PRIDE, ABILITY AND HONESTY THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION
PVOLVE; 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.
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.
ke Bender
George Macko Partner
PRIDE
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.
HONESTY
OUR TEAM
MICHAEL GALLA
With over forty-four years of experience in the construction industry, Michael Galla is a seasoned General Superintendent known for his exceptional leadership skills and deep industry knowledge. Starting his journey at sixteen years old, Michael progressed from building houses to overseeing a wide range of projects, including multimillion-dollar custom homes, wood frame and steel buildings, and large-scale structural renovations. One of Michael's standout achievements was supervising the simultaneous construction of nine buildings across three Sedona schools, totaling $75 million. He also takes pride in his work on the Peoria Sports Complex and the Carvana tower in Glendale, AZ. Michael's meticulous attention to detail and expertise in navigating complex architectural designs have been instrumental in the successful completion of these notable projects.
BRIANNE ABBASI
Brianne Abbasi runs Business Development at 41 North Contractor’s Arizona Branch. Brianne has spent her career fostering a robust, sustainable network of clients in the Southwest region, leveraging strong listening, presentation and closing skills. Her background has been largely focused on the restaurant and retail industry where she has worked alongside key decision makers at every phase of the development process. Brianne studied Veterinary Medicine and Biology-Pre Med at Iowa State University. She is currently apart of The National Association of Women in Construction, as well as the Arizona Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), and Arizona Association For Economic Development (AAED)
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.
OUR TEAM
DAN GREENE
Dan Greene is a Project Superintendent with a career spanning nearly two decades in the construction industry. Since 2002, Dan has been dedicated to ensuring the successful completion of various projects. He is OSHA certified with an OSHA 30 certification, prioritizing safety and compliance in every project he undertakes. Dan holds an Associate degree in General Technology, providing him with a solid educational foundation that complements his practical experience. Over the course of his career, Dan has worked on projects totaling approximately $4,300,000.00 in revenue, showcasing his proficiency in managing diverse construction endeavors.
Dan has overseen projects of scale, with his largest project valued at $1.3 million. Some of the notable projects in Dan's portfolio include Evernorth (Cigna), Gainey Suites, and Ashton Thomas, demonstrating his versatility and expertise across different types of construction projects. Prior to his career in construction, Dan served in the US Army for 21 years, bringing a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and dedication to his role as a Project Superintendent.
DAN HANSON
Daniel Hanson has 25 years of commercial construction industry experience and 20+years in project management, estimating and quality control. Daniel is a highly focused, results oriented project estimator/ project manager who is committed to the success of the company, clients, co-workers, and industry partners. A graduate of University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in construction management and an associate’s degree in architectural technology. His experience and driven. approach has proven successful time and time again with a legacy of high quality projects constructed safely and brought in ahead of schedule and within the budget. Some of these projects
include 330,000 square foot Eisenhower High School in Yakima WA., 96,000 square foot Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig High School in Bena, MN., several multi-million-dollar project at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix AZ and a wide variety of other commercial construction projects over the last 20 years.
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.
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Action Behavior Centers
After
Ancho & Agave
Arizona Retina
Aya's Bakery
Bazzuto Group
Belly Q
Biaggi's Ristorante
BIAN Chicago
Bien Trucha Group
Big Blue Swim School
Blue Bottle (multiple locations)
Blue Plate Catering
Boka Group
California Pizza Kitchen
Clayton Cigar Lounge
Cress Creek Country Club
Cruz Blanca / Lena Brava
DreamDry Chicago
Dunkin Donuts
Enchantment Resort
Enlightened Dispensary
Etta
Event Network
Firecakes
Federales (multiple locations)
Flower Child
Formento's Italian Restaurant
Foxtail (multiple locations)
Frontera Foods, Inc
Giordanos
Gerald Auto Group
Goldfish Swim School
Gordon Ramsay
Hauser Ross
Haurumi Sushi
Home Run Inn
Hooters
Insomnia Cookies
JW Marriot Scottsdale
Kalamazoo Corporate Office
Kapow Events, Inc
Kovach Eyecare
Kumas Corner
Le Pain Quotidien
Le Select
Lettuce Entertain
Macy's
Maple & Ash
Marriott Oak Brook
Maya Day & Night Club
Michael Jordan's Restaurant
Milan Laser
Moxie’s
Museum of Science & Industry
Noodles & Company
Nordstrom
Palmer House of Chicago
PickleHaus
Picklr
Potbelly's Corporate Office
Puttery
Quiubo
Raising Canes
Roka Akor
Shedd Aquarium
SoHo House
Sunda New Asian
Sunnyside Dispensary
Tasca Auto Group
The Bernardin
The Craftsman
The Italiano
The Green
Tricoci Salons
Turning Pointe
Two Brothers Brewing
Uchi
Verano
Wahlburgers
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Westin Kierland
White Castle
Willis Tower
World of Beer
Wow Bao
Xoco by Rick Bayless
YMCA (multiple locations)
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
THE ROSTICCERIA
Phoenix, Arizona
UCHI Scottsdale,
Arizona
PARTNERS BY DESIGN OFFICE
Chicago, Illinois
SOHO HOUSE
Chicago, Illinois
SUNDA
Chicago, Illinois
THE GREEN
Chicago, Illinois
AFTER Chicago, Illinois
THE CLAYTON
Chicago, Illinois
THE WASHINGTON
Naperville 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
TESTIMONIALS
41 North Contractors LLC was very professional and effective in maintaining the construction schedule and budget. I look forward to working with 41 North in the future, as they have been awarded another project at one of our apartment developments in Arlington Heights, IL. I would recommend them for any professional services or construction management services.
-Matthew Webb, Assistant Vice President, Village Green
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
41 North is a group that has a unique talent and ability to work alongside my team to achieve our mutual goals on time and on budget. Their team owns the workflow process and works to find solution through a bottom-up approach that understands financial impacts along with operational performance in mind. This tool and unique ability to see both sides to find creative solutions as a vested partner in the process is uncanny. 41 North has demonstrated the ability to establish firm deadlines and build creativity with my diverse group of owners. As trusted partners in the process, they are easy to recommend them for any project someone may be considering. Their process offers a unique perspective, pursuing and finding answers through tireless due diligence and collaborative team communication with my ownership group at all points along the way. Their ultimate goal was to ensure that we were completely satisfied with their work, and they work tirelessly to make that happen beyond any company that I have ever worked with in the past.
-Jeremy Samatas, President/Owner, Lucky Monk/Stix and Stones, LLC
RJ
IR VASCULAR & ONCOLOGY CENTER
BLUE BOTTLE COFFE
Chicago, Illinois
MAPLE & ASH
RAISING CANE’S
Multiple Locations in Illinois and Wisconsin
ARKADIA WEST LOOP
Chicago, Illinois
SANTO CIELO
Naperville, Illinois
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.
