John Keno & Company has served many government agencies both as their excavation partner and in the capacity of general contractor, managing projects and providing state-of-the-art site preparation, earthworks, utility construction, and shoreline development services.
Since 1973, JKC projects have included many of the largest, most complex projects in the Chicago area, including O’Hare International Airport, The Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago. We are equally proud to have provided services for numerous community-enhancing projects from neighborhood parks and ball fields to the restoration of shorelines, bluffs, slopes, and ravines.
Other Information
- Bonding capacity: single and aggregate up to $60m
- EMR 0.78 with an incident rate less than 1
- Positive CPARS Government Rating
- 3-phase quality program and EM-385 compliant
- DUNS number: 60-699-4291
Certifications
NVBDC
Certified Veteran Owned
CVE
VOSB Certified
State of Illinois
PBE Certified
Lake County
DECI Certified
City of Chicago
BEDP Certified
Licensed CDOT Public Way Work
Licensed Drainlayer
Clients
Services & Codes
SIC
1542
General Contractors-Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings & Warehouses
1611
Highway and Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways
1623
Bridge, Tunnel & Elevated Highway Construction
1629
Heavy Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified
1794
Excavation Work
1795
Wrecking & Demolition Work
NAICS
237110
Water & Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
237210
Land Subdivision
237310
Highway, Street & Bridge Construction
237990
Other Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
238910
Site Preparation Contractors
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.