The Numbers A few fast facts about ICI.

80%

More than 80% of ICI’s projects are generated by repeat clients and referrals

2023

Voted one of Chicago’s Best and Brighted Companies™

10

The average length of employment at ICI is 10 years

40 Years in Business Markets

Restaurant

ICI has traveled the country building multiple locations for many well known restaurant groups: Perry’s Steakhouse, Del Frisco’s and Fogo de Chao, to name a few.

Retail

In the past 5 years, ICI has completed more than $250M in retail volume. Our portfolio includes shopping centers, grocery stores, big box, site developments and build-outs.

Automotive

ICI has completed more than $75M in auto dealership work in the past 5 years. Our portfolio includes new dealerships, renovations and expansions for multiple luxury automotive dealers.

Workplace

From new corporate headquarters, to data centers, to banks; ICI has successfully partnered with workplace clients for 40 years.

K12 Education

In recent years, ICI has built new schools, renovated and expanded existing schools and completed life safety upgrades totaling more than $350M in construction volume.

Higher Education

From a $40M new construction College of Business building, to interior renovations, to expansions of existing learning environments; ICI’s university portfolio is strong.

Company

International Contractors, Inc. (ICI) is a family-owned construction management and general contracting business in its second generation of leadership. Since 1982, ICI has completed award-winning restaurants, retail stores, schools, car dealership and workplaces.

People

Our team of more than 80 has been carefully assembled throughout the years and the formula has proven successful: the average length of employment for an ICI team member exceeds 7 years. ICI employs 2 of only 26 Certified Professional Estimators in Illinois, 6 LEED Accredited Professionals, 50+ SWPPP Certified staff and 1 Certified Professional Constructor.

History

ICI was founded in 1982 by Richard Bronge and his eldest son, Randall. Two years later, Richard’s middle son Bruce joined the business, followed by his youngest son Jeff in 1988. Richard has since retired and the firm is now in its second generation of leadership. Bruce is ICI’s President, Randall is the Chief Operating Officer and Jeff has been with the estimating department for more than 25 years.

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS WALTER FISHER, VP CONSTRUCTION

It helps the working relationship tremendously to know the people on the other side of the table. ICI knows our concept inside and out. Our team relies on strong partners that align with our Cooper’s Hawk values.