As the Founder & CEO of two restaurant concepts operating in 8 states, I have been blessed to have enjoyed a 15-year relationship with 41 North Contractors. I can honestly say they have not only been outstanding General Contractors, but also consultants, confidants and friends. Never once have I ever questioned their dedication to our concepts and their passion for putting the client first. It has been an outstanding relationship that I continue to appreciate very much. Over the years, 41 North Contractors has done just about everything for both Biaggi’s as well as Ancho & Agave … new ground-up construction, second-generation conversions, comprehensive refreshes and on-going maintenance.The 41 North team have truly been our partners over the years and there is no doubt this has made our Companies better and my job far less stressful.

41 North is a team dedicated to working in tandem with our interiors team, the project architect, and the client to deliver a space that we all are proud of. They work to ensure the project's design integrity is kept throughout the construction process, and come up with vital solutions when needed to keep the project moving forward. 41 North embodies what it means to collaborate with all parties, and we have seen this on multiple concepts that we have partnered on together. Their trust and value of the interior design process is unmatched, and why we continue to partner together.

41N is the best, truly. They are the most dedicated, hardworking , caring, competent contractors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. There is nothing they can not fix, repair or build! If they have not done it before, no problem they will find away and relish in the endeavor of learning something new. I have worked on countless projects with them from small remodels to 14, 000 sq. ft ground up buildings and have never felt in better hands regardless of the scale of the project. I can not recommend them enough, they are not only fair but truly have never let us down when it comes to deadlines or timing. A true gem in the field of construction.

It is a great pleasure of mine to recommend at the highest level I possibly can, 41 North Contractors for general Contractors and construction work. The Museum has been contracting with 41 North for more than the past 8 years, and will continue based on their current and previous performance. On time and on budget are cliches used in our business way too often, but aptly applies to 41 North, plus a lot more. They become a partner, not just a vendor. They offer a complete array of general contractor services and manage the trades working simultaneously to the benefit of the client. They provide quality workmanship and very strong leadership for our construction projects. Working at the Museum is not an easy task for a contractor and 41 North stands up to the challenge and gets the work done without impacting our guests. 41 North is also very good at having a plethora of people offer advice Ð but does not miss a beat with the challenges thrown at them. I do and will continue to recommend 41 North, and would be happy to discuss specifics at any time.

ln the past 11 months, 41 North Contractors has built three Wow Bao restaurants under Mike Bender's leadership. Not only have these stores been completed ahead of schedule, they have also been built with incredible workmanship. Contractor and employee safety and cleanliness were always a focus, and the environment was always one of team cooperation. I have every intention of continuing to use 41 North Contractors for our foreseeable Chicago rollout, and am considering to use them out of state as well. I have found 41 North Contractors to be a pleasure to work with as they are committed to more than just building the restaurant. 41 North Contractors is committed to relationship building and the big p is what has earned them my business and respect.

We engaged 41 North as general contractors to complete a number of important construction projects for us in the Chicago area. Mike and Adam always performed their work with professionalism, diligence, and honesty - no matter what the task.

41 North single-handedly rescued a restaurant and bar build-out project that was grossly over budget after competitive bid. With no time to re-design (let alone re-permit or re-bid) before my client's rent meter started clicking, we were in a very, VERY tight spot. All the cards were stacked against us - difficult municipality to work in, unrealistic timeline for completion (even as bid), and way over budget due to late-breaking financial issues my client was having. And then 41 North sat across the table from my client and myself and told us that they could value engineer this project to the new budget mark, maintain the overall design intent, AND come very close to the original timeline. Of course, I was very skeptical. But I had the absolute joy over the next several weeks of seeing the 41 North team not only achieve these lofty goals, but handily exceed them! Did the design suffer? Absolutely not. 41 North was in nearly constant communication with my design team to insure the overall design remained intact. They were very sensitive to all our design details and offered us countless alternative suggestions to achieve the same effects while slashing long lead times and higher costs. They left no stone for savings uncovered, pressing their subcontractors for ideas at every turn. They also were completely "open book" with their numbers. So I had every confidence that my client was getting the highest value for each and every one of his construction dollars, every step of the way. But frankly, the best part really was the unwavering passion 41 North displayed in rising to this daunting challenge - and succeeding. After the dust settled, I clearly remember seeing the 41 North team at the grand opening party beaming with pride in what they had just achieved. And rightfully so. In today's world, you just can't put a price on the level of pride, passion, and commitment 41 North exudes. This is why I can unequivocally recommend 41 North Contractors for your project.

41 North Contractors and ADE have teamed up on many projects and together we have always succeeded. 41 North is a young and aggressive contractor that puts the client first. They are very familiar with the requirements of a commercial kitchen and have great follow through. We have worked with their team for several years and have seen their relationships with national restaurant clients strengthen and grow every year. They're prime focus is making the schedule work, staying in budget and making the client happy...

41 North Contractors LLC was very professional and effective in maintaining the construction schedule and budget. I look forward to working with 41 North in the future, as they have been awarded another project at one of our appartment developments in Arlington Heights, IL. I would recommend them for any professional services or construction management services.

I truly appreciate the work you and your crew did. It has surpassed our expectations and we have experienced tremendous membership growth and satisfaction as a result. If I had to point to a couple factors that made this construction project a success, they would be: - The project was completed on budget and completed earlier than scheduled - Any issues or challenges that came up were addressed very quickly and thoroughly - Your crew worked very well around our members and were sensitive to their needs - You were able to work nights and weekends when needed in order to complete specific work - You cleaned each day and left the site and surrounding areas in great condition - The cost savings ideas you provided were very appreciated - You addressed the punch list quickly and completely - You recommended other vendors when needed and they did exceptional work - Your staff and subs were very friendly and easy to work with