Schomburg & Schomburg Construction

What Schomburg & Schomburg Construction does

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction Incorporated is a privately held, full-service construction manager, design-builder, and general contractor headquartered in Danville, Illinois. Founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1979 as a female-owned minority business, the company operates four service divisions: Commercial (general contracting, concrete, carpentry, remodeling), Industrial (hydro excavation, 24-hour crane service, millwright and rigging, facility maintenance, precision laser alignment, steel erection), Municipal (earthwork and foundations, storm and sanitary sewers, water treatment plants, detention basins and erosion control), and Solar Renewable Energy (state-certified solar Distributed Generation installation across the Midwest). The firm serves enterprise, mid-market commercial, and government clients across Mid-Central Illinois and Western Central Indiana, with named customers including Ameren, Duke Energy, Alcoa, Cargill, PepsiCo, FedEx, Quaker Oats, Bunge Milling, ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, Dynegy, Wood Group GTS, Carle Foundation Hospital, Aqua Illinois, the City of Hoopeston, Danville Housing Authority, IDOT, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The business model is project-based contracting across commercial, industrial, and municipal engagements, supplemented by 24/7/365 emergency crane and rigging services within a 60-mile radius of Danville and EPC-style civil and mechanical installation for utility-scale photovoltaic projects (31+ MW installed in two years). Marketing and sales are conducted primarily through the company website and inbound phone and email inquiries, with more than half of annual revenue derived from returning clients, indicating high relationship continuity. Distribution is fully direct; there are no channel partners or resellers. The company owns and operates its own heavy equipment fleet and does not franchise services.

In 2019, after 41 years, the founding Schomburg family retired and sold the company to Julie Buesing (CEO and President) and Wesley Burress, who continue to operate it as a female-owned minority business. The firm carries no disclosed external equity or debt funding, average employee tenure is approximately 25 years, and recognition includes a 2014 Outstanding Builder designation from Star Building Systems. No AI, software, or API capabilities are evidenced; the underlying technology is mechanical, equipment-based construction delivery differentiated by specialized tooling (hydro excavation vacuum trucks, precision laser alignment, pile drivers capable of driving piles up to 28.5 feet, and 24-hour crane coverage).

Name

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction

Legal name

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction Company, Incorporated

Website

https://schomburginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction is a privately held, female-owned general contractor in Danville, Illinois, founded in 1978, providing commercial, industrial, municipal, and solar EPC services to enterprise, mid-market, and government clients across Mid-Central Illinois and Western Central Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Heavy Manufacturing Plant Construction (IMAFADAK), Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction (IMAFADAH)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Industrial general contracting
• Municipal infrastructure construction
• Solar installation services
• Crane rigging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Danville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service construction management, design-building, and general contracting for commercial, industrial, and municipal projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for new construction, renovation, and specialized services.
2. Solar Renewable Energy Installation: State-certified solar distributed generation installer providing civil and mechanical installations for photovoltaic facilities. Works as EPC partner for Ameren and Duke Energy projects.
3. 24-Hour Emergency Crane and Industrial Services: Emergency response services for industrial equipment outages, power outages, and critical machinery moving. Available 24/7 with certified personnel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction Incorporated is a full-service construction manager, design-builder, and general contractor delivering commercial, industrial, municipal, and solar renewable energy construction services across Mid-Central Illinois, Western Central Indiana, and the Midwest. Capabilities span demolition, concrete, carpentry, hydro excavation, 24-hour crane and rigging, millwright services, precision laser alignment, steel erection, and state-certified solar DG installation.

Product overview

Schomburg & Schomburg Construction Incorporated operates as a full-service construction manager, design-builder, and general contractor founded in 1978. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four core service divisions: Commercial Services (general contracting, concrete, carpentry, and remodeling), Industrial Services (hydro excavation, 24-hour crane service, millwright and rigging, facility maintenance, precision laser alignment, and steel erection), Municipal Services (earthwork and foundations, storm and sewer systems, water treatment plants, detention basins, and erosion control), and Solar Renewable Energy (state-certified solar DG installation with civil and mechanical capabilities). The company serves East Central Illinois and West Central Indiana markets, offering services from demolition through complete project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial General Contracting Services Full-service construction management, design-build, and general contracting for commercial projects including retail stores, shopping centers, gas stations, and office buildings across Mid-Central Illinois and Western Central Indiana.
• Concrete Services Turnkey commercial concrete solutions including structural foundations, site paving, rebar placement, exterior concrete work, repair and restoration, and decorative concrete and stamping.
• Carpentry Services Comprehensive carpentry services for commercial projects from frame-out and blocking to finishes and hardware installation.
• Commercial Remodeling Renovation and remodeling services for offices, retail spaces, and other commercial properties to transform spaces into functional, attractive environments.
• Industrial Services Industrial machinery and equipment maintenance, installation, and repair services for manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and warehouses.
• Hydro Excavation Safe excavation using high-pressurized water and vacuum suction for daylighting, potholing, and trenching to locate utilities or new installations, available 24/7.
• 24-Hour Crane Service Crane, rigging, and equipment moving services for residential, commercial, and industrial applications with 24/7/365 emergency response within a 60-mile radius of Danville, IL.
• Millwright and Rigging Professional heavy machinery installation, moving, and execution using a fleet of heavy-haul cranes and forklifts for small and large-scale industrial projects.
• Industrial Facility Maintenance Full-service facilities management and maintenance solutions including routine plant maintenance, upgrades, and large industrial projects.
• Precision Laser Alignment State-of-the-art precision laser alignment technology for machinery alignment, including correction of misaligned shafts, gearboxes, and machine trains.
• Steel Erection Structural steel erection, precast concrete panel erection, tilt-ups, pre-engineered metal buildings, and engineered deconstruction for commercial, retail, industrial, and municipal projects.
• Municipal Services Public sector construction services including earthwork, concrete foundations, storm and sanitary sewers, and water treatment plants.
• Earthwork and Foundations Turnkey excavation for roadways and grading, drainage preparation, sewer pipe installation, and foundation services for new construction, renovations, and repairs.
• Storm and Sewer Systems Municipal storm and sewer construction services including installation and repair of heavy-duty piping systems for runoff and wastewater management.
• Water Treatment Plant Construction Turn-key municipal water infrastructure construction and upgrades including planning, project management, and collaboration with trusted partners.
• Detention Basins and Erosion Control Professional excavation for detention pond installation in flood-prone areas and erosion control methods for soil stabilization at various locations.
• Solar Renewable Energy Installation State-certified solar distributed generation (DG) installer providing civil and mechanical installations for photovoltaic facilities across the Midwest, including demolition, clearing, SWPPP inspections, fence installation, road construction, excavating, trenching, and concrete work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of annual business comes from returning clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Star Building SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2015Star Building Systems, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has recognized Schomburg & Schomburg as an Outstanding Builder for exceptional market share in their trade area. Schomburg has represented Star Building Systems as a builder since 2003, providing pre-engineered metal buildings and related construction services.
• RBI RackingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a preferred installer for RBI Racking solar mounting systems, providing certified installation services for their solar racking products.
• ATI SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a preferred installer for ATI Systems solar products, providing certified installation services for solar mounting and tracking systems.
• Nextracker SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a preferred installer for Nextracker solar tracking systems, providing certified installation services for their single-axis solar tracking technology.
• AmerencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeren is a major power company serving Illinois that is building and maintaining photovoltaic facilities as part of Illinois' clean energy commitment. Schomburg serves as a contractor for Ameren's solar projects.
• Duke EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuke Energy is a power company operating in Indiana that is building and maintaining photovoltaic facilities. Schomburg serves as a contractor for Duke Energy's solar projects in the Midwest.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pepper Construction: Midwest-focused general contractor and construction manager serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Highly comparable multi-trade regional GC with overlapping commercial/industrial project types.
• Alberici Constructors: St. Louis-headquartered general contractor with significant industrial, commercial, and energy-sector construction across the Midwest. Comparable to Schomburg's industrial manufacturing and solar/energy work.
• Tarlton Corporation: St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager serving commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional clients in the central Midwest. Comparable in size and service breadth to Schomburg's commercial/industrial work.
• F.A. Wilhelm Construction: Indianapolis-based general contractor with industrial, commercial, and institutional capabilities across Indiana and the Midwest. Closely comparable in geography and customer profile (industrial manufacturers, utilities, healthcare).
• Messer/Balfour Beatty: Midwest construction manager (Balfour Beatty JV) with strong industrial, healthcare, and higher-education portfolios in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Comparable end-market mix to Schomburg's industrial/educational/municipal work.
• LeChase Construction: Rochester, NY-based construction manager/general contractor with operations across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable mid-size regional GC with industrial and commercial project capabilities.
• Williams Brothers Construction: Illinois-headquartered heavy civil and general contractor serving transportation, municipal, and industrial clients across the Midwest. Comparable to Schomburg's municipal infrastructure and earthwork service line.

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Construction: National GC and one of the largest utility-scale solar EPC contractors in the U.S., with major Midwest wind/solar projects. Most relevant comparable for Schomburg's growing solar EPC business; larger scale but overlapping customer set (Ameren, Duke).
• Gilbane Building Company: Large privately held national construction manager with industrial, healthcare, education, and public-sector work throughout the Midwest. Comparable customer base (hospitals, universities, manufacturers) at larger scale.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national GC with substantial industrial, solar, and renewable-energy construction work across the Midwest. Overlaps with Schomburg on industrial facilities and utility-scale solar EPC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SchomburgConstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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