OUR Firms

Founded by Ernest Brown in 1988, Brown & Momen Inc. continues its 30-year legacy of providing quality general contracting, construction management, and carpentry services in the Greater Chicagoland area.

Brown & Momen employs experienced tradespeople who work with a key staff of professionals—with over 300 collective years of expertise in estimating, executing, planning, and managing all aspects of the construction process and providing quality services to both the private and public sectors.

As an award-winning firm located on the South Side, Brown & Momen has a demonstrated commitment to both minority and resident businesses within Chicago—always meeting, and typically exceeding, established goals for utilizing economically disadvantaged firms and tradespeople on our projects.

d’Escoto Inc. is one of the Midwest’s largest Hispanic professional engineering services firms.

For over 50 years, the firm has been at the forefront of delivering the highest quality services across civil engineering, construction management, program management, utility inspection, and owner’s representation.

d'Escoto's experienced team with a proven methodology and track record of outstanding service has led to the firm’s longevity and success. The company’s clear understanding of client budgets, schedules, and objectives results in effective management and innovative solutions that adhere to strict safety standards.

Gilbane Building Company is a global leader in construction management, delivering high-quality projects for clients across various markets.

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services — from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services — for clients across various markets.

Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.

Milhouse Engineering & Construction is a full-service engineering firm offering expertise in civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental engineering, as well as construction and program management.

Driven by their diverse perspectives, Milhouse challenges the status quo to pursue a brighter future for the communities they serve. The company delivers creative solutions to complex problems across the globe.

A third-generation, family-owned firm, Powers & Sons Construction has deep roots in the construction industry. With four service lines crossing multiple market sectors, the company has refined its systems into proven strategies for delivering unmatched quality—on time and on budget.

Powers & Sons is committed to excellence in its people and business endeavors. The company strives to be in the top quartile of profitable industry leaders and has a continuous improvement program in place at all levels of the organization.

The company culture is focused on core values that include integrity, team work, safety, consistency, and client care—with a primary goal of becoming the preferred contractor for both new and returning clients.

Riteway-Huggins Construction Inc. (RHC) was founded in 1975 as Riteway Painting and Decorating Inc., a painting and decorating contractor.

The firm evolved into Riteway Construction Services in 1985 and began to provide construction management, concrete, and development services. In 2006, the company emerged into the name it bears today when it added trucking to its repertoire of services.

Today, RHC has garnered the reputation as a widely known and respected general contractor with an impressive roster of clients, repeat business, and landmark projects.

With the second generation of Huggins at the helm, the company's dedication to build cities and communities and invest in people remains. From inception to completion, RHC continues to bring safe, innovative, and sustainable construction into the 21st century.

SQN Associates, LLC (SQN) is a woman- and minority-owned company recognized as a leader in providing Construction Management, Program & Project Management, and Project Controls services to public and private clients in markets that include Aviation, Buildings & Facilities, Rail, Transit, Transportation, and Utilities. Their team applies their knowledge and experience in engineering and construction to the everyday challenges that occur throughout the construction process.

SQN’s mission is to be “absolutely essential” to the success of their clients, partners, employees, and community. Central to this mission is SQN's commitment to a culture of excellence rooted in fostering reliable support and mutual respect for those they work with.

UJAMAA Construction is a general contracting and construction management company. Since its founding in 2002, UJAMAA has supported the Midwest and Southeast regions through exceptional construction services and community outreach.

From humble beginnings, UJAMAA has grown into one of the nation’s most reputable general contractor and construction management firms.

The company is firmly planted in the communities they work and continues to push the envelope of construction excellence.

While many may only see the projects UJAMAA has accomplished, the company has a rich history, philosophy, and culture that underpins what UJAMAA is today and will be in the future.