PRIDE, ABILITY AND HONESTY THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION
To The CAVA Team;
Having cultivated a reputation for earning our clients’ trust with steadfast commitment to professionalism, transparency, and unwavering integrity throughout the longevity of our existence, we at 41 North Contractors contribute our success to our amiability and innovative, forward thinking. Our management team consists of energetic, straightforward professionals with broad, first-hand experience in the field of construction. With a management team of dedicated construction professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit that allows us to remain competitive in today's market, we're committed to making your vision a reality. And our value engineering provides clients with economical alternatives and cost efficiency.
41 North Contractors
4933 Lincoln Ave.
Lisle, IL 60532
T:(630) 737-1008
E: info@41northcontractors.com
S: @41northcontractors
At 41 North Contractors, we believe that experience, commitment, and communication are crucial, not only for building developments but building relationships. The enclosed business proposal details our career history and professional accomplishments. We appreciate your considering our proposal and look forward to receiving your response.
Respectfully
41 North Contractors
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
41 North Contractors is a reputable general contracting company serving Chicago, Illinois, and Scottsdale, Arizona. We specialize in retail, restaurant, and commercial development. Proud to call these cities home, we focus on the greater Chicago and Phoenix areas and its surrounding communities where we are familiar with local codes and building regulations. Our reputation is built on delivering quality projects on time and within budget. Clients can expect direct interaction with our owners and personal attention from our executive team, prioritizing satisfaction and long-term relationships. At 41 North Contractors, we promise comprehensive performance, intelligent consulting, and value engineering for all our customers.
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George Macko
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41 North Contractors is a general contracting company specializing in retail, restaurant, and commercial development. Serving Chicago, Illinois, and Scottsdale, Arizona, markets, we're proud to call these cities and their surrounding communities home, where we are familiar with local codes and building regulations.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional value to our clients and project partners through turnkey construction services and project approaches.
ABILITY
HONESTY
At 41 North Contractors, our word is our bond. We believe that honesty and integrity are the pillars of all successful relationships, creating opportunities for better analysis, decision making, and communication. We operate by these principles -- they influence our business decisions and discussions with our clients. By inviting honest conversations with our customers, we are able to mitigate, troubleshoot, and address concerns or ideas as they arise. We believe that integrity leads to trust, which leads to credibility, which ultimately leads to loyalty.
OUR TEAM
MIKE MCFADDEN
aving studied project management at Purdue Calumet and accruing twenty years of experience, ike McFadden oversees project managers and superintendents. Mike’s experience in the onstruction industry ranges from extensive renovations, civil construction, and ground up residential ojects. Project experience and client relationships include Roka Akor, Cornerstone Restaurant roup, Boka, Darden, Gibsons, Maple & Ash Group, Bond Companies, Michael Jordan's, BIAN, urple Pig, Roka Akor, Sunda, ICF Consulting Group, YMCA, and many more in both the
HALLEY PARDY
Halley Pardy supports business development of the Illinois branch of 41 North Contractors, as well as the company’s marketing. Halley focuses on a wide variety of vertical markets including multi-family, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. She is passionate about connecting with individuals and developing ong-term, mutually beneficial working relationships. She is currently a part of he National Association of Women in Construction and is looking forward to championing women to impact the nix Metro areas. ruction industry. Halley also represents 41 North Contractors as a developing leader in the Chicago ercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) and is a member of Industrial Women in Real
OUR TEAM
ANDREW HUNTON
Andrew Hunton brings 16+ years of extensive construction experience as a skilled tradesman and site superintendent. He has successfully managed diverse projects, from retail to ground-up developments. Andrew holds an OSHA 30 certification and a Bachelor's in Construction Management. Clients highly value his professionalism and organizational skills. Andrew's notable project contributions include Ameritus, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Blue Bottle Coffee, Do-Rite Donuts, Dunkin Donuts, etta, ICF, Lettuce Entertain You (multiple projects), Lincoln Properties
Maple & Ash, Midtown Athletic, Orchard Village Skokie, The Bernardin, The Washington, Wells Street ower.
KATIE MCCANN
Katie McCann joined 41 North Contractors with a decades worth of construction experience. Having earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota and an OSHA 30 certification, Katie comes with experience in healthcare, specialty, tenant improvement, and federal construction. Initially starting her career as a project manager, Katie transitioned to estimating and has thus far estimated and worked on jobs ranging from $25,000 to $48,000,000. Katie's project
t relationships include Army Enterprise Assessment System, Laurie Woolverton, and Interactive Design Architecture.
PHEN BRYNE
en Byrne is a highly experienced Project Manager at 41 North Contractors, boasting over 15 years in the ry. He began his career designing engineered medical supports before transitioning into building large scale enters across the country. Since then, he has built an impressive portfolio of projects ranging from high-end rants to luxury residential, with values ranging from one million to ten million dollars. Throughout his career, en has honed his financial management skills while also maintaining a project schedule and fostering close nships with his clients. He is proficient in a range of software, including AutoCAD, 3d Sketching, Microsoft Suite, and Procore Project Management Software. Stephen graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a lor’s degree in industrial technology and a concentration in construction management.
erienced Superintendent at 41 North Contractors, with over 30 years of expertise in the has successfully supervised a diverse range of project types and sizes, specializing in lti-family units, and office interiors ranging from $1.2 to $7 million. Throughout his career, erous training and education courses, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in the on the Chairman's Round Table for Centex Homes, where he traveled to different states s for potential use in the Illinois division. Rick's commitment to safety is evident in his s, including OSHA 30, as well as various continuing education certifications. Stephen's project experience and both Facebook and Google Data Centers, John Hancock, Microsoft Data Center, and SoHo House, Emerson n Cigar Lounge, Eastgate Retirement Home, Tricoci Salons, Hoerr Schaudt, CAVA among others.
ensuring that all projects under his supervision maintain the highest level of safety standards. His notable project p 5 W Wacker, 211 W Wacker, 549 W Randolph, Ameritus, Arkadia, Bernardine, Bozzuto, Friedman Properties, Harbor Point Towers, Henson Consulting, JC Development, Kapow Events, Kargo, Lincoln Properties, Museum of Science & Industry, People Foundry, R2 Companies, Soul Sight, Syd Jerome, The Clayton, Village Green, Wells Street, and Chicago Cut Steakhouse.
41 North Contractors brings knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to each of our projects -- big or small. Fueled by a drive for continuous innovation, we remain true to our founding values of pride, ability, and honesty.
41 North Contractors is known for our high standards of service, personal attention to clients, and integrity. This reputation has earned us the privilege to build in a variety of markets, from ground up new construction to medial and health center build-outs. We are working to disrupt the status quo established by large construction companies, bringing more value and efficiently to our customers.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is the foundation of every successful project and relationship. Our clients can expect clear and consistent communication from our owners and partners throughout the construction of (insert project name). At 41 North, we value transparency. Our customers will remain informed throughout the duration of our relationship, from preconstruction to midconstruction to post construction. We value long-term connections with our clients and strive to go above and beyond expectations, not only with the finished product, but the customer service along the way.
BIÂN CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois
PARTNERS BY DESIGN OFFICE
Chicago, Illinois
AFTER Chicago, Illinois
ONE ELEVEN
Chicago, Illinois
SYD JEROME
Chicago, Illinois
THE CLAYTON
Chicago, Illinois
RAMSAY'S KITCHEN
Naperville, Illinois
OLD TOWN APARTMENTS
Chicago, Illinois
THE PUTTERY
Chicago, Illinois
FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE
Des Plaines, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Joe Fisher
Cell: 312.519.8129
joe@LiveBian.com BIAN CHICAGO, LLC
Ray Kinney Cell: 630.852.2057 Office: 630.370.7929
ray@maclyngroup.com
Todd Hovenden
Cell: 309.445.661
todd@biaggis.com
Rob Costello
Office: 630.420.1900
rob@torcharchitecture.com
karen@studiokcreative.com
Manny Valdez
Cell: 312.543.5783
mvaldes@fronterahospitality.com
Jeremy Samatas Cell: 630.514.0667
jeremy.samatas@nextgenpartners.com
Mark Freemott Cell: 615.618.4818
mfreemott@kempersports.com
TESTIMONIALS
The team at 41 North Contractors are wonderful people who provide a fantastic client experience and are a company we would refer to any of our commercial clients who are looking for General Contracting Services. If I were to do a remodel/refresh or a full build, I would look to Adam Macko, Mike Bender and Ty Macko and the 41 North Contractors team to lead the way.
-Jason Helfert, Shareholder
People always talk about the horrors of construction, especially in the restaurant space. While we have certainly had our challenges, this team was the solution rather than the cause of almost every obstacle along the way. They all acted honestly, fairly and with the utmost professionalism. They covered mistakes I made and supplemented my lack of experience with their wealth of expertise. Most importantly, they pounded the table to protect our best interests and went above and beyond the scope of their normal work.
-Ben Arnstein, Owner, Kaliflower Kitchen
41N is the best, truly. They are the most dedicated, hardworking, caring, competent contractors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. There is nothing they cannot fix, repair or build! If they have not done it before, no problem they will find away and relish in the endeavor of learning something new. I have worked on countless projects with them from small remodels to 14,000 sq. ft. ground up buildings and have never felt in better hands regardless of the scale of the project. I cannot recommend them enough, they are not only fair but truly have never let us down when it comes to deadlines or timing. A true gem in the field of construction.
-Pam Valenta, Director of Design, Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
It is a great pleasure of mine to recommend at the highest level I possibly can, 41 North Contractors for general contractors and construction work. The museum has been contracting with 41 North for more than the past eight years, and will continue based on their current and previous performance. On time and on budget are cliché used in our business way too often, but aptly applies to 41 North, plus a lot more. They become a partner, not just a vendor. They offer a complete array of general contractor services and manage the trades working simultaneously to the benefit of the client. They provide quality workmanship and very strong leadership for our construction projects. Working at the museum is not an easy task for a contractor and 41 North stands up to the challenge and gets the work done without impacting our guests. 41 North is also very good at having a plethora of people offer advice but does not miss a beat with the challenges thrown at them. I do and will continue to recommend 41 North, and would be happy to discuss specifics at any time.
-Ed McDonald, Director of Facilities and Operations, Museum of Science and Industry
MAPLE & ASH
RAISING CANE’S
Multiple Locations in Illinois and Wisconsin
ARKADIA WEST LOOP
Chicago, Illinois
SANTO CIELO
Naperville, Illinois
BLUE BOTTLE COFFE
Chicago, Illinois
RJ
IR VASCULAR & ONCOLOGY CENTER
STRATEGY
APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY
41 North Contractors aims to assemble a collaborative team early in the design phase of a project, which benefits everyone. It invites perspectives from all angles at the onset of a project, fully facilitating communications for all involved. When the pre-construction team is missing input from the general contractor, for example, the ability to verify prices on finishes, materials or equipment is lost. When contractors are engaged after drawings are completed they can determine alternate approaches that could save money and time. When this collaboration occurs at a project's beginning, it makes for a smoother process to the project's completion. We fully understand that above all else the costs of building a project need to align with the owner’s expectations. In our experience, the best way to secure budget management is to address it during initial design rather than redesigning a project after it's initiated. This design team partnership allows for 41 North Contractors and our subcontractors to have a better understanding of the project and the ultimate goals from the start.
Our team will begin by developing a budget with owners, and over the course of design, ensure that the project remains within budget. During preconstruction we will develop a schedule that includes preconstruction design, permit review, value engineering, on-site construction, and project close out. We will assist with gathering costs that reflect the design and present alternate specs that may improve costs or have a better lead time. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades will assist and attend meetings to review the MEP design guaranteeing the most cost-efficient approach.
EXPERIENCE
41 North Contractors has been part of the design team in many restaurant projects, most recently at Wells Street Market and Market Creations. These projects were similar food halls in the Chicago Loop, all requiring preconstruction value engineering.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND TOOLS
We operate project management software called Procore. Procore tracks, logs, and manages submittals, shop drawings, daily logs, safety logs, weekly reports, project photos, etc. This data is stored in Procore and can be accessed anytime by the project team, but, our Project Manager will send out a weekly report to the team. The weekly report is distributed out at the end of each week and includes an updated three-week schedule, current project photos, and a weekly update sheet. This update sheet recaps site activities from the week, lists activities for the coming week, and catalogs site issues or updates that need to be addressed. There will also be a weekly owner/architect/contractor meeting set up on site. This has proven to be a useful and productive meeting.
SCHEDULE
The success of any construction project begins by establishing a realistic schedule. We build our schedules with the assistance of subcontractors factoring in material and equipment lead times. During preconstruction we issue a master schedule for the project. Which will be the road map to completing the project and details major milestone tasks. Each week, the project superintendent will create a three-week look advance schedule, which will outline the finer details of the project. This schedule is distributed to each subcontractors' office and is also reviewed during weekly on-site foreman’s meetings. We will have a two-person management staff on site for this project: a project manager and project superintendent. The project managers responsibilities consist of but not limited to subcontractor contracts, financial tracking, and submittal procurement. The on-site superintendent will be responsible for quality control. Our superintendents are experienced in high-end restaurant construction and all have extensive experience working with the Chicago Building Department. Once we establish a schedule, we are committed to meeting it. We know first-hand from our wide ranging restaurant past that in many cases crews are brought in from out of state for openings. In most cases, arrangements have been made to stock the store pursuant to the construction schedule completion. 41 North Contractors operates under a different belief: we will do whatever it takes to keep a project on track.
SOCIAL IMPACT
The success of our company has been possible because of the communities we are a part of, the people we’ve hired. We have been fortunate to donate and build for partners that contribute substantial amounts to our communities.
