Our Story
About Tyler Lane
Tyler Lane Construction restores, renovates and builds schools, public facilities, healthcare buildings and commercial space, often while the building stays in use.
Building Since 1992
Tyler Lane Construction started in Chicago in 1992. We are a general contractor, and we have worked across Chicagoland, northwest Indiana and southeast Wisconsin. Our work covers building restoration (roofs, windows and exteriors), new construction, large renovations and mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades.
Today we build mostly for schools, public owners, healthcare providers and commercial clients. Many of those buildings stay open while we work, so planning, communication and safety come first. A safety director on our staff oversees our safety program.
We think of every owner as a long-term partner, and we want to be a partner worth knowing.
A timeline of the company's growth, major projects, and key milestones from founding to today.
Founded in Chicago
Tyler Lane Construction opened in Chicago in 1992. From the first job, the approach has been the same: build it right, keep people safe, and stand behind the work.
Altgeld Hall, Northern Illinois University
We completed work on Altgeld Hall in 2002 after about 20 months, including 160,000 brick pieces and three restored stone replicas.
Mather High School and a Perfect Record
The Mather High School renovation (April 2009 to May 2011) earned LEED Silver with zero lost-time injuries. From January 2011 to January 2012 we held the National Safety Council Perfect Record Award.
Roosevelt High School and ASA Chicago
We finished the Roosevelt High School renovation in October 2013, with more than 1,000 new windows and preliminary acceptance a month early. ASA Chicago named us its Outstanding General Contractor of 2012-2013.
Two Chicago Building Congress awards for Lane Tech
Our 17-month restoration of Lane Tech High School, done while the school stayed open, took the Owner's Choice Award and the Rehab of the Year Award at the Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards.
AGC Build America Merit Award
Lane Tech received a Merit Award in the Building Restoration category at the 2018 AGC Build America Awards. In October we took part in signing the safety alliance between the US Department of Labor, OSHA and Chicagoland AGC.
Diversity & Inclusion
Tyler Lane is committed to building local, diverse talent where we work. We prioritize local and diverse trade partners and are open to apprenticeship and entry-level hiring.
Working with local and diverse trade partners
Open to apprenticeship and entry-level hiring
Building local talent
Recognized for safety and craft
Owners, peers and industry groups have recognized our safety record and our work, from the National Safety Council's Perfect Record Award to an AGC Build America Merit Award for the Lane Tech restoration.
- 2018AGC Build America Awards, Merit Award (Building Restoration), Lane Tech
- 2017Chicago Building Congress, Owner’s Choice Award and Rehab of the Year Award, Lane Tech
- 2017Fox Valley Associated General Contractors, Renovation of the Year, Lane Tech
- 2017Construction Industry Service Corporation, Rehab of the Year, Lane Tech
- 2016AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Awards, finalist
- 2016Chicago Building Congress, Owner’s Choice Award, Taft High School
- 2014Fox Valley Associated General Contractors, Renovation of the Year, Taft High School
- 2014Construction Industry Service Corporation, Rehab of the Year, Taft High School
- 2014Chicago Building Congress, Merit Award, Taft High School
- 2012-2013ASA Chicago Outstanding General Contractor
- 2011-2012National Safety Council Perfect Record Award
- 2012Chicago Building Congress, Merit Award, Hammond Water Treatment Plant
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