Built to Last
Berglund Construction’s continuing story is a compelling one. The third-generation, family owned firm is one of the Midwest’s leading construction companies, with a reputation for successfully tackling the most challenging projects.
Established in 1911, our remarkable growth and solid reputation span nearly a century. Select a year on the timeline to see why Berglund Construction has been in the vanguard of construction since we were founded.
1911 • 1946 • 1960 • 1996 • 2001 • 2005 • 2007 • 2009
1911
Fred Berglund emigrates from Sweden to the United States and forms Berglund Maintenance Co., a masonry maintenance business, on Chicago’s southeast side. The first clients included the Aurora Post Office, the city of Chicago and local area businesses.
1946
Fred Berglund’s oldest son, Roger, comes to Chicago after serving in World War II and assumes a leadership position in Berglund Maintenance Co. A few years later, his younger brother, Norman, joins him. Together, in the early 1950s, Roger and Norman form Fred Berglund & Sons Inc., a general contractor that specializes in self-performing many of the trades that are critical to a project's success.
1960
The Berglunds form NAB Millwork Inc. to supply custom millwork for institutional projects in the health care and education sectors.
1996
Berglund expands its regional geographic reach into Indiana by opening it’s Chesterton headquarters
2001
Berglund Construction ranked one of the top 400 Contractors in the United States by ENR Publications.
2005
In its 97th year of operation, Berglund Construction realizes significant annual growth and completes more than $200 million worth of projects.
2007
Berglund Construction is currently serving the General Services Administration with projects at the Harold Washington SSC, EMD Courthouse and JCK Federal Building Chicago, Illinois and the Potter Stewart US Courthouse, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Indiana Division is involved in the Preconstruction Phase of the Taylor University Nussbaum Science Center in Upland, Indiana.
2009
Berglund Construction was founded in 1911 by my grandfather Fred Berglund on the principles of hard work and integrity. Subsequent leadership by Roger and Norman Berglund saw our company expand and diversify. Today, we are a full service builder and restoration facade specialist. While the core values remain intact, we also look to take safety and quality to its’ highest level. Berglund strives to be the contractor of choice for all of our clients and to provide a workplace which fosters opportunity and growth.
Fred Berglund, President