John Keno & Company has served many government agencies both as their excavation partner and in the capacity of general contractor, managing projects and providing state-of-the-art site preparation, earthworks, utility construction, and shoreline development services.

Since 1973, JKC projects have included many of the largest, most complex projects in the Chicago area, including O’Hare International Airport, The Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago. We are equally proud to have provided services for numerous community-enhancing projects from neighborhood parks and ball fields to the restoration of shorelines, bluffs, slopes, and ravines.

Other Information

Certifications

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NVBDC

Certified Veteran Owned

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CVE

VOSB Certified

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State of Illinois

PBE Certified

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Logo

Lake County

DECI Certified

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City of Chicago

BEDP Certified

Licensed CDOT Public Way Work

Licensed Drainlayer

Clients

Services & Codes

SIC

1542

General Contractors-Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings & Warehouses

1611

Highway and Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways

1623

Bridge, Tunnel & Elevated Highway Construction

1629

Heavy Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified

1794

Excavation Work

1795

Wrecking & Demolition Work

NAICS

237110

Water & Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

237210

Land Subdivision

237310

Highway, Street & Bridge Construction

237990

Other Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction

238910

Site Preparation Contractors

Services

Building Site Preparation

Building Site Preparation

Excavation

Excavation

Shoreline Development

Shoreline Development

JKC Excavator

The Process


Planning

Utilizing lean methodology, pre-RFP consultations and a deeply experienced team, we plan and troubleshoot your project to ensure friction-free execution. Let us serve as your excavation division.


Execution

With a track record of success that includes the largest, most complex excavation and shoreline projects, our process for transparency, collaboration, and documentation has been honed over 50 years.


Problem Solving

A “can do, will do” approach ensures fast and effective problem solving to resolve unforeseen issues and prevent delays – with minimal change orders so you can close out projects faster.

Values

Our values make all of this possible with our commitment to world-class performance, serving as an excavation extension of your team, and harnessing new technology to solve more problems.

Contact us to learn more about excavating services