PRIDE, ABILITY AND HONESTY THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION
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 construction. 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.
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.
Clients can expect direct interaction with our owners and personal attention from our executive team, prioritizing satisfaction and long-term relationships. The enclosed marketing deck details our career history and project experience.
ke Bender
George Macko Partner
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional value to our clients and project partners through turnkey construction services and project approaches.
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
KE MCFADDEN
ving studied project management at Purdue Calumet and accruing twenty years of experience, As North Contractor‘s Vice President of Operations Mike McFadden oversees project managers and erintendents. Mike’s experience in the construction industry ranges from extensive renovations, construction, and ground up residential projects. Project experience and client relationships ude Roka Akor, Cornerstone Restaurant Group, Boka, Darden, Gibsons, Maple & Ash Group, el Jordan's, BIAN, Purple Pig, Roka Akor, Sunda, ICF Consulting Group, YMCA, and many more and Phoenix Metro areas.
ANDREW HUNTON
Andrew Hunton brings over seventeen 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 and is the General Superintendent for 41 North Contractors. Clients highly value his professionalism and organizational skills. Andrew's notable project contributions include Ameritus, liano, Blue Bottle Coffee, Do-Rite Donuts, Dunkin Donuts, etta, ICF, LettuceEntertain You (multiple perties (multiple projects), Maple & Ash, Midtown Athletic, Orchard Village Skokie, The Bernardin, s Street Market, and Willis Tower.
OUR TEAM
Y PARDY
dy supports business development of the Illinois branch of 41 North Contractors, as well mpany’s marketing. Halley focuses on a wide variety of vertical markets including multialthcare, and self-storage. She is passionate about connecting with individuals and g long-term, mutually beneficial working relationships. She is currently a part of he National n of Women in Construction and is looking forward to championing women to impact the ustry. Halley also represents 41 North Contractors as a developing leader in the Chicago al Estate Development Association (NAIOP), an Association of Medical Facility and is a member of Industrial Women in Real Estate (IWIRE).
LAURA MAGNUSON
With over 15 years of experience in real estate development and construction, Laura Magnuson has transitioned from a hands-on project management role to business development. Her expertise includes managing complex projects and fostering collaboration across commercial and residential sectors. Notable projects under her leadership include Covenant Living, Kopa Tea Bar, and multiple Raising Cane's locations. Laura has been recognized with the Chicago Association of Realtors Top P part of the Top 5% Team in Chicago, and in 2018, she earned the prestigious Top 1% Producer Team Award. These accolades underscore her commitment to excellence in real estate. Leveraging her hands-on project experience, Laura continues to identify new business opportunities and forge strategic partnerships. She remains actively involved in working closely with contractors, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and successful outcomes.
OUR TEAM
ON NEWLIN
on Newlin has been an experienced and accomplished estimator in the construction field. A raduate of Purdue University, with over 15 years of experience in the industry, Jon has developed a eep understanding of the estimating process in various types of construction projects. Jon has worked on projects of various sizes and complexities, ranging from tenant improvements to new onstruction speculative and built-to-suit projects. He has a broad range of preconstruction bby/amenity, restaurant, retail, healthcare, dispensary, and industrial projects. Notable clients Jon e the Museum of Science & Industry, Giordano’s, Market Creations at Willis Tower, Gordon The Purple Pig, among others.
LANCE BEELER
Lance Beeler is the Director of Pre-Construction and comes with extensive experience across various market sectors and projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Western Illinois University and pursuing a Master of Science in Management at the University of Illinois, his expertise is unapparelled and has contributed to the accumulation of his impressive portfolio; significant projects include the University of Cincinnati mid-rise office and hotel center, Target distribution centers, MOPAR distribution centers, and US Air Force Barracks. His versatility is evident in ventures such as childcare facilities, retail locations for Amazon and Microsoft, and cannabis retail establishments for GTI, Verano, and Zenleaf. Notable developments like the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Knickerbocker Hotel, and the State Farm corporate office showcase Lance's ability to shape impactful structures.
HE ART OF ONSTRUCTION
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SUNDA
Chicago, Illinois
UCHI Scottsdale,
Arizona
RYE ST. TAVERN
Baltimore, Maryland
AFTER Chicago, Illinois
ANCHO & AGAVE
Multiple Locations
RAMSAY'S KITCHEN
Naperville, Illinois
SANTO CIELO
Naperville, Illinois
THE PUTTERY
Chicago, Illinois
FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE
Des Plaines, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
BIAN CHICAGO, LLC
Joe Fisher
Cell: 312.519.8129
joe@LiveBian.com
MACLYN GROUP
Ray Kinney
Cell: 630.852.2057
Office: 630.370.7929
ray@maclyngroup.com
BIAGGI'S RISTORANTE ITALATINO
Todd Hovenden
Cell: 309.445.661
todd@biaggis.com
TORCH ARCHITECTS
Rob Costello
Office: 630.420.1900
rob@torcharchitecture.com
FRONTERA FOODS
Manny Valdez
Cell: 312.543.5783
mvaldes@fronterahospitality.com
Jeremy Samatas
Cell: 630.514.0667
jeremy.samatas@nextgenpartners.com NEXTGEN PARTNERS
STUDIO K CREATIVE
Karen Harold Cell: 312.754.1200
Office: 312.560.3418
karen@studiokcreative.com
TESTIMONIALS
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
I am the owner of a private, members-only social club located downtown Chicago, Illinois. I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with 41 North Contractors on the project from start to finish and can attest to their professionalism, quality of work and most important to me, transparency. The project remained on budget and on time throughout the course of construction and I could not be more pleased with the result. I have since entered into contract on two additional locations in different states and have awarded both jobs to 41 North Contractors.
-Clayton Wilson, Owner, The Clayton
ln the past eleven months, 41 North Contractors has built three Wow Bao restaurants under Mike Bender's leadership. Not only have these stores been completed ahead of schedule, they have also been built with incredible workmanship. Contractor and employee safety and cleanliness were always a focus, and the environment was always one of team cooperation. I have every intention of continuing to use 41 North Contractors for our foreseeable Chicago rollout, and am considering to use them out of state as well. I have found 41 North Contractors to be a pleasure to work with as they are committed to more than just building the restaurant. 41 North Contractors is committed to relationship building and the big picture is what has earned them my business and respect.
-Geoff Alexander, President, Wao Bao
TORO STEAKHOUSE
Scottsdale, Arizona
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
Chicago, Illinois
RAISING CANE’S
Multiple Locations
EMPIRE BURGER
Lombard, Illinois
JACKMAN & CO.
under construction ground up
GLENVIEW HOUSE-FOXTAIL
under cosntruction
THE REC LEAGUE
pre-construction ground up
YARDHOUSE
under construction ground up
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 multiple verticals of construction and all have extensive experience working with the Illinois Building Departments. 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.
