Built to deliver. Exceptional customer service, nimble execution, tailored solutions.
Residential and commercial projects tailored to your scope, timeline, and goals.
Experienced professionals who give your project the attention it deserves.
Residential and commercial work across a range of clients, scopes, and project types.
LG Advantage is the specialized contracting and service division of LG Builders — built to deliver for smaller-scale construction.
As a division of LG Builders, LG Advantage deploys the full depth of a 20+ year general contracting operation, including preconstruction expertise, dedicated project management, in-house trade capabilities, and backoffice infrastructure, scaled to fit projects of any size.
Whether it’s a kitchen or bath remodel, retail or restaurant buildout, exterior porch or deck, landlord work, a condo renovation, or ongoing building maintenance, you get big-firm resources delivered with the speed, flexibility, and personal attention that smaller projects demand. Our team manages the full process so you don’t have to.
We were purpose-built for projects that require fast, efficient execution without sacrificing quality. We tailor our approach to your specific scope and timeline, delivering the same communication and accountability on a bathroom remodel or tenant improvement that you’d expect on a ground-up development.
“LG
Advantage was a great partner in the buildout of our retail store in Chicago. They helped us navigate permitting, inspections, and the difficulties of working in an old building. Ryan and his team are good communicators, and quickly addressed problems that arose from unforeseen site conditions.”
We work across residential and commercial projects, tailoring our approach to match the scope, timeline, and complexity of each engagement. No project is too small for the full LG Advantage experience.
We take the complexity out of work letter delivery. From interpreting tenant requirements to coordinating buildout schedules with lease timelines, our team manages the full scope so landlords can focus on the deal, not the drywall. Every project is tracked with weekly updates and a single point of contact.
Whether subdividing a floor plate for multiple tenants or reconfiguring an existing layout, we handle demising walls, corridor modifications, and related MEP work with minimal disruption to adjacent tenants. Our in-house framing and drywall teams allow us to mobilize quickly and maintain quality control.
Breathing new life into previously occupied spaces is our sweet spot. From restaurant and retail refreshes to repositioning outdated suites for today’s market, we work within existing conditions to maximize value and minimize unnecessary spend. We bring the same level of finish to a second-gen space that you’d expect in a ground-up buildout.
For tenants with a clear vision and a defined timeline, we deliver custom buildouts with a streamlined project management approach. Retail, medical, wellness, professional services — we tailor the process to your tenant’s specific requirements and coordinate directly with their design team when needed.
Roofing, HVAC, mechanical upgrades, envelope repairs, and deferred maintenance programs — we provide reliable execution on the buildinglevel capital projects that protect asset value. Our service programs can be structured as one-time engagements or ongoing maintenance partnerships.
Lobbies, corridors, mailrooms, fitness centers, tenant lounges — the spaces that shape first impressions and tenant retention. We manage full common area transformations with phased scheduling to keep the building operational throughout construction.
Through Offshoot Creative, LG Group’s in-house design studio, we offer a fully integrated design-build process for commercial projects of all sizes. From space planning and material selection to full interior design, having design under the same roof streamlines communication, reduces timelines, and keeps the vision consistent from concept through construction.
“LFI has had the opportunity to work with LG’s construction team on numerous day care and office projects. They have consistently exceeded our expectations with the quality of their work as well as attention to maintaining the schedule and budget. LG’s client focus and communications are outstanding.”
Our team specializes in midrise and high-rise condo buildouts and renovations, navigating the unique requirements of multi-unit buildings with precision. From coordination through execution, we ensure a seamless experience tailored to both city and suburban settings.
We deliver elevated kitchen and bathroom remodels that balance design and function. Each space is thoughtfully executed with a focus on craftsmanship, material selection, and the way clients live in their homes every day.
From building envelope improvements to roof maintenance and upgrades, we focus on protecting and enhancing your home from the outside in. We also optimize roof decks and exterior spaces to extend how your home can be used and experienced.
Our home service programs provide reliable, seasonal maintenance to keep homes performing year-round. With design services available through Offshoot Creative, LG Group’s in-house design studio, we offer a fully integrated process that supports projects of all sizes across both city and suburban homes.
We lead full home rehabs with a comprehensive approach that spans planning, design, and construction. Backed by the full depth of LG Builders’ construction operation, we deliver complete transformations that are intentional, efficient, and
As an interior designer, finding a reliable General Contractor is crucial, and my experience working with LGA exceeded all expectations. We recently collaborated for the first time on a large interior renovation in Chicago, and they were an absolute pleasure to partner with. From start to finish, their team was organized and professional. I especially appreciated their on-site presence—getting regular updates meant I always knew the project was in good hands. They met the schedule, and their craftsmanship was great. They are an ideal partner for any design project.”
The right people make all the difference. Our team brings hands-on experience across residential and commercial construction, with a shared commitment to responsiveness, clear communication, and getting the details right. Every project is led by a dedicated project manager who serves as your single point of contact from start to finish
RYAN BUCHMEIER Director of LG Advantage
DANA SUGRUE Project Manager
DAVID NARDI Superintendent
JOHN LUHAS Superintendent
LANCE SPENCER Accounting Assistant
commercial office
1918 MENDELL
Office loft conversions on three floors including upgraded mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Addition of conference rooms and private and open office spaces.
commercial hospitality
Remodel of a Fulton Market restaurant for new tenant Beity. Coordination and installation of all MEP systems, plus new finishes throughout including bar, millwork, and stone dining area.
commercial retail
Landlord and tenant build-out for Solve Clinics’ expansion into Chicago. Fully custom build-out with extensive detail including repeated curved framing and floor-to-ceiling millwork.
Gut rehab of a Bucktown Greystone. Included addition of a primary suite, custom millwork, and replica trim throughout.
Refurbishing and light remodering of a home in Lincoln Park. Included tile floor replacement, bathroom remodel, cabinet refinish and custom millwork.
commercial retail
New location for national retail studio in Fulton Market. Expedited schedule build-out from raw tenant space, including landlord responsibilities through coordination and installation of owner-supplied finishes.
commercial multi-family
Remodel of entry vestibule, lobby, mailroom, and office for a residential condo building.
Assisted homeowners with replacing 3-story window system, roofing and mechanical improvements, plus interior refinishing including stairs and painting.
363 W Ontario Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
773 227 2850
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Ryan Buchmeier 312 907 2094
ryan@lg-group.com
Aileen Gaspari 773 415 8900 tmorrow@lg-group.com