Full-Service General Construction

Every trade. One contractor.

Demolition, structure, mechanical, finishes, exteriors and masonry — all self-performed by SCM Development. One scope of work, one schedule, one team to hold accountable.

Structural & Site Work

Category 01 / 04
Demolition 01

Demolition

Interior, structural and selective demolition for commercial and residential projects. We sequence the teardown so the next trade can move in clean.

Selective & full tear-down
Debris removal & site cleanup
Permits & safety compliance
Metal stud framing 02

Framing — Metal Stud

Light-gauge metal stud framing for commercial walls, soffits and fire-rated assemblies. Built tight to plan and ready for mechanical.

Interior partitions & soffits
Fire-rated & shaft wall assemblies
Backing & blocking coordination
Wood framing 03

Framing — Wood

Residential and light commercial wood framing — walls, floors, roofs and load-bearing assemblies built to code, plumb and square.

Walls, floor systems & roofs
Engineered lumber & headers
Additions, remodels & new builds
Concrete 04

Concrete

Foundations, footings, slabs and flatwork — placed, finished and cured to spec for commercial and residential builds.

Foundations & footings
Slabs on grade & flatwork
Sidewalks, driveways & curbs
Masonry 05

Masonry

Brick, block, stone, tuckpointing and chimney work. Built plumb, level and weather-tight — by people who care what the joint looks like.

Brick & block construction
Tuckpointing & restoration
Stone, veneer & chimneys
Welding 06

Welding Services

On-site structural and ornamental welding — railings, frames, repairs, custom fabrication and steel modifications.

Structural steel & repairs
Railings, frames & gates
Custom fabrication on-site

Mechanical Services

Category 02 / 04
Plumbing 07

Plumbing

Rough-in to finish: supply, waste and venting systems plus fixture installations — pressure-tested and code-compliant.

Full rough-in & finish plumbing
Supply, DWV & gas lines
Water heaters & fixtures
HVAC 08

HVAC

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning design coordination, installation and tie-in. Comfort and code from day one.

Commercial & residential systems
Ductwork & ventilation
Rooftop units & retrofits
Electrical 09

Electrical

Service entrance to outlets: panels, branch wiring, lighting, low-voltage and data — clean, labeled and inspected.

Service, panels & sub-panels
Branch circuits & lighting
Low-voltage, data & specialty
Sprinklers 10

Sprinkler Systems

Fire suppression design coordination and install for commercial occupancies — engineered, inspected and certified.

Wet & dry systems
Tenant build-outs & retrofits
Permits & inspections handled

Interior Finishes

Category 03 / 04
Insulation 11

Insulation

Batt, blown and rigid insulation systems for thermal, acoustic and fire-rated assemblies — installed to spec.

Fiberglass batt & blown-in
Rigid foam & acoustic systems
Energy code compliance
Drywall 12

Drywall

Hanging, fire-rated and moisture-resistant assemblies — set flat, fastened and ready for tape and finish.

Standard & fire-rated board
Moisture-resistant assemblies
Soffits, bulkheads & ceilings
Taping 13

Taping

Level 4 and Level 5 finishes — flat, true and ready for premium paint, wallcoverings or critical lighting conditions.

Level 4 & Level 5 finish
Skim-coat for critical lighting
Texture & repairs
Painting 14

Painting

Interior and exterior painting — prep, prime and finish coats that hold up under commercial use and Chicago weather.

Interior & exterior
Surface prep, prime & finish
Commercial-grade coatings
Flooring 15

Flooring

Hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet and commercial-grade systems — installed level, tight and laid out to plan.

Hardwood, LVP & laminate
Tile, stone & natural floors
Commercial carpet & systems

Exterior & Envelope

Category 04 / 04
Siding & Gutters 16

Siding & Gutters

Weather-tight exteriors, fascia, soffit and seamless gutter systems — installed for the Midwest climate, not just a warm day.

Vinyl, fiber-cement & metal siding
Seamless gutters & downspouts
Fascia, soffit & trim work
Our Process

From the first call to the final walk-through.

01

Discovery Call

We talk through your project — scope, timeline, budget and the outcome you actually need. No pressure, no upsell.

02

Site Walk & Scoping

We visit the site, take measurements, photograph existing conditions and flag anything that affects buildability or cost.

03

Proposal & Estimate

You get a clear, line-item proposal — scope, materials, schedule and a locked-in number. No hidden fees.

04

Blueprints & Permits

We finalize plans, submit to the AHJ and pull every permit needed. Inspections are scheduled before work begins.

05

Build & Daily Updates

Our crews sequence the trades and manage the schedule. One project manager, one phone number, daily progress.

06

Punch List & Handover

Final walk-through, every detail signed off, inspections cleared and the building handed over clean.

Start Your Project

Need one trade or all of them?

Whether you need a single service or full general construction, SCM Development can take it on — licensed, insured and on schedule.

LicensedState of Illinois
InsuredGL · Workers' Comp · Bonded
PermitsBlueprints & AHJ Coordination
CoverageCommercial & Residential