CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Skender Construction (April–June 2018)

Original title: MICHAEL A ALVAREZ for SKENDER CONSTRUCTION @ BUILDINGS (2018-04-01)

April 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a construction firm to influence city building policies and administrative decisions regarding modular building methods during the second quarter of 2018.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Skender Construction

The company is seeking specific regulatory or legislative outcomes from the city regarding modular building practices.

Chicago Department of Buildings

The department is the target of the lobbying effort and is responsible for reviewing the requested modular construction policies.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Michael A. Alvarez registered as a lobbyist for Skender Construction to discuss modular construction projects with the Chicago Department of Buildings.

Key Facts

Michael A. Alvarez served as the lobbyist for Skender Construction.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Buildings.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific subject of the lobbying was 'modular' construction.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is modular construction?

Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site, under controlled plant conditions, using the same materials and designing to the same codes and standards as conventionally built facilities.

Why was this lobbyist hired?

The document indicates the lobbyist was hired to seek administrative and legislative changes or approvals related to modular construction projects within the city.