About

COMPANY PROFILE

Archon Construction Company was formed and incorporated under the State of Illinois in 1977. Since its inception, Archon has maintained an excellent reputation for client satisfaction in the underground utility construction industry. In 1995, Archon Construction became a registered Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in the State of Illinois. In 1999, Archon became WBE certified within the City of Chicago, thus allowing for further growth within the underground construction industry. Throughout the Chicago area, Archon has completed all types of underground construction from complex fiber optics installation to sewer and water projects.

We have an in-house rating system in which all personnel and projects are rated and evaluated for quality, safety and accordance with the constraints of our clients’ specifications. We are continually improving upon our techniques and use current technology, systems and equipment to heighten the efficiency of the construction process. We are proud to have successfully completed some of the most challenging projects in the Chicago area, while meeting extremely demanding budgets and schedules, common in today’s market.

Our combination of professionalism and organization processes will assure your project’s success. No matter how unique your assignment, chances are, our combined employee base has solved similar challenges. When specialized managerial or technical expertise is required, we have the internal resources to focus on your assignment.

CERTIFICATIONS:
WBE – California Public Utilities Commission Supplier Clearinghouse
WBE – City of Chicago
WBE – Illinois Central Management Services (CMS)
WBE – Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
WBE – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

NAICS:
237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction)
237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
237210 (Land Subdivision)

CONTRACT PHILOSOPHY

Archon offers a comprehensive range of pre-construction and construction services. A large portion of our workload has historically been completed on the traditional basis of competitive bidding and lump sum contracts with significant additional work completed under negotiated contracts. Throughout the Chicago area, Archon has earned recognition for competitive pricing, quality workmanship and timely project competition. These attitudes and accomplishments are inherent in the performance of all projects, regardless of size and contractual terms.

We maintain a reliable network of specialty contractors and suppliers who consistently meet our high standards of quality and schedule demands. Specialty items are normally subcontracted to ensure clients a high quality project at the lowest possible cost. Subcontractors and suppliers are selected based on price, past performance, financial stability, current workload and other pertinent qualification criteria. To achieve project goals from initial estimating through on-site construction, each subcontractor becomes a member of the ArchonArchon offers a comprehensive range of pre-construction and construction services. A large portion of our workload has historically been completed on the traditional basis of competitive bidding and lump sum contracts. Throughout the Chicagoland area, Archon has earned recognition for competitive pricing, quality workmanship and timely project completion. These attitudes and accomplishments are inherent in the performance of all projects, regardless of size and contractual terms.

We maintain a reliable network of subcontractors and suppliers who consistently meet our high standards of quality. Specialty items are normally subcontracted to ensure clients a high quality project at the lowest possible cost. Subcontractors and suppliers are selected based on price, past performance, financial stability, current workload and other pertinent qualification criteria. To achieve project goals from initial estimating through on-site construction, each subcontractor becomes a member of the Archon planning process.

Archon is affiliated with the following unions and associations:
• Construction & General Laborers District Council of Chicago and Vicinity
• International Union of Operating Engineers
• General Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Sales drivers and Helpers
• International Association of Machinists
• Underground Contractors Associatio

QUALITY CONTROL

Archon utilizes a team approach to project quality control, wherein the Quality and Safety Director is the quality team leader and is charged with the responsibility of verifying and documenting the quality and technical requirements of the contract. The Quality and Safety Director also implements and maintains the project’s Quality Control Plan which includes activities such as approval of submittals, procurement, coordination of subcontractor activities as well as the inspection and tests required to insure that specific materials and equipment are installed and used.

Archon utilizes outside consultants to assess the effectiveness of our Quality Control System. Its success is demonstrated by our clients’ consistent satisfaction and our proven ability to perform the exacting work required by the most stringent standards of the utilities industry.