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August 12, 2026 Projects

From Funeral Home to Community Center – How BEAR is Transforming a Local Space

BEAR Construction, alongside Onward House and Whitney Architects, recently celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on the northwest side of Chicago.  
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Scott Kurinsky - New President
October 13, 2025 Announcement | Employees

BEAR Construction Company is excited to announce a key leadership transition

After 38 years with BEAR Construction, Scott Kurinsky has been promoted from Executive Vice President to President. . Scott’s experience and commitment to excellence uniquely position him to guide BEAR through its next phase of strategic growth.
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SBA Awards
October 10, 2025 Announcement | Culture | Employees

BEAR’s Alicia Gabriel Wins Woman of the Year Award by the Schaumburg Business Association

BEAR is proud to share that our very own changemaker and top-tier influencer, Alicia Gabriel, was recognized with the Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award by the Schaumburg Business Association — an honor that recognizes her dedication, compassion and leadership that continues to inspire those within and beyond BEAR.
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Banking on Success
October 6, 2025 Announcement

Banking on Success – A General Contractor’s Keys to Building a Successful Banking Project

With over 500 banking projects in its 40+ year history, BEAR Construction brings unmatched experience to the financial services sector. Our work spans projects as diverse as ground-up retail locations to multi-floor corporate offices in trophy high-rise buildings. Whether the scope is as simple as ADA modifications of an existing branch or as complex as a vault installation or full-scale technology integrations, BEAR has the expertise to deliver.
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Niles West
July 1, 2025 Announcement | Projects

BEAR Awarded a $53.2M Project with Niles Township High School District 219

A three-story addition at Niles West, a new two-story building for Niles Central and a full scope of additional work at Niles North.
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America By Design: Architecture
June 24, 2025 Media | Projects

America By Design: Architecture (S3E6) Features BEAR Project

The Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, built by BEAR Construction, was highlighted in season 3, episode 6 of "America By Design: Architecture"
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Kankakee County Courthouse
June 16, 2025 Announcement | Media | Projects

Courthouse to see capital improvements

Kankakee County is taking the next step in the ongoing renovation of its historic courthouse to oversee the $6 million capital improvements project, and they decided to go with BEAR Construction.
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Habitat For Humanity: Women Build 2025
June 11, 2025 BEAR Cares | Culture | Employees

Habitat for Humanity: Women Build 2025

A team of women from BEAR as well as participants from our business partners strapped on tool belts and joined Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s 2025 Women Build
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