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Redwood Construction Group
7630 Plaza Ct
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Redwood Construction Group
7630 Plaza Ct
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There is more to construction than bricks and mortar. Communication. Quality. Trust. This is how we make sure your project will be Built Better. Our services include Construction Management, General Contracting and Consulting with experience across many industries: Healthcare, Education, Commercial Tenant Improvements, Ground-up and additions, and High-end Luxury Residential. Every project comes with the same promise of quality, dedication, and a trusted long-lasting partnership. Licensed and insured, with decades of experience, we invite you to experience a project that is Built Better.

There is more to construction than bricks and mortar. Communication. Quality. Trust. This is how we make sure your project will be Built Better. Our services include Construction Management, General Contracting and Consulting with experience across many industries: Healthcare, Education, Commercial Tenant Improvements, Ground-up and additions, and High-end Luxury Residential. Every project comes with the same promise of quality, dedication, and a trusted long-lasting partnership. Licensed and insured, with decades of experience, we invite you to experience a project that is Built Better.


Illinois Green Construction
1785 W Cortland Ct
No reviews
Illinois Green Construction
1785 W Cortland Ct
No reviews
30 years of experience

Welcome to Illinois Green Construction. Your one stop shop for all your construction and remodeling needs!

Welcome to Illinois Green Construction. Your one stop shop for all your construction and remodeling needs!


CAD Outsourcing
11670 Fountains Dr
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CAD Outsourcing
11670 Fountains Dr
No reviews
18 years of experience

Cad Outsourcing serves an engineering service in Drafting & designing a building & nonbuilding structure. We are the group of engineer's providing the cad engineering service. Our drafters and designer are also highly qualified and are so fluent in English so they can easily understand the client requirement. Our Engineer's, drafter's and designers lend a hand of latest technologies, as a result, can give time-bound and quality cad services. Cad Outsourcing provides Architectural Cad Drafting, 2D Cad drafting, 2D Architecture Drawing, Architectural 3D Model, BIM Services, Cad Drafting Service, Electrical Cad, Electrical Circuit Diagram, Electrical Schematic Diagram, Electrical Design, Structure Cad Services, 3d Model, Structure Design, Structure Detailing, Steel Structure Drafting, Steel Structure Design, 3D Animation, Mechanical Cad drafting, Mechanical 3D Model, Mechanical cad Design, MEP Drawings, 3D Rendering Services, Cad Conversion, Paper to cad Conversion, Raster to Vector to our clients across the global.

Cad Outsourcing serves an engineering service in Drafting & designing a building & nonbuilding structure. We are the group of engineer's providing the cad engineering service. Our drafters and designer are also highly qualified and are so fluent in English so they can easily understand the client requirement. Our Engineer's, drafter's and designers lend a hand of latest technologies, as a result, can give time-bound and quality cad services. Cad Outsourcing provides Architectural Cad Drafting, 2D Cad drafting, 2D Architecture Drawing, Architectural 3D Model, BIM Services, Cad Drafting Service, Electrical Cad, Electrical Circuit Diagram, Electrical Schematic Diagram, Electrical Design, Structure Cad Services, 3d Model, Structure Design, Structure Detailing, Steel Structure Drafting, Steel Structure Design, 3D Animation, Mechanical Cad drafting, Mechanical 3D Model, Mechanical cad Design, MEP Drawings, 3D Rendering Services, Cad Conversion, Paper to cad Conversion, Raster to Vector to our clients across the global.


I am owner-operated. 30 years.I am licensed .contractor


Ellipsis Architecture
415 W Huron St
No reviews
Ellipsis Architecture
415 W Huron St
No reviews
17 years of experience

Our work stems from a commitment to rigorous curiosity. We find interest in the simplest of things and dig relentlessly to uncover interesting questions that fuel our design work. These become our basis for deep investigations and the thoughtful execution of our work. We find value in the power of meaningful design and its ability to improve lives. Architecture can be more than a just a clever means to an end. It can enrich, empower and inspire. With an ever-present urge to question the norms of everyday life, we are eager to uncover new and interesting uses for ordinary things. Our work has received national and international recognition and has been published and exhibited widely. Our success stems from striving to achieve an acute understanding of our client's goals and aspirations, which play a fundamental role in our design process. Drawing on our fluency in progressive technologies and sustainable expertise, we strive to deliver projects that are distinct, beautiful and are defined by personal meaning.

Our work stems from a commitment to rigorous curiosity. We find interest in the simplest of things and dig relentlessly to uncover interesting questions that fuel our design work. These become our basis for deep investigations and the thoughtful execution of our work. We find value in the power of meaningful design and its ability to improve lives. Architecture can be more than a just a clever means to an end. It can enrich, empower and inspire. With an ever-present urge to question the norms of everyday life, we are eager to uncover new and interesting uses for ordinary things. Our work has received national and international recognition and has been published and exhibited widely. Our success stems from striving to achieve an acute understanding of our client's goals and aspirations, which play a fundamental role in our design process. Drawing on our fluency in progressive technologies and sustainable expertise, we strive to deliver projects that are distinct, beautiful and are defined by personal meaning.


Frankos Remodeling
6453 N Winchester Ave
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Frankos Remodeling
6453 N Winchester Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Frankos Remodeling, customer satisfaction is key! From our very first meeting, to the final walkthrough, we pride ourselves in putting you first! From that small job that no large outfit will do, to an entire home remodel, our staff spans all trades. We have licensed and insured electricians, plumbers, flooring specialist, and more. Live in a Condo? No worries, we carry insurance that will meet and exceed your buildings requirements and needs! Call us today for your personalized quote!

"Great. Senti helped pick suitable fixtures and the day work was scheduled he accompanied his team and arrived on time and completed job within one day as promised. I couldn’t be happier, will definitely call for next needed work!"

Caitlin K on August 2019

At Frankos Remodeling, customer satisfaction is key! From our very first meeting, to the final walkthrough, we pride ourselves in putting you first! From that small job that no large outfit will do, to an entire home remodel, our staff spans all trades. We have licensed and insured electricians, plumbers, flooring specialist, and more. Live in a Condo? No worries, we carry insurance that will meet and exceed your buildings requirements and needs! Call us today for your personalized quote!

"Great. Senti helped pick suitable fixtures and the day work was scheduled he accompanied his team and arrived on time and completed job within one day as promised. I couldn’t be happier, will definitely call for next needed work!"

Caitlin K on August 2019


SDI Electric Group LLC
9410 Karlov Ave
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SDI Electric Group LLC
9410 Karlov Ave
No reviews
37 years of experience

SDI ELECTRIC GROUP, LLC., is a full service electrical contractor that is a locally owned family business that has been serving the Chicagoland area since 1995. SDI Electric Group LLC., has been assisting residential and commercial customers throughout Chicago, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Skokie & many other Illinois areas.

SDI ELECTRIC GROUP, LLC., is a full service electrical contractor that is a locally owned family business that has been serving the Chicagoland area since 1995. SDI Electric Group LLC., has been assisting residential and commercial customers throughout Chicago, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Skokie & many other Illinois areas.


Raymond Dwyer, AIA
6301 N Sheridan Rd
No reviews
Raymond Dwyer, AIA
6301 N Sheridan Rd
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Dwyer Architecture is a firm in Chicago, IL providing full architectural services to the region. We have thorough experience in complex commercial buildings and utilize that experience to provide professional service and a unique perspective to designing new homes, upgrades and remodels, offices, retail, and providing services to other design professionals.

Dwyer Architecture is a firm in Chicago, IL providing full architectural services to the region. We have thorough experience in complex commercial buildings and utilize that experience to provide professional service and a unique perspective to designing new homes, upgrades and remodels, offices, retail, and providing services to other design professionals.


Atum Construction
PO Box 36
4.38(
8
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Atum Construction
PO Box 36
4.38(
8
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Customers say: True professional
9 years of experience

Atum Construction is a full-service contractor servicing residential and small commercial clients throughout the Chicagoland area. We handle projects ranging from home additions, new porch and deck construction and repair, to handyman services to service all our client's needs. Contact us today for a free consultation.

"Framing and managing some of his subcontractors did a good job, when it was time for drywall, insulation, muddying and tapping his work leaves a lot to wish for. He took over 6 weeks over the time discussed during bid and award of the project. I had someone else skim coat my ceilings and walls in my main floor, cabinets are scratched, and the flooring is not level and also scratched. After everything was done came up with a list of extras which he should have done throughout the almost 4 months he was working in my house. At the end he let me With a lot of repairs, a sealed window and the roof of the new garage leaking. Although he was a great sales person, he could not deliver a quality project"

Paulo D on September 2021

Atum Construction is a full-service contractor servicing residential and small commercial clients throughout the Chicagoland area. We handle projects ranging from home additions, new porch and deck construction and repair, to handyman services to service all our client's needs. Contact us today for a free consultation.

"Framing and managing some of his subcontractors did a good job, when it was time for drywall, insulation, muddying and tapping his work leaves a lot to wish for. He took over 6 weeks over the time discussed during bid and award of the project. I had someone else skim coat my ceilings and walls in my main floor, cabinets are scratched, and the flooring is not level and also scratched. After everything was done came up with a list of extras which he should have done throughout the almost 4 months he was working in my house. At the end he let me With a lot of repairs, a sealed window and the roof of the new garage leaking. Although he was a great sales person, he could not deliver a quality project"

Paulo D on September 2021


C5 Beer Pong
1130 S Michigan Ave
No reviews
C5 Beer Pong
1130 S Michigan Ave
No reviews

The C5 Beer Pong table started in a place far from where we are today, the world leader in quality custom beer pong tables. Beer pong was born decades ago in the Universities of America as a new skill game that was social, competitive, and fun. Every party in every state would soon have two teams racking together ten red cups in hopes of sinking each ping-pong ball in their opponents cups, with a chance to re-rack and play again.

The C5 Beer Pong table started in a place far from where we are today, the world leader in quality custom beer pong tables. Beer pong was born decades ago in the Universities of America as a new skill game that was social, competitive, and fun. Every party in every state would soon have two teams racking together ten red cups in hopes of sinking each ping-pong ball in their opponents cups, with a chance to re-rack and play again.

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FAQs for architectural service projects in Chicago, IL

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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