Chicago · Design–Build–Maintain

We design it, build it, and keep it running.

Midwest GC is Chicago's full-lifecycle partner for property owners, developers, and management companies. From concept and construction to the ongoing maintenance most contractors walk away from — we stay.

Start a Project → How We Work

Design & Pre-Construction

Concepts, drawings, permits, budgets

General Contracting

Ground-up, renovations & build-outs

Ongoing Maintenance

All trades · 4-hour emergency response

Where we're different

The Whole Lifecycle

One partner, from blueprint to upkeep

Most projects pass through a designer, then a contractor, then — eventually — whoever you can find to maintain the place. We do all three under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks between phases.

Phase 01

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Design

Space planning, design development, permit drawings, and transparent budgeting. We help you decide what to build before a single wall goes up.

Phase 02

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Build

Licensed, insured general contracting — ground-up construction, gut renovations, unit turns, and commercial build-outs delivered on schedule.

Phase 03

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Maintain

The part most contractors skip. We stay on as your maintenance partner — every trade, photo-documented, integrated with your software. The building keeps running, and so does the relationship.

Where we're different

Services

Every trade and phase, under one roof

Whether you're breaking ground on a new building or keeping an existing portfolio in top shape, you coordinate with one team — not six different contractors.

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Design & Planning

Space planning, design development, material selection, permit drawings, and pre-construction budgeting for residential and commercial projects.

Pre-Construction

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General Contracting

Ground-up construction, additions, and full project management with licensed subcontractors and a single point of accountability.

Build

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Renovations & Build-Outs

Gut rehabs, kitchen and bath remodels, tenant improvements, and commercial build-outs that respect timelines and tenants alike.

Build

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Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

Licensed trades for repairs, replacements, and emergencies — leak repairs, system failures, panel work, and code-compliance fixes.

Emergency Available

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Unit Turns & Make-Ready

Full turnover service: painting, patching, flooring, appliance checks, and punch-list completion to get units rent-ready fast.

Fast Turnaround

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Maintenance & Facilities

Recurring upkeep for common areas, carpentry and general repairs, and preventive programs that protect your asset year-round.

Recurring Programs

For Owners & Developers

Build with a team that won't disappear

From a single-property renovation to a multi-building development, we bring design and construction together — then stay on to maintain what we built.

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Ground-up & gut renovation

New construction, full-building rehabs, and additions managed end-to-end with clear schedules and a fixed point of contact.

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Design-build delivery

One contract for design and construction. Fewer handoffs, faster timelines, and a single team accountable for the outcome.

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Transparent budgeting

Detailed estimates and open-book pricing so you know where every dollar goes — no surprise change orders buried in the fine print.

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Maintenance that follows the build

When the project wraps, we don't. Roll straight into a maintenance agreement and protect your investment from day one.

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Capital improvement projects

Roofs, façades, mechanical systems, and common-area upgrades planned and executed with minimal disruption to occupants.

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Multi-property portfolios

Standardized scopes and pricing across your buildings, with consolidated reporting for owners and investors.

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Licensed & insured in Illinois

Full licensing, insurance, and lien-waiver documentation — everything your lender and your records require.

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One call for the whole asset

Design questions, construction issues, and a 2 a.m. burst pipe all reach the same trusted team.

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For Property Managers

Maintenance built for the way you work

We plug directly into your property management software, so your team submits work orders exactly the way it always has — and we handle everything from there.

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Native software integration

We receive work orders directly from AppFolio, Buildium, Property Meld, DoorLoop, Rent Manager, and Yardi. Your team's workflow doesn't change at all.

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Photo documentation on every job

Before and after photos uploaded to your platform automatically — protecting you on security deposits and keeping owners informed.

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Monthly maintenance reports

Consolidated reporting on completed work, costs, and response times — ready to drop into your owner statements.

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Dedicated point of contact

Every client gets a single account manager — not a call center. Text or call directly, any time.

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4-hour emergency response

Burst pipes, HVAC failures, lockouts — we're on-site within 4 hours across Chicago metro, day or night.

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Preferred-vendor pricing

Standard, priority, and emergency rates agreed upfront. No surprise change orders, no mid-job quote chasing.

Software-ready from day one

We register inside your platform and run a test work order to confirm the two-way integration works — usually within 24 hours of signing on.

AppFolio

Residential & commercial PM

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Buildium

Cloud-based PM software

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Property Meld

Maintenance coordination

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DoorLoop

All-in-one property management

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Rent Manager

Customizable PM platform

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Yardi Voyager

Enterprise property management

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Maintenance Integrations

Software you already use

We plug directly into the property management platforms your team is already running. Work orders flow in, status updates and photos flow back — automatically. No new dashboards, no extra logins, no workflow changes.

AppFolio

Residential & commercial PM

Native two-way integration ↗

Buildium

Cloud-based PM software

Native two-way integration ↗

Property Meld

Maintenance coordination

Native two-way integration ↗

DoorLoop

All-in-one property management

Native two-way integration ↗

Rent Manager

Customizable PM platform

Native two-way integration ↗

Yardi Voyager

Enterprise property management

Native two-way integration ↗

For Chicago Condo Associations

Predictable maintenance. Board-approved budgets.

Stop chasing vendors and approving surprise invoices. Our Maintenance Partner subscriptions give your board a fixed monthly cost, a scheduled visit, and one accountable team — from light bulbs to capital planning.

Essential

For small associations (4–15 units) that want a reliable monthly visit.

$399 / month

≈ $27 / door for a 15-unit building

One scheduled walkthrough per month
Common area inspection report
2 labor hours included (bulbs, filters, minor adjustments)
Discounted hourly rate beyond included hours
Annual building condition report

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What clients say

★★★★★

"They designed and built our two-unit addition, then rolled straight into maintaining the whole property. Having one team for all of it has been a game-changer."

Jordan M.

Property Owner · Lincoln Park

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"We manage 300+ units and needed one contractor who could handle everything. Midwest GC was set up in our Buildium account within 24 hours and the photos are always uploaded before I even check."

David T.

Maintenance Director · Wicker Park PM

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"Open-book pricing and a real schedule on our build-out. No surprise change orders, and they were back the next month handling ongoing service. Exactly the partner a developer wants."

Rachel K.

Developer · West Loop

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your project

Whether you're planning a build, renovating a unit, or looking for a maintenance partner for your portfolio, we'd love to hear what you're working on.

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Address1811 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Phone(847) 971-0980

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Emailinfo@mwgcgroup.com

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Instagram@mwgcgroup

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HoursMon–Fri 9am–5pm · Emergency response 24/7

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