Staalsen Construction Company, Inc.

Staalsen Construction Company, Inc. has served Chicago's commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors since 1940. The company offers pre-construction consulting, general contracting, and construction management across multiple project types, including churches, schools, manufacturing facilities, medical and human service facilities, office, retail, and multi-family residential.

The firm delivers projects through negotiated general contract, Design/Bid/Build, and Design/Build methods. Truss repair and structural shoring are core services. A 5.0 rating from 5 Google reviews reflects client experience.

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