SPRINGFIELD, IL (03/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Illinois National Guard's Construction Facility Management Office (CFMO) recently received awards for two specific projects and for its overall management of construction and facility maintenance programs.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) recognized the Normal Readiness Center in Normal, Illinois with its Merit Award.
Lt. Col. Craig Holan, of Litchfield, Illinois, and the director of CFMO, said the Normal Readiness Center is a first-of-its-kind in Illinois.
"This joint-use facility provides a permanent training center for the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, while sharing classroom, administrative and vehicle parking space with Heartland Community College," said Holan.
The Camp Lincoln Adjutant General's office building geothermal system won an ACEC-IL Honor Award and will also be recognized with a National Recognition Award at the National ACEC event in April. The project replaced an aging heating, cooling and ventilation system with a hybrid geothermal variable refrigerant system. The hybrid system eased the challenge and cost of heating and cooling the 74,000-square-foot headquarters building, while allowing for future expansion of the system.
The CFMO was also recognized by the Installations Division, National Guard Bureau this year with the William G. Troumbley, Jr. Improvement Award for demonstrating marked improvement in its management and administration of construction and facilities projects.
"This award is given to only one state or territory each year," said Holan. "Competition is very tight for this award as there is typically not much of a point spread between the top candidates."
The CFMO improved significantly in several key areas including fiscal management, project management, statutory reporting, energy use reductions, and environmental compliance
