Building since 1985
We build the structures
that move communities forward.
From skylines to highways, Acme Construction delivers complex commercial, industrial, and civil projects with uncompromising safety and craftsmanship across the Midwest.
- Safety record
- 0.42 EMR
- On-time delivery
- 98%
- Repeat clients
- 87%
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About Acme
Four decades of building trust, one project at a time.
Founded in 1985 by two structural engineers, Acme Construction has grown into one of the Midwest's most respected general contractors. We're employee-owned, OSHA VPP-certified, and led by a leadership team with an average of 22 years of field experience.
- ENR Top 200 Contractor — 11 years running
- Employee-owned (100% ESOP since 2014)
- 0.42 Experience Modification Rate — top 5% nationally
- $1.8B in active projects across 6 states
What we build
Full-service construction across every market sector.
Commercial
Office, retail, hospitality, healthcare and mixed-use builds.
Learn moreResidential
Custom homes, multifamily, and luxury communities.
Learn moreIndustrial
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics hubs.
Learn moreInfrastructure
Bridges, highways, water systems, and civil works.
Learn moreRenovation
Adaptive reuse, tenant fit-outs, and historic restoration.
Learn moreDesign-Build
Integrated design and delivery under one accountable team.
Learn moreProject Management
CM-at-risk, owner's rep, and program management.
Learn moreEngineering
Structural, civil, and MEP coordination services.
Learn moreFeatured work
Recent projects across every sector.
How we work
A proven process from concept to keys.
Six disciplined phases that align stakeholders, surface risk early, and deliver predictable outcomes.
- 01
Consultation
Understand goals, site, and constraints.
- 02
Planning & Design
Concept, feasibility, and target value design.
- 03
Pre-construction
Estimating, scheduling, and constructability review.
- 04
Construction
Self-perform and trade partner execution.
- 05
QA / QC
Quality assurance and safety verification.
- 06
Handover
Closeout, commissioning, and warranty.
"Acme's pre-construction discipline saved us nearly $9M in value engineering before a shovel hit the ground."
Marcus Whitfield
Managing Director, Northbridge Capital
Certified & Compliant
View all certifications →- OSHA VPP Star
- LEED AP
- AGC Certified
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 45001
- ENR Top 200
Trusted by leading owners, developers, and public agencies
- Northbridge Capital
- Stratos Global
- Harborline Health
- Oakridge Group
- Summit Capital
- Illinois DOT
- Meridian REIT
- Cobalt Industries
- Riverbend Authority
- Pinnacle Properties
Ready to build?
Let's break ground on your next project.
Get a no-obligation quote within 48 hours. Our pre-construction team will review your scope, timeline, and budget.