In early February, UJAMAA Construction had its first All Staff Meeting of 2023. It was a time to reflect and commune while setting goals for the upcoming year. We started by recognizing new hires as well as promotions within the company. A few trivia questions were sprinkled throughout to be answered by everyone. Ron Lewis …
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The team recently wrapped up the O’Hare Terminal 5 project. Click here to learn more about the O’Hare Terminal 5 Concourse M Expansion project. View the video and images of the Grand Opening Ceremony for O’Hare Terminal 5 below. Special thanks to Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Commissioner Jamie Rhee, Power Construction, Austin Commercial, Muller2 and all the contractors involved in this …
The holidays are a time to come together and enjoy the company of one another. UJAMAA hosted its annual Employee Holiday Party last week to the joy of everyone. It was a blast to see everyone and enjoy food and drink. #TheUJAMAAWay
We recently celebrated the groundbreaking for the Park Stations Lofts project. UJAMAA Construction along with our joint venture partners Brown & Momen were selected by The Michaels Organization and DL3 Realty to be general contractors for the Park Station Lofts project. With a design from FitzGerald and Brook Architecture, Park Station Lofts is a 5 story, 58-unit mixed-use apartment building with …
Starting in 1968 and then later expanded to a full 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration from September 15 to October 15 that celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. As we …
Last week, UJAMAA Construction held its 2022 Annual Meeting at Lacuna Lofts. Our annual meeting is a chance for the team to come together #theujamaaway and celebrate the achievements, milestones, and new faces of the year. It is also a chance to fellowship with members of the team that don’t get to see each other …
UJAMAA Construction is dedicated to advancing women in construction. Recently, project engineer Tumwitikege Mwakalinga spoke to a group of students at Illinois Institute of Technology about alternative careers in architecture. Here are her words: “I am on a journey to create exposure for black women in construction. When I was that age (college age), I needed someone that can …
Project Engineer Tumwi Promotes Opportunities For Women In Construction Read More »
The UJAMAA team had a ball this past weekend as sponsors of the inaugural Design Pavilion for the Silver Room Block Party. We were able to engage with the community and tell them about how we use social responsibility within the world of construction to create a long last impact as well as help champion …
UJAMAA Sponsors New Silver Room Block Party Design Pavilion 2022 Read More »
At UJAMAA Construction, mentorship is key. It is how more senior professionals pass down knowledge and capabilities to the next generation. This drives growth and makes sure operationally, that we are a well oiled machine. Mentorship is also a form of giving back. Like our namesake, mentorship is a way of supporting those who support …
VP Les Bates and Director of Accounting Marcia Dawson on Mentorship Read More »
This past Saturday, our partners at Lakeside Alliance hosted students from ACE Amandla Charter School and Simeon Career Academy at the Obama Presidential Center site for a hands-on carpentry workshop. Working with a team of Lakeside Alliance carpenters, the students built picnic tables for the workforce and learned more about career opportunities in the trades …
Picnic Table Build with Lakeside Alliance and Local Students Read More »
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