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Irving Construction Company, Inc.
1826 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
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Meet our team
Steve Irving
President & CEO
EDUCATION:
AA, Kishwaukee College, 1971
BA NIU 1973, Business
Graduate work, NIU Finance/Real Estate
University of Wisconsin: Structural Engineering
40 years of construction experience
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Founding President – DeKalb County Building and Development Association
City of DeKalb Building Board of Review
DeKalb School District Building Study Committee
DeKalb County Courthouse Committee
Kishwaukee College Foundation
NIU Foundation
City of DeKalb Design Review Committee
DeKalb Park District Pool Complex Review Committee
EXPERIENCE
STEVE IRVING has over 40 years of Construction Management experience. As Student Body President at Kishwaukee College, he organized a volunteer building organization and convinced the Board of Trustees to fund the renovation of an old barn on campus. The building was converted into a unique theatre and classroom facility that was used for nearly 15 years. At NIU he funded his education by working on professors’ dens and room additions. After graduation, he pursued a career in construction and gradually expanded his abilities and expertise as projects grew in size, complexity, and volume.
Today, his projects dot the map of DeKalb County and include school buildings in Genoa, Byron, Sandwich, DeKalb, and Sycamore; new parks in Genoa, Byron, Sycamore, and DeKalb; fire stations in Elgin and DeKalb; new police stations in Sandwich and Elgin; and major historical renovation projects, including the DeKalb County Courthouse, Sandwich City Hall and Opera House, the Egyptian Theatre, and the City of Sycamore’s current Administration building. He has done work for every governmental body in DeKalb County. Most recently he completed projects for the City of DeKalb Police Station, DeKalb County Authority, Foster & Buick Law Firm, Castle Bank, Collins Dental, and the DeKalb Clinic.
Steve’s company is committed to the goal of a better DeKalb County. IRVING Construction employs, at times, up to 50 local tradesmen, as well as numerous local subcontractors and suppliers. We are proud of our completed projects and happy to give back to our community. Each year we donate to local organization and support several scholarships for students at DeKalb High School and Kishwaukee College.
AA, Kishwaukee College, 1971
BA NIU 1973, Business
Graduate work, NIU Finance/Real Estate
University of Wisconsin: Structural Engineering
40 years of construction experience
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Founding President – DeKalb County Building and Development Association
City of DeKalb Building Board of Review
DeKalb School District Building Study Committee
DeKalb County Courthouse Committee
Kishwaukee College Foundation
NIU Foundation
City of DeKalb Design Review Committee
DeKalb Park District Pool Complex Review Committee
EXPERIENCE
STEVE IRVING has over 40 years of Construction Management experience. As Student Body President at Kishwaukee College, he organized a volunteer building organization and convinced the Board of Trustees to fund the renovation of an old barn on campus. The building was converted into a unique theatre and classroom facility that was used for nearly 15 years. At NIU he funded his education by working on professors’ dens and room additions. After graduation, he pursued a career in construction and gradually expanded his abilities and expertise as projects grew in size, complexity, and volume.
Today, his projects dot the map of DeKalb County and include school buildings in Genoa, Byron, Sandwich, DeKalb, and Sycamore; new parks in Genoa, Byron, Sycamore, and DeKalb; fire stations in Elgin and DeKalb; new police stations in Sandwich and Elgin; and major historical renovation projects, including the DeKalb County Courthouse, Sandwich City Hall and Opera House, the Egyptian Theatre, and the City of Sycamore’s current Administration building. He has done work for every governmental body in DeKalb County. Most recently he completed projects for the City of DeKalb Police Station, DeKalb County Authority, Foster & Buick Law Firm, Castle Bank, Collins Dental, and the DeKalb Clinic.
Steve’s company is committed to the goal of a better DeKalb County. IRVING Construction employs, at times, up to 50 local tradesmen, as well as numerous local subcontractors and suppliers. We are proud of our completed projects and happy to give back to our community. Each year we donate to local organization and support several scholarships for students at DeKalb High School and Kishwaukee College.
Dawn Harper
Project Coordinator
EXPERIENCE
DAWN HARPER has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Her experience is multifaceted within the industry, including monitoring all phases of construction, managing installation crews, office management in the building supply industries, to most recently, Project Coordinator for Irving Construction Co., Inc. Projects include the Market Square Theatre, DeKalb Police Headquarters, NIU, Castle Bank, and Oak Crest Retirement Center. She has an excellent ability to communicate across all phases of construction. Dawn’s attention to detail, organization, problem solving skills and readiness to accept new challenges makes her an invaluable asset on every project.
As the Project Coordinator for Irving Construction Co., Inc., Dawn facilitates the communication line between the Owner, Architect, Project Superintendent and all Contractors. This included attending and preparing for meetings. She coordinates the bid solicitation process, assists with contract letting and insurance requirements for the project. Duties also included organizing, tracking and processing the required submittals, RFI’s, RFP’s, ASI’s and all other documentations for the project.
On project completion, Dawn handles all project close out documentation which includes OM’s, as-builts, record documents, warranties, contract contact list, demonstration video’s, through the punch list completion. The warranty period is also coordinated through Dawn to assure the owners warranty is upheld and followed through by all contractors involved.
DAWN HARPER has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Her experience is multifaceted within the industry, including monitoring all phases of construction, managing installation crews, office management in the building supply industries, to most recently, Project Coordinator for Irving Construction Co., Inc. Projects include the Market Square Theatre, DeKalb Police Headquarters, NIU, Castle Bank, and Oak Crest Retirement Center. She has an excellent ability to communicate across all phases of construction. Dawn’s attention to detail, organization, problem solving skills and readiness to accept new challenges makes her an invaluable asset on every project.
As the Project Coordinator for Irving Construction Co., Inc., Dawn facilitates the communication line between the Owner, Architect, Project Superintendent and all Contractors. This included attending and preparing for meetings. She coordinates the bid solicitation process, assists with contract letting and insurance requirements for the project. Duties also included organizing, tracking and processing the required submittals, RFI’s, RFP’s, ASI’s and all other documentations for the project.
On project completion, Dawn handles all project close out documentation which includes OM’s, as-builts, record documents, warranties, contract contact list, demonstration video’s, through the punch list completion. The warranty period is also coordinated through Dawn to assure the owners warranty is upheld and followed through by all contractors involved.
Shaun Chapman
Project Superintendent
EDUCATION
Associate of Science Degree, Kishwaukee College 2012
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Illinois State University 2015
Associate Constructor Certification (AC), American Institute of Constructors, 2015
EXPERIENCE
SHAUN CHAPMAN has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Shaun started with Irving Construction during his informative years, his experience starting with concrete installation, stud framing, drywall, ceiling layout, door / hardware installation to current as Project Superintendent. Shaun, with 12 years of experience under his belt with Irving Construction, completed his degree in Construction Management at Illinois State University. He has been involved in such projects as Collins Dental, DeKalb Clinic, Hope Haven, Castle Bank, DeKalb Police Headquarters and DARC-Oak Crest. Most recently Shaun had earned the position of Superintendent for the New Club House at the Kishwaukee Country Club. Shaun, equipped with his CM degree and OSHA 30 Safety Training, has a passion for job safety and safe working practices as well as overall site management planning.
Shaun applies his knowledge and experience in all aspects of the field construction, including documentation and field reporting, scheduling, contract compliance, safety and close out. He works extremely well with owners, contractors, architects and engineers. Shaun is responsible for coordinating field construction, contractors, monitoring work progress, compiling daily logs and running weekly progress meetings.
Associate of Science Degree, Kishwaukee College 2012
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Illinois State University 2015
Associate Constructor Certification (AC), American Institute of Constructors, 2015
EXPERIENCE
SHAUN CHAPMAN has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Shaun started with Irving Construction during his informative years, his experience starting with concrete installation, stud framing, drywall, ceiling layout, door / hardware installation to current as Project Superintendent. Shaun, with 12 years of experience under his belt with Irving Construction, completed his degree in Construction Management at Illinois State University. He has been involved in such projects as Collins Dental, DeKalb Clinic, Hope Haven, Castle Bank, DeKalb Police Headquarters and DARC-Oak Crest. Most recently Shaun had earned the position of Superintendent for the New Club House at the Kishwaukee Country Club. Shaun, equipped with his CM degree and OSHA 30 Safety Training, has a passion for job safety and safe working practices as well as overall site management planning.
Shaun applies his knowledge and experience in all aspects of the field construction, including documentation and field reporting, scheduling, contract compliance, safety and close out. He works extremely well with owners, contractors, architects and engineers. Shaun is responsible for coordinating field construction, contractors, monitoring work progress, compiling daily logs and running weekly progress meetings.
Emery Harmon
Project Manager
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts, Milton College
EXPERIENCE
EMERY HARMON has enjoyed his 40-plus-year career in construction. He played a key role in numerous large projects in our area, including Ogle County Judicial Center, DeKalb Police Headquarters, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee College. Throughout the years, Emery has taught OSHA Safety Courses and Construction Management & Technology classes in Elgin, Triton, River Grove and NIU. He enjoys working and collaborating with Owners, Engineers, Architects and Contractors. Emery oversees all field construction. Monitoring contractor progress, resolving MEP clashes, reviewing daily log books and attends all progress meetings.
Emery applied his knowledge and experience as the Project Superintendent responsible for all construction on the $15.0 million Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon, IL. As well as the City of DeKalb's $12.0 million Police Headquarters. Emery oversaw the construction of the Kishwaukee Education Consortium classroom building at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL. He was the Owner's Representative on the Waubonsee College, Plano Campus Comprehensive Building Project. He is well versed in construction documentation and field reporting, scheduling, contract compliance, safety and close out procedures.
Master of Arts, Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts, Milton College
EXPERIENCE
EMERY HARMON has enjoyed his 40-plus-year career in construction. He played a key role in numerous large projects in our area, including Ogle County Judicial Center, DeKalb Police Headquarters, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee College. Throughout the years, Emery has taught OSHA Safety Courses and Construction Management & Technology classes in Elgin, Triton, River Grove and NIU. He enjoys working and collaborating with Owners, Engineers, Architects and Contractors. Emery oversees all field construction. Monitoring contractor progress, resolving MEP clashes, reviewing daily log books and attends all progress meetings.
Emery applied his knowledge and experience as the Project Superintendent responsible for all construction on the $15.0 million Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon, IL. As well as the City of DeKalb's $12.0 million Police Headquarters. Emery oversaw the construction of the Kishwaukee Education Consortium classroom building at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL. He was the Owner's Representative on the Waubonsee College, Plano Campus Comprehensive Building Project. He is well versed in construction documentation and field reporting, scheduling, contract compliance, safety and close out procedures.