John Keno & Company works in partnership with many of Chicago’s best-known general contractors, who rely on our deep expertise and problem-solving ability for trouble-free site preparation, earthworks, utility construction, and shoreline development services. With a unique contract model and a “Can Do, Will Do” approach, JKC operates as a general contractor’s excavation division with a teamwork approach that eliminates scope gap concerns and maximizes productivity.

A long track record of success includes many of Chicagoland’s marquee projects, including O’Hare International Airport, The Obama Presidential Center, the University of Chicago, and data centers – to name a few.

Clients

JKC Excavator

The Process


Planning

Utilizing lean methodology, pre-RFP consultations and a deeply experienced team, we plan and troubleshoot your project to ensure friction-free execution. Let us serve as your excavation division.


Execution

With a track record of success that includes the largest, most complex excavation and shoreline projects, our process for transparency, collaboration, and documentation has been honed over 50 years.


Problem Solving

A “can do, will do” approach ensures fast and effective problem solving to resolve unforeseen issues and prevent delays – with minimal change orders so you can close out projects faster.


Values

Our values make all of this possible with our commitment to world-class performance, serving as an excavation extension of your team, and harnessing new technology to solve more problems.

Services

Building Site Preparation

Building Site Preparation

Excavation

Excavation

Shoreline Development

Shoreline Development

JKC by the Numbers

50

Years in Business Over 3 Generations

240

Excavation Projects (Last 10 Years)

78

EMR

25000

LF of Shoreline & Ravine Restoration

320000

Hours Worked without an Accident

673800

LF of Underground Pipe Installed

207

in Heavy Civil Work (Last 10 Years)

Contact us to learn more about excavating services