BUILDERS FOR THE HOME COURT, AT THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER

Elevate Design Build Group is a joint venture, lead by BOWA Construction with AECOM Hunt.

Your community is
our community

We prioritize inclusivity and opportunity. Our focus extends beyond construction—we are committed to fostering access for minority-owned businesses.

Through a community-centric program, we create pathways with industry-based training, preparing individuals for success in Registered Apprentice programs.

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The Home Court will be the first space within the Obama Presidential Center campus to open in late 2025.

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Core Values & Commitments

As we embark on the construction of the iconic Obama Presidential Center Programs & Athletic Center, our journey is shaped by five fundamental values and unwavering commitments.

By focusing on purposeful workforce and professional development, we aim to provide every team member with new opportunities, diverse experiences, and enhanced skills, paving the way for a more robust and promising future.
In collaboration with the Obama Foundation, Elevate Design Build Group is strategically harnessing the construction of the Obama Presidential Center Programs & Athletic Center to generate employment, foster economic growth in Chicago, and enhance the vitality of the South Side community. As a committed, active, and reliable partner, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to leaving a lasting and positive imprint on Chicago's neighborhoods.
We will be intentional about being a good neighbor by leveraging our broad relationships to help bring resources to the community. We will collaborate with existing community-based organizations to further the Obama Foundation’s commitment to strengthen local economies.
We will be intentional about expanding successful career opportunities in the union trades for historically underrepresented populations and achieving significant diverse workforce participation by ensuring individuals have equal access to information, training, apprenticeships, job opportunities, and removing the barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential.
We are committed to achieving significant diverse business participation by intentionally ensuring an inclusive and transparent procurement process, equal access to significant contract opportunities, removing historical barriers, and providing support and resources to ensure their success.

Building more than
structures—
constructing opportunities
and empowering communities.

With a meticulous eye on sustainable development, we're not just building structures; we're cultivating a vibrant future for the community. At Elevate Design Build Group, our vision extends far beyond the blueprints, embodying a commitment to building not just for the present, but for generations to come.

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