P.J. Hoerr – What are people saying?

Reviews

"As you may already know, our therapy pool was granted IDPH occupancy last week and occupancy from the city today. I can’t express how pleased I am with the entire team in accomplishing this goal. It was definitely a challenge in designing this pool after construction had commenced and ultimately making it a reality. Although a lot was out of our control, I knew the one constant lied within the construction team in that the design would be implemented in a timely fashion once the drawings were issued and the state provided approval. I can’t emphasize enough how critical your on-site personnel were in making the entire Advocate BroMenn Outpatient Center project a great success. Along with the countless number of outstanding P.J. Hoerr laborers and carpenters that worked on the project, there are two individuals I feel in particular that can be attributed to this; Troy Wertz and Chris Atterberg. Troy Wertz is one of the most detail oriented superintendents I have ever worked with and laid a great foundation (both literally and figuratively) for Chris Atterberg once he transitioned to another project. We never had to ask Troy twice to take care of an issue or follow up on something. He always was proactive and resourceful in addressing unforeseen issues that arose with the entire project team including the architect and engineer. Troy never missed a deadline he was given or looked for an out when a constrained schedule was provided. Even after Troy was no longer on the project, he was a great resource to have if a question came up that no one else could answer. Troy exemplifies everything we expect in a superintendent at Advocate Health Care. He was very personable, professional, polite, and easy to work with throughout the entire project. I hope at some point in the future I have the pleasure of working with Troy again. I was also incredibly impressed with Troy’s successor, Chris Atterberg. Chris displayed maturity, expertise, and leadership beyond his years and provided a seamless transition once Troy left. Chris had the task of working in an occupied environment and definitely stepped up to the challenge. His experience in health care certainly showed and he was able to make sure we were operating within our interim life safety and infection control policies at all times. Chris acted as a great ambassador between the construction team and the occupants of the building. Ultimately, he made sure our building was suitable for occupancy back in August and did the same for our therapy pool just recently. I hope Chris is afforded the opportunity to fulfill the capacity of a superintendent on future projects for other clients as he did for us. He should be considered a major asset to P.J. Hoerr and I think he has some incredible potential in building client relationships for your organization. I sincerely appreciate all of the hard work by all of the parties involved with this projects. This is something everyone involved should be proud of. Again, thanks to your entire team for a job well done!" Tim Bassett, LEED AP BD+C Construction Project Manager Planning, Design, and Construction Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

"P.J. Hoerr is a great firm to work with. They really understand Healthcare construction, Infection Control, Interim Life Safety, Patient Wayfinding, Temp Signage, the whole 9 yards. I have worked with a number of major player’s on some good-sized projects and they are definitely the best firm I have had the pleasure of working with. Scott Rinkenberger, Director of Construction Operations for P.J. Hoerr's Health Care Division is very hands on, very engaged, very receptive and user oriented. I can’t say enough good things about them. Their accounting, budgeting and change order process, et.al. are all very thorough and easily understood. Don’t want this to sound like a commercial, but we don’t even shop our projects anymore; we are so satisfied with them." Bob Senneff President & CEO Graham Hospital

"As I'm sure you've heard, we received IDPH occupancy this afternoon. The entire process went very well thanks to our inspection team. "Mike, Blake, Bryan, and Adam were extremely helpful. When an issue was identified, the P.J. Hoerr team sprung into action calling or texting and waiting for sub contractors to address each issue. When an issue was identified, in most cases they were addressed before the inspection team left the general area. Our entire team functioned well, but I appreciate the team you dedicated to this project from the beginning. "As we near the completion, I want P.J. Hoerr to know the success we've achieved thus far is due in large part to your entire team of dedicated staff, not just those in the trailer. I appreciate all of their efforts." Dan Cooper Manager, Advocate Planning, Design, and Construction Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Advocate Eureka Hospital

"Dear Joe, Paul and Brian: On behalf of the Washington Area Community Center board of directors, the 6500 plus members of Five Points Washington, the thousands who have enjoyed events at the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center, the WCHS swim teams, the scores of seniors who play cards and “party” at the new Washington Senior Center, the brides and grooms who have celebrated in the banquet center, the patrons who use the new library, and the new employees of Five Points Washington let me say “thank you” for all you, your employees, and subcontractors did to help make the vision a reality! "Every day as I drive by the facility I see the parking lot filled with cars. When I enter the doors I see toddlers barely able to walk and seniors sometimes walking with canes. I see moms and dads dropping kids off at the day care room or taking them to a special event at the library. I see 70-somethings working on the cardio machines alongside 20-somethings pumping iron. They all have something in common – a broad smile! I have seen rappers, Irish tenors, gospel, a cappella, and country western singer; comedians; and orchestra members who are all surprised by the grandness of our theater. "While such a magnificent building would not have been possible without the time, talents, and treasures of many, it truly would not have gotten “off the ground” without your team. Thanks for all the counsel, professionalism, and effort you invested in Five Points Washington!" Sincerely, Sherril West President Washington Area Community Center

"We are writing to thank you for the care and professional attention you brought to our building project at Crossroads United Methodist Church of Washington. You oversaw a $6 million project that came in on time and under budget. Moreover you managed this project with great skill helping us at numerous points to make decisions that saved money, time and improved the design and function of our project. We are now worshiping in our new sanctuary, utilizing our nurseries and classrooms, and enjoying the fellowship space added to our church. As with the first building project, completed in 2001 also by P.J. Hoerr, your leadership has been integral to our success. In short, working with P.J. Hoerr was among the most important decisions we made as a church and we believe a key component in our project meeting budget and time schedule, and more importantly blessing our congregation and community. We will not hesitate to contract with P.J. Hoerr in the future and recommend without reservation your company to others considering building projects." Tom Goodell, Directing Pastor Terry Hillegonds, Chair, Building and Site Team Ron Kirby, Chair, Finance Team Crossroads United Methodist Church

It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with P.J. Hoerr on this project. Their knowledge, skill and attention to quality workmanship to ensure your customer receives a top-notch product is surely unsurpassed. I realize the difficulty and many challenges there must be in putting a project such as this together and want to assure you that your crew here has gone above and beyond with their knowledge, skill, workmanship and leadership on this project. You have a pro-active team here that in my experience is a rare commodity in these times. Too often I have seen projects delayed to the point where there has been absolutely no forward momentum at all for days or even weeks and I assure you the P.J. Hoerr team here on this project has thrived on such challenges reacting immediately to achieve a common goal. I have personally witnessed your team here react and overcome obstacles and in many instances the problem was resolved within hours. Jay K Miller, Building Superintendent Illinois Medical Center

“The P.J. Hoerr team not only built a quality and beautiful building, but they did it almost exactly on schedule and they made it an enjoyable experience for us. We love our new facility and look forward to working with your company in the future.” Tim Krueger, CFO Maui Jim, Inc.

“When my manufacturing plant was destroyed by a tornado, I called P.J. Hoerr to assist in the reconstruction. They quickly and optimistically accepted and finished in record time. That is why I partner with P.J. Hoerr - it’s all about confidence, capability, history and rapport.” Bob Parsons, Owner Parsons Company Inc.