Community Engagement

UJAMAA Construction Celebrates Groundbreaking of The 1901 Project on Chicago’s West Side

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UJAMAA Construction was proud to join our joint venture partner McHugh Construction, the United Center, project partners, civic leaders, and community stakeholders for the groundbreaking of The 1901 Project, a transformational development that will bring new energy, investment, and opportunity to Chicago’s West Side. Located around the United Center campus, The 1901 Project is planned …

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UJAMAA Construction Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Advocate Trinity Hospital on Chicago’s South Side

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Earlier this week, UJAMAA Construction was proud to join Advocate Health Care, Power Construction, community leaders, project partners, and South Side residents for the groundbreaking of the new Advocate Trinity Hospital, a historic milestone for health care access, community investment, and economic opportunity in Chicago. The new hospital, planned for 8000 S. DuSable Lake Shore …

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Austin HOPE Center brings pediatric specialty care closer to home on Chicago’s West Side

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Watch the Fox 32 Chicago feature on the Austin HOPE Center here UJAMAA Construction is proud to serve as the builder for the Austin HOPE Center, a new community-centered healthcare hub taking shape on Chicago’s West Side. Located at Chicago Avenue and Lawler Avenue, the three-story, 25,000-square-foot facility will bring pediatric specialty care, behavioral health …

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From Intern to Inspiration: Tomi Adedoyin’s Impactful Summer at UJAMAA Construction

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  It has been an amazing ride at UJAMAA! Contrary to popular belief, the construction field is way beyond just bricks and mortar. UJAMAA Construction has shown me that the industry is vibrant and accepting of people from all backgrounds. It highlights how different abilities and viewpoints can make a project successful. More than just …

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Paving the Way to Success: The Impact of Mentoring Young Girls in Construction with UJAMAA Construction and Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program

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A Memorable Day of Inspiration and Learning UJAMAA Construction recently hosted a remarkable day on-site at Park Station, inviting the Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program and an enthusiastic group of young ladies from Shoop Elementary to explore one of our latest projects in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Led by the inspiring Project Manager Jasmine Redmond-Winston, Project …

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Empowering Future Builders: UJAMAA Construction’s Inspiring Collaboration with Simeon Career Academy Students

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UJAMAA Construction was delighted to host the eager students from Simeon Career Academy’s CTE Construction Cluster at our Park Station project. This outstanding educational program, focused on preparing students for careers in Architectural Drafting, Carpentry, and Electricity, features a comprehensive 3-year course sequence. Site visits like these offer Simeon students invaluable real-world experiences, bridging the …

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O’Hare Terminal 5 Grand Opening Ceremony

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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 …

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Park Station Lofts Groundbreaking Brings 58-Units to Woodlawn Along With Hope In Fight Against Gentrification

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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 …

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Project Engineer Tumwi Promotes Opportunities For Women In Construction

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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 …

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