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Life happens in the shops, eateries, and public spaces we encounter every day. Creating those environments demands a commitment to detailed design, a shared passion for a client’s vision, and specialized experience.
Skender delivers on all fronts. Driven by our proven practices and culture, we continue to take on the challenges of retail and automotive construction—offering the strength of a large firm with the agility of a boutique.
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Herman Miller
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Ardalan Plaza
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1100 W Fulton
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Fletcher Jones Audi North Avenue Chicago
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Retail Leadership Team
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Andy Halik
President
Chicago Office

Andy Halik
President
Andy joined Skender in 2011 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the construction industry. As President, he partners with clients and market leaders to drive growth, guide market strategy and support long-term development. Known for cultivating strong client relationships and leading collaboratively, Andy pairs sharp business insight with a true partnership approach. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.


Brian Simons
President, Indiana
Indianapolis Office

Brian Simons
President, Indiana
Brian joined Skender in 2007 and has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He played an integral role in the development and delivery of Skender’s Lean-focused initiatives for clients. Since 2020, he has led Skender’s Indianapolis office, focusing on delivering the best value for clients. Brian earned a degree in construction management and engineering from Purdue University.


Dan Ulbricht
Vice President
Chicago Office

Dan Ulbricht
Vice President
Since joining Skender in 2017, Dan has helped the firm develop new industry partnerships and expand new and existing markets. He brings 20 years of construction and real estate industry experience. Working as a trusted advisor, Dan has a talent for understanding clients’ perspectives and translating their real estate needs into construction solutions. Dan is co-chair of the Chicago Advisory Board for Little Kids Rock and former president of the CoreNet Chicago Chapter. In 2014, he was named to Building Design+Construction‘s “40 Under 40” class. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in marketing.
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Recent Awards
Outstanding Safety Award 9x
- Great Lakes Construction Association, Six-time Winner
- Raffles Insurance, Two-time winner
- Lake County Contractors Association
- Great Lakes Construction Association, Six-time Winner
- Raffles Insurance, Two-time winner
- Lake County Contractors Association
General Contractor of the Year 8x
- Chicago CRE Awards, Five-time Winner
- REjournals Awards, Three-time Winner
- Chicago CRE Awards, Five-time Winner
- REjournals Awards, Three-time Winner
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Skender Breaks Ground on $19 Million Ardalan Plaza Building in Metro Indianapolis
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