(Chicago, IL, January 25, 2016)

Lendlease, one of the world's largest development, property, infrastructure and construction management firms, is pleased to celebrate the opening of Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Skokie, Illinois. Lendlease successfully served as the Construction Manager for the new 90,000 sf school.

Located in the former Rand McNally headquarters built in the early 1950's, the existing building was once used as a corporate headquarters and printing facility for the famous mapmaker.

Working in a partnership with Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Project Management Advisors and Amstadter Architects, Lendlease implemented an adaptive reuse construction strategy that included the reuse of as much of the existing structure as possible rather than demolishing and building anew. This processes allowed the construction team to use less energy and produce less waste during construction through the revitalization of the existing structure, transforming it into a state-of-the art education facility.

'We are extremely proud to create such a wonderful space that has the ability to mold a child's imagination,' said Jeffrey Riemer, Executive General Manager, Lend Lease (US) Construction Inc.'To be able to take an existing, under-utilized building and transform it into a center of knowledge is something that we should all take great pride in.'

The new campus includes a 10,000 sf gymnasium addition to the existing 80,000 sf building which is home to four laboratories, 30 classrooms, cafeteria facilities, library facilities, religious instructional spaces, administrative spaces, offices/lounges, mechanical/storage and an athletic field.

The Lendlease Chicago office, established in January 1976, is celebrating 40 years of success providing project management and construction services to clients across the Chicagoland area. Lendlease's history is rich in landmark projects that have contributed to the distinctive face and personality of the region. This work, which equates to over $19 Billion in construction value, includes iconic projects such as the Harold Washington Library Center, the Navy Pier Reconstruction, Chicagoland Speedway, Children's Memorial Medical Center, the O'Hare International Airport Development program and Trump International Hotel & Tower.

For additional information, contact:
John DeLibero
Director of Public Relations
212 592 6895
John.delibero@lendlease.com

About Lendlease:
Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 13,700 (June 2015) employees worldwide, Lendlease's capabilities span the property value chain.

The Americas region, headquartered in New York, offers project management & construction, public partnerships, development, asset and property management. Our expertise covers multiple sectors including arts & culture, commercial office, education, energy, government, healthcare, hotels & resorts, industrial, military housing communities, mixed-use, multi-site, pharmaceutical, senior living, telecommunications, transportation and aviation.

We are committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence, safely creating innovative and sustainable property solutions while forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities.

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