Hawthorne World-Chicago Builder of the Year Award.

Over the span of four decades, Hawthorne World has honed an exceptional construction platform renowned for providing affordable, workforce, and market-rate multifamily communities with award-winning quality and style that are on time, on budget, and exceedingly successful. Our achievements stem from leading with a profoundly experienced dream team of seasoned professionals instilled with an owner’s mindset, unwavering passion, and shared core values. With a track record spanning thousands of units across five states and three countries, we take pride in our recognition as the City of Chicago’s Builder of the Year.

We focus on building
relationships first

By deeply understanding our clients and project collaborators, we foster an environment of open communication and innovative problem-solving, united in achieving a common objective. Serving as the principal contractor for each endeavor we undertake, Hawthorne World ensures unparalleled involvement and oversight across our expanding array of sustainable communities. Our teams are dedicated to embracing state-of-the-art technology and progressive methodologies, driving enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and interdepartmental synergy. The outcome is an elevated standard of attention and support throughout every project stage.

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Construction Services

Pre-Construction Phase

  • Contracting and purchasing strategies/bid packages
  • Cost-efficient construction purchasing
  • General contractor negotiation/subcontractor contracting

Construction Management Phase

  • Comprehensive construction administration
  • Operations and maintenance planning
  • Successful commissioning, delivery and closeout
  • Tenant construction management services
  • Handover to operations
  • Prepare bid package and construction contract
  • Bid and award construction contract
  • Monitor contractor performance
  • Site visits during construction
  • Review and approval of construction draws
  • Respond to issues, implement changes, coordinate as required
  • Respond to client requests
  • Periodic client reports

Pre-Construction Services

Our pre-construction process paves the way for successful projects by blending detailed estimates, design management, value engineering, and in-depth constructability reviews with a deep understanding of market trends. Our team overseeing design pays meticulous attention to quality assurance, coordinates with external architects, and guides the selection of materials, finishes, and contemporary features.

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Estimating

Boasting years of cumulative expertise, our internal estimating team excels in conducting comprehensive evaluations of each project, leveraging a rich historical database and market intelligence.

Estimating

Boasting years of cumulative expertise, our internal estimating team excels in conducting comprehensive evaluations of each project, leveraging a rich historical database and market intelligence.

Trade Partner Selection

At Hawthorne World, we believe our business thrives on strong partnerships. We engage with competent local subcontractors who have earned the trust of our construction team through their outstanding workmanship and dependable performance.

Trade Partner Selection

At Hawthorne World, we believe our business thrives on strong partnerships. We engage with competent local subcontractors who have earned the trust of our construction team through their outstanding workmanship and dependable performance.

Construction

Our construction personnel are experts in their field, passionately committed to their work, and prioritize safety above all. Strategic planning and evidence-based decisions ensure our site teams have the necessary resources, skills, and insight for superior project oversight and the capability to meet or exceed project timelines.

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Safety

Safety is a foundational element of our ethos and plays a crucial role in our daily activities. We focus on the health and safety of our employees, onsite teams, and subcontractors while also implementing protective measures for local residents, neighborhoods, and the broader community.

Safety

Safety is a foundational element of our ethos and plays a crucial role in our daily activities. We focus on the health and safety of our employees, onsite teams, and subcontractors while also implementing protective measures for local residents, neighborhoods, and the broader community.

Scheduling

Our approach to scheduling is designed to be prompt, efficient, and cohesive, contributing to the development of our projects. Our teams possess the skills to pinpoint opportunities for saving both time and costs, adeptly navigate changes, and keep a firm grip on the project timeline.

Scheduling

Our approach to scheduling is designed to be prompt, efficient, and cohesive, contributing to the development of our projects. Our teams possess the skills to pinpoint opportunities for saving both time and costs, adeptly navigate changes, and keep a firm grip on the project timeline.

Quality Control

In our quest to construct exceptional communities, we uphold stringent quality standards. Our comprehensive quality control measures ensure that every aspect is meticulously examined, guaranteeing that our final products align with the high expectations associated with the Hawthorne World brand.

Quality Control

In our quest to construct exceptional communities, we uphold stringent quality standards. Our comprehensive quality control measures ensure that every aspect is meticulously examined, guaranteeing that our final products align with the high expectations associated with the Hawthorne World brand.

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