LG Builders Profile by LG Group

LG BUILDERS a division of

Uniting development, construction, and design in one dynamic firm.

A look at how LG Builders was started and who we are today.

An overview of the markets we serve and the expertise we bring to each project.

Discover how we deliver an exceptional building experience.

Meet the people that guide our company.

A curated collection of LG Builders’ portfolio of work.

we are developers. we are builders. we are designers. we are resourceful. we are energetic. we are creative. we are collaborative. we are transparent. we are experienced. we are dynamic. we are reliable. we are

three companies, one lg.

LG Group is a multidisciplinary real estate firm comprised of three distinct companies all united at the intersection of development, construction, and design.

I take immense pride in our journey from modest origins to the remarkable company we’ve become today. It all began with a vision to redefine the clientbuilder relationship and always work with meticulous attention to detail, a commitment that remains today. Looking back, it’s truly incredible to see how our initial endeavor as high end residential builders has blossomed into three thriving companies.

BRIAN GOLDBERG Founder & CEO

LG DESIGN

the lg family of companies

LG DEVELOPMENT

An execution driven development company specializing in urban multifamily, build to rent, and value add properties across the US.

LG DESIGN

A creative studio bringing to life each project’s unique vision through tailored solutions and thoughtful design.

LG BUILDERS

A full-service general contractor executing hospitality, retail, entertainment, office, adaptive reuse, and multifamily projects throughout Chicago and beyond.

LG HOMES

A luxury residential builder with an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and transparency.

LG ADVANTAGE

A special projects team dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service in the industry.

our history

Evolution through thoughtful growth and strategic diversification.

Each company under the LG Group umbrella was established and grown as its own distinct business, however the influence of the companies on each other defines who we are today.

2005

Starting from humble ‘roll-up your sleeves’ beginnings, the company is founded as LG Homes, establishing itself as one of the premier luxury residential builders in Chicago best known for an unwavering dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

2008

Building on early successes that drove organic growth within the residential market, LG Homes is rebranded as LG Construction + Development, reflecting a bold new vision and commitment to growth with an expansion of services spanning both residential development and general contracting.

2010

The opening of Girl & the Goat – the instantly iconic restaurant in the West Loop’s Fulton Market area conceptualized by renowned chef, Stephanie Izard – marks a significant milestone for LG as the beginning of the company’s foray into the world of hospitality and commercial general contracting.

2012

Exemplifying the combined power of LG’s Construction + Development expertise, the company completes high-end custom town home project, Row 2750 – LG’s inaugural venture into multi-family development that serves as a pivotal starting point toward further expansion in the sector.

2018

Reflecting LG’s sustained growth and success within real estate development and construction, the company crosses the 50-employee threshold with a reinforced commitment to servicing clients by bringing best-in-class industry talent to every aspect of a project.

2022

LG undergoes a transformative rebranding to become LG Group – a strategic initiative to unify our Development, Construction and Design divisions under one umbrella with an integrated approach that streamlines operations, sparks cross-functional collaboration, boosts efficiency, and reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence in all that we do.

2020

LG Design emerges as a standalone design company, offering its expertise to both LG Development and third-party clients – a strategic evolution in our commitment to providing exceptional design solutions that elevate every project we undertake.

2023

Marking its largest endeavor to-date, LG Group breaks ground on the 601 North Central project in downtown Phoenix, Arizona – a monumental mixed-use development encompassing 1,306,935 square feet and 747 units – illustrating how the company is an unwavering visionary in redefining urban development through a combination of skyline-shaping, innovative design and extensive, first-class amenity spaces.

LG Group opens the doors to its new headquarters in River North – a modern, collaborative workspace designed to inspire innovation while reflecting the company’s functional, cutting-edge design aesthetic and commitment to sustainability-focused construction. The relocation signifies the start of a new chapter for LG Group, with endless possibilities for continued growth and success on the horizon.

A client-focused approach to construction.

LG Builders is a fullservice construction company powered by collaboration, creativity, and resourcefulness.

aboutGrowing from our luxury residential roots, LG Builders was founded in 2008 as a partner company to the already established LG Development.

LG Builders was established on the belief that we could provide a higher level of service to our clients – service focused on their needs and goals – while creating value by being nimble and resourceful during the planning and execution phases of the project.

In 2015, LG Advantage was created to deliver a white glove experience by providing a dedicated service and special projects team.

LG Homes was established in 2022 as a standalone luxury residential group within the company signaling a rededication to the foundation of the business.

Today, LG Builders is inclusive of three unique business units: LG Commercial, LG Homes, and LG Advantage. Together, they maintain a diverse portfolio across more than 10 different market sectors with a focus on hospitality, entertainment, multi-family, office, and retail, all while continuing to build on our reputation as a leading luxury residential builder.

As our market presence has expanded, our dedication and commitment to delivering on our mission has only deepened.

what we build

We are a client-focused construction company committed to delivering an exceptional building experience and extraordinary finished product.

RETAIL

OFFICE

CORE & SHELL

Our work spans coast-to-coast and ranges from local coffee shops to high-rise developments, inspiring interiors to complicated structures, and beyond, yet our objective remains consistent: to lead an exceptional experience for our clients and deliver an extraordinary project that meets their vision and goals.

With this foundation, our portfolio has grown to reflect a diverse group of clients and project types. From award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, to luxury retail brands and developers, each project is engaged with unwavering commitment and a proven, processdriven approach.

TARGET MARKETS

GEORGIA

Atlanta, GA

TEXAS

Austin, TX Dallas, TX

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA

TENNESSEE Nashville, TN

MICHIGAN Detroit, MI Ann Arbor, MI

a growing national presence

LG Builders started to expand its reach outside the Chicago market in 2019 and has since completed over 20 projects across more than a dozen different states, and counting.

This growth has largely been clientdriven, and has laid the foundation for us to build nearly any project type in any geographical market. By leveraging our project management expertise from one central location while remaining nimble with an experienced group of traveling field team members, we are able to efficiently move from market to market, seamlessly meeting our clients’ needs every step of the way.

what we do

CONSULTING

Our unique ability to understand each project from the owner’s perspective, combined with the experience to successfully set up and manage the construction, we are ideally positioned to provide the feedback a client needs to decide key next steps for the project.

PRECONSTRUCTION

Time spent setting up your project for success at the frontend is invaluable. We work with you to establish the right team for your project, design within a budget, and eliminate unknowns to ensure that your project starts and finishes faster, without unwanted cost overruns.

VALUE ENGINEERING

Striking the ideal balance between budget and design is achieved by bringing value-driven construction solutions to the table to increase the efficiency of the build while safeguarding the overall program and design intent. By taking advantage of opportunities to enhance value and address challenges, we streamline the construction process, minimize uncertainties, and protect the financial goals of the project.

DESIGN-BUILD

As an alternative to the traditional design-bid-build approach, we vet and hire the design team resources for your project and manage the design process from the very beginning to maximize schedule efficiencies and reduce the overall cost of your project.

CM @ RISK

With control of the project still in the client’s hands, we ensure the project is expertly planned and executed. Whether we act as our client’s representative or manage the project at risk, our efficient management and experienced field supervision keeps the project tracking towards your budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Leveraging our extensive network of trades, craftspeople, and vendors, we assemble the right team for your project and provide the hands-on management and oversight needed to make it a success. Starting with a deep understanding of the client’s goals, we guide each project with a transparent, process-driven approach that keeps the project team one step ahead while proactively bringing resourceful solutions when needed.

expertise

LG Builders utilizes the Lean Construction methodology to drive greater efficiency, collaboration, and value in our projects. This approach focuses on streamlining processes eliminating waste and optimizing resources to deliver higher quality projects on time and within budget.

ADAPTIVE REUSE

HUD FINANCING

PREVAILING WAGE

HISTORICAL TAX CREDITS

MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION

LOCAL HIRING

AFFORDABLE HOUSING + MORE

LEAN CONSTRUCTION

Combining the passion and expertise of our people, we put the energy behind your project to make your experience exactly what it should be.

our approach

BUILDS TRUST THROUGH TRANSPARENCY

We deliver insightful, honest feedback as advocates for our clients, ensuring their goals are met. Open communication, paired with our deep industry knowledge, creates a relationship where clients feel both confident and wellinformed.

IS POWERED BY OUR PEOPLE

Every project starts with teamwork as we leverage the invaluable expertise and experience of our people, complemented by process-driven project management, to deliver the best results for each project.

IS ANCHORED IN PROACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

We are proud to be builders, with our passion marked by an energetic, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach. We do not hesitate to bring innovative options to every project with a focus on prioritizing what is most important to our clients.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING EXPERIENCE

A Successful Project Includes:

• Early engagement of as many stakeholders as possible.

• Defined expectations and deliverables across the entire project team.

• Precise definition of project scope and vetted design and construction coordination.

• Clear and feasible timeline.

• Transparency of budget from each team member’s perspective.

• Consistent communication via regular meetings during preconstruction and weekly oac meetings once construction commences.

our team

INTEGRITY AND TEAMWORK ARE AT OUR CORE

We understand that the success of each project is not simply having the most organized process - It’s about having the right people on the team.

From former architects and designers to engineers and carpenters, our team brings a varied perspective to each project allowing for innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

At LG Group, our people have a determination to be great. Each member of our team is driven to exceed client expectations, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for tackling unique challenges through cross-functional collaboration and smart solutions to every project and interaction.

LEADERSHIP TEAM EXECUTIVE TEAM

leadership & support team

ANDREW HOPPE

MATT WILKE

BRIAN GOLDBERG

ADAM MESERVY

SHEILA URBAN

CONOR POORE

Our leadership team is characterized by its diversity of experience and backgrounds, energetic and entreprenuerial spirit, and a relentless drive to deliver for our clients.

We embrace high expectations and are committed to exceeding them. When we say we are going to do something, we do it.

ALEX DYER PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

GROUP

KIRK BACASTOW VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION

STEPHANIE LITZA SENIOR

RYAN BUCHMEIER SENIOR MANAGER

DARCIE MCLOUGHLIN CONTROLLER

BUILDERS

JEN ALBERT CHIEF FINANCIAL

GOOD PEOPLE WE ARE PROUD TO WORK WITH

Our partnerships are the cornerstone of our success, where good people meet to create exceptional projects. These collaborations are more than just business; they’re about building relationships with like-minded individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Together, we bring passion, expertise, and integrity to every project, ensuring that working with us means working with the best.

HOSPITALITY

Collaborating closely with restaurant groups, visionary chefs, and innovative designers, we bring ambitious concepts to life, crafting spaces that not only delight diners but also reflect the unique vision of our partners.

OLD TOWN

RIVER

FULTON MARKET

What started as a new endeavor with friends drove our company’s growth toward becoming Chicago’s premier restaurant builder.

In 2010, we built our first restaurant for BOKA Restaurant Group, The Girl & the Goat, which was named one of the “Top Five Restaurant Openings in America” that year and remains one of the hardest reservations to secure nationwide.

This project is a reflection of our passion for creating thoughtfully designed environments that benefit patrons, employees, and ownership alike. We thrive when challenged with bringing together one-of-a-kind interior design details and materials.

We believe restaurant construction is made stronger by the relationships we develop, which is why collaboration with clients and the design team is the foundation for all of our projects. We build with the client’s goals as our top priority and bring ideas, not issues, when solutions are needed.

This perspective has provided us the opportunity to build over 60 restaurant projects and counting, as we relentlessly pursue our mission to deliver an exceptional building experience and extraordinary finished product.

60+ restaurants completed

more than

$120M construction managed

>300K square feet built

HOSPITALITY

ESME

MAXWELL’S TRADING ROSE MARY

UMMO RIVER NORTH ITOKO

GG’S CHICKEN SHOP

LITTLE GOAT DINER

BLVD STEAKHOUSE MOMOTARO

3,700

Square Feet

LINCOLN PARK

ROSE MARY

DAY OFF GROUP

Client

JONATHAN SPLITT ARCHITECTS Architecture

STUDIO UNLTD Interior Design

8,750 Square Feet

FULTON MARKET Chicago

UMMO

SOMOS HOSPITALITY GROUP Client

DXU ARCHITECTS Architecture

STUDIO K Interior Design

12,700 Square Feet

RIVER NORTH Chicago

ITOKO

BOKA RESTAURANT

JONATHAN SPLITT ARCHITECTS

BRAND BUREAU

GG’S CHICKEN SHOP

BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP

Client

JONATHAN SPLITT ARCHITECTS

LAKEVIEW

BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP

Client

JONATHAN SPLITT ARCHITECTS

BRAND BUREAU

LAKEVIEW

LITTLE GOAT DINER

MOMOTARO

BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP

Client

JONATHAN SPLITT ARCHITECTS

Architecture

AVROKO

Interior Design

8,000 Square Feet

FULTON MARKET

Chicago

DUCK DUCK GOAT

BOKA

JONATHAN

FULTON

RETAIL

Transforming retail spaces into thriving hubs of activity, our retail division focuses on enhancing the customer experience through innovative design and strategic planning.

RETAIL

AESOP

OLIVER PEOPLES

STADIUM GOODS

AESOP

GRISKELIS YOUNG HARRELL

OLIVER

OLIVER PEOPLES

STADIUM GOODS

Client

GRIFFIN DESIGN STUDIO

Interior Design

5,300

Square Feet

Chicago

GOLD COAST

MULTIFAMILY

Elevating modern living with unique designs and amenities, our multi-family division creates dynamic living spaces that cater to diverse lifestyles and needs.

MULTIFAMILY

CORE & SHELL

Our core and shell division lays the groundwork for vibrant spaces, focusing on structural integrity and foundational elements that form the backbone of every project.

CORE & SHELL

936 W FULTON MARKET

MADISON

ADAPTIVE

HARTSHORNE PLUNKARD

25,500

FULTON MARKET

939 W FULTON MARKET

MADISON CAPITAL Client

ADAPTIVE REUSE

HARTSHORNE PLUNKARD Architecture

48,600

FULTON MARKET

25 E OAK

JENEL MANAGEMENT CORP

Client

BUILDING REPOSITIONING

Build Type

ANTUNOVICH ASSOCIATES Architecture

170,000 Square Feet

GOLD COAST Chicago

WORSHIP & EDUCATION

From serene places of worship to innovative educational facilities, this division specializes in creating spaces that inspire, empower, and foster community.

WORSHIP & EDUCATION

TINY GIANTS KESHET

CONGREGATION SUKKAT SHALOM Client

WHEELER KEARNS ARCHITECTS

30,000 Square Feet

WILMETTE

SUKKAT SHALOM

KESHET IN PROGRESS

KESHET

Client

LCM ARCHITECTS

Architecture

27,050 Square Feet

HIGHLAND PARK Illinois

Creating dynamic workspaces that foster productivity and collaboration, our office division delivers modern environments that reflect company culture while maximizing functionality and employee wellbeing.

PARTNERS BY DESIGN Architecture

24,250 Square Feet

1035 LAKE SPEC SUITE

WEST LOOP Chicago

1035 LAKE SPEC OFFICE

MEREL FAMILY LAW

ARCHITECTS

MEREL FAMILY LAW

RIVER NORTH

MADISON CAPITAL

FULTON MARKET

NATIONAL

& FRANCHISE

Leveraging our nationwide expertise to deliver consistent quality across multiple locations, we help brands expand their footprint through standardized construction processes while maintaining their unique identity and vision.