Year (Willow Rd. Roadway & Bridge Widening & Reconstruction)
• 2008: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (IRTBA)—DBE Advocacy Award for Various Tollway Projects
• 2007: National Partnership for Highway Quality—Gold Level Winner
  (South Tri-state Tollway Re-build & Widening)
• 2007: Congress for the New Urbanism—Award of Excellence
  (Kedzie & Rockwell Stations—Brown Line Reconstruction)
• 2007: Association of Licensed Architect—Design Award, Silver Medal
  (Marine Safety Station)
• 2007: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Architectural Contractor of the Year
  (Blue Line – Jackson/Van Buren Station Renovation)
• 2007: Illinois Department of Transportation—Contractor of the Year, Special Recognition Category
  (I-80/94 Flyover Ramp to I-394)
• 2007: Illinois Department of Transportation—Contractor of the Year, Bridge Contractor – New Construction (I-80/94 Flyover Ramp to I-394)
• 2007: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Plaza Construction Award
  (Toll Plaza 37 Improvements)
• 2007: Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates, Chicago—General Contractor of the Year
• 2007: Los Angeles Unified School District—JOC Contractor of the Year
• 2006: American Institute of Architects—Frank Lloyd Wright Honor Award
  (Millennium Park Bicycle Station)
• 2006: Association of Licensed Architects—Design Award, Silver Medal
  (CTA Brown Line—Kedzie & Rockwell Stations)
• 2006: Chicago Transit Authority—Contractor of the Year
  (Brown Line Capacity Expansion)
• 2006: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority—Special Recognition Award
  (ISTHA - Plaza 41 Retrofit)
• 2006: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority—Special Recognition Award
  (Plaza 19 (River Road) Roadway & Bridge Reconstruction)
• 2006: Chicago Department of Transportation—Structural Contractor of the Year Award
  (Reconstruction of Archer Ave. at Ashland Ave. Over the S. Fork of the S. Branch of the Chicago River)
• 2006: American Public Works Association, Chicago Metro Chapter—Public Works Project of the Year, Structures (Village of Plainfield, Public Works Facility)
• 2005: Masonry Advisory Council—Excellence in Masonry, Bronze—Governmental
  (Pubic Building Commission, 10th District Police Station)
• 2005: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Structural Contractor of the Year
  (South Clark Street Ramps Reconstruction, N & S of Roosevelt Road)
• 2005: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Architectural Contractor of the Year
  (State Street Subway, Lake / Randolph Station)
• 2004: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Transit Contractor of the Year
  (Millennium Park Bike Station)
• 2004: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Skyway Contractor of the Year
  (Westbound Skyway Reconstruction—Deck Reconstruction)
• 2003: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Transit Contractor of the Year
  (State Street Continuous Platform & Jackson Transfer Tunnel)
• 2003: Masonry Advisory Council—Excellence in Masonry, Craftsmanship Award
  (Chicago Public Schools, Ronald E. McNair Elementary School)
• 2003: Masonry Advisory Council—Excellence in Masonry, Bronze Award
  (Evanston-Skokie, School District 65, Early Childhood/Administration Building)
• 2002: Chicago Department of Transportation—Contractor Achievement Award—Outstanding Contractor Performance, Highway Projects (126th Place & Torrence Avenue Improvements)
• 2002: Chicago Department of Transportation—Contractor Achievement Award—Outstanding Contractor Performance, Bridge Construction
  (South Damen Avenue Viaduct Reconstruction)
• 2002: Illinois Department of Transportation Contractor of the Year, New Bridge Construction Category (Darmstadt Road and the CC&P Railroad over the I-88 Ramp to I-290, Item 5X)
• 2001: Chicago Department of Transportation—Outstanding Bridge Contractor of the Year & Outstanding Contractor of the Year (South Lake Shore Drive Over 47th Street Viaduct Reconstruction)
• 2000: American Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter—Honor Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement (Jackson Park Pavilion Fountain Court & Town Square Court)
• 1999: AIA Chicago Design Excellence Awards—Distinguished Building
  (Diversey Driving Range, Chicago Park District)
• 1999: Chicago Athenaeum:  Museum of Architecture & Design—American Architecture Award
  (Diversey Driving Range, Chicago Park District
• 1997: American Subcontractors Association, Chicago Chapter (ASA)—General Contractor of the Year
• 1994: Illinois Department of Transportation Award of Excellence—Urban Improvement Category
  (U.S. Route 34 Bridge over the Fox River)
• 1992: Illinois Department of Transportation Certificate of Merit—Urban Improvement Category
  (Lake Shore Drive Improvements)
  

Minority-Owned Business Enterprise/Women-owned Business Enterprise Awards

• 2010: Black Contractors United—Majority Contractor of the Year
• 2010: Federation of Women Contractors—General Contractor of the Year
• 2008: Hispanic American Construction Industry Association—Project of the Year
  (Veterans Memorial School Campus)
• 2008: Black Contractors United—Majority Contractor of the Year
• 2008: Federation of Women Contractors—Capital Projects Award for the CTA Brown Line
• 2006: Black Contractors United—Recognition for Significant Contributions to the Growth and Health of Black Contractors in Chicago
• 2005: Illinois Road & Transportation Builders—DBE Program Special Recognition Award for Illinois State Toll Highway Authority projects
• 2005: Coalition for United Community Action-ORTC—Contractor of the Year Award
• 2003: Black Contractors United—Majority Contractor of the Year Award
• 2003: University of Illinois at Chicago—South Campus Development Team Minority, Women, and Local Business Participation Award (Student Residential Apartment Building A)
• 2002: Capital Development Board—Certificate of Recognition for Fair Employment Practices Advocacy
  (in recognition of outstanding achievement in providing construction opportunities to the minority and female construction community)
• 1999: Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)—Construction Diversity Advocate Award
• 1998: Mexican American Chamber of Commerce—Corporate Award*
• 1997: Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)—Construction Industry Leader, Public Sector
• 1996: HACIA—Construction Industry Leader*
• 1995: Federation of Women Contractors (FWC)—Women’s Advocate Award*
  
  * Equivalent to General Contractor of the Year
  

Community Awards

• 2010: Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award—First Place Architectural Excellence in Community Design (Veterans Memorial School Campus)
• 2009: Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)—Award of Distinction for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments (Veterans Memorial School Campus)
• 2009: ACE Tech Charter High School / Youth Guidance Project Prepare Program—Firm of the Year Award
• 2008: Commission on Chicago Landmarks—Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence (Lincoln Park Zoo – Carlson Cottage)
• 2007: Leukemia Research Foundation—Star of the Year Award
• 2006: Landmarks Preservation Council—Richard Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Rehabilitation (Lindblom Math & Science Academy)
• 1999: March of Dimes Award of the Year—Construction*
• 1998: Landmarks Preservation Council—Richard Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Restoration and Rehabilitation (Humboldt Park Stable Restoration, Chicago Park District)
  
  * Equivalent to General Contractor of the Year
  

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