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Kennedy Expressway Project Earns a 2026 ACEC National Recognition Award

HBM leadership accepting the 2026 National Recognition Award at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, DC

HBM is proud to share that the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) Rehabilitation Project received a 2026 National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) at the Engineering Excellence Awards Gala held May 5, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Winning Team

Prime Consultant (Phase II — I-90/94 NB):
HBM Engineering Group, LLC
Sub-Consultants:
ABNA Corporation
Accurate Group, Inc.
Benesch
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Parsons Corporation
Project Partners:
GRAEF — Phase II, I-90/94 SB & REV
HNTB — Phase III Construction Management

Recognized on the National Stage

As Prime Consultant for Phase II — I-90/94 NB, HBM was honored to lead design efforts alongside our outstanding subconsultant team. This achievement was further strengthened through collaboration with our valued partners GRAEF, who led Phase II for I-90/94 SB and REV, and HNTB, who provided Phase III Construction Management services.

This national recognition reflects the dedication, technical excellence, and teamwork of the many engineers, designers, inspectors, construction professionals, and Illinois Department of Transportation personnel who contributed to the successful delivery of this transformative infrastructure project. We are grateful to help modernize one of the busiest transportation corridors in the Midwest and honored to see the team's efforts recognized on the national stage.

To learn more about the project, visit the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) Rehabilitation Project page.

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