Project of the Year Feature: Community Impact
February 4, 2026
BURR RIDGE – CISCO’s 8th 2025 Project of the Year Feature is the second of two Board Excellence acknowledgments for CISCO’s Community Impact award. The Executive Board decided to use its discretionary authority and acknowledge the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center. The general contractor was ALL Construction Group; the client was Humboldt Park Health.
When considering submissions, judging criteria is based on: quality of construction, design, impact on the community and safety record.
The Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center, a transformative, 46,860 sq. ft. facility designed to elevate prevention, healing, and whole-person care for Chicago’s West Side. As the design/build partner and General Contractor, ALL Construction Group (ACG) collaborated closely with Humboldt Park Health and the JGMA Architects to bring this $27.5 million landmark to life, delivering the project within the established budget while maintaining exceptional quality and safety.
More than a fitness center, the Wellness Center serves as a vibrant hub for health, culture and community connection, benefiting residents of Humboldt Park and surrounding neighborhoods such as Logan Square, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and Bucktown. The facility features art by local creatives, culturally responsive programming, and a comprehensive array of amenities including a lap pool, therapy pool, indoor running track, strength and fitness areas, yoga and spin studios, physical therapy spaces, locker rooms, childcare, offices, meeting rooms, and a large multipurpose room.
ACG constructed the project’s robust structural systems, including two underground stormwater detention tanks, shallow foundations, load-bearing masonry walls, and a steel superstructure, and led the design/build coordination of all MEP-FP systems. Our team also oversaw the complex building envelope, which incorporated trapezoidal curtainwall glazing within a prismatic, oblique metal panel system, and self-performed key scopes such as masonry, insulation, light-gauge framing, carpentry, drywall, acoustic ceilings, and doors and hardware. The Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center stands as a bold commitment to accessible, culturally affirming wellness services.
The project consisted of a three-story structural steel superstructure with load-bearing masonry walls and slabs on metal decks. Below-grade work included the installation of a stormwater detention tank, while the foundation and exterior incorporated spread footings and exterior walls constructed of cold-formed light gauge systems.
Wall systems included a combination of brick veneer and ACM metal panels with curtainwall assemblies. ACG collaborated closely with the Owner and JGMA Architects to convert the MEP-FP scope to a Design/Build format, allowing the design to progress while mitigating potential cost impacts.
Throughout the project, ACG conducted constructability reviews, developed budgets as drawings were completed, and provided value engineering recommendations to help maintain the project within budget. All site logistics planning were managed by ACG in coordination with Humboldt Park Health.
Throughout the design and construction phases, ACG provided ongoing value analyses, budget updates, and target value design recommendations to guide the Humboldt Park Health and JGMA in achieving the GMP budget.
Cost estimating and budget management were integrated with constructability reviews, and construction scheduling services included preliminary schedules and Pull-Plan schedules for the building structure, envelope, and interior finishes. Permitting strategies included phased approvals all coordinated by ACG and JGMA.
The Humboldt Park Wellness Center represents a transformative addition to the Humboldt Park community by providing accessible, state-of-the-art wellness services. By combining recreational and therapeutic facilities under one roof.
The center offers community a comprehensive approach to health, fitness, and well-being. The integration of wellness, recreation, and healthcare enhances the quality of life for residents, offering a safe, modern, and supportive environment for personal and family health.
Beyond its facilities, the project contributed to the community through thoughtful planning and engagement. ALL Construction Group collaborated closely with the hospital to ensure that construction was completed within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. The inclusion of childcare spaces, meeting rooms, and flexible multipurpose areas underscores the center’s role as a true community hub, serving not just as a health facility but as a gathering space that encourages social connection and community programming.
The Wellness Center also embodies the principles of accessibility and inclusion. As an affordable healthcare facility, it ensures that residents of Humboldt Park and surrounding neighborhoods have access to vital wellness services without financial barriers. The project’s innovative design and construction approaches, including the use of a unique building envelope system and high-quality finishes, demonstrate a commitment to creating a landmark facility that is both functional and aesthetically engaging.
Through this project, ALL Construction Group helped to not only deliver a technically complex and visually striking facility but also fostered long-term positive impact by providing residents with a positive and safe space. There were no major accidents or injuries on this project. Only one minor, no–work-loss injury was reported.
