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A few fast facts about ICI.
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More than 80% of ICI’s projects
Voted one of Chicago’s Best
The average length of employment
are generated by repeat clients
and Brighted Companies™
at ICI is 10 years
and referrals
38+ Years in Business
Markets
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ICI has traveled the country building multiple locations for many well known restaurant groups: Cooper’s Hawk, Perry’s Steakhouse and Fogo de Chao to name a few.
In the past 5 years, ICI has completed more than $50M in auto dealership work. Our portfolio includes new dealerships, renovations and expansions.
In the past 5 years, ICI has completed more than $200M in retail. Our portfolio includes grocery stores, big box, site developments, build-outs and
WORKPLACE
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HIGHER EDUCATION
From new corporate headquarters, to data centers, to banks; ICI has successfully partnered with workplace clients for nearly 40 years.
In recent years, ICI has built new schools, renovated and expanded existing schools and completed life safety upgrades totaling more than $300M in construction volume.
From a $40M new construction College of Business building, to interior renovations, to expansions of existing learning environments; ICI’s university portfolio is strong.
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Profile ICI
builds a lot more than buildings. Discover the difference.
COMPANY International Contractors, Inc. (ICI) is a family-owned construction management and general contracting business in its second generation of leadership. Since 1982, ICI has completed award-winning restaurants, retail stores, schools, car dealership and workplaces. PEOPLE Our team of more than 60 has been carefully assembled throughout the years and the formula has proven successful: the average length of employment for an ICI team member exceeds 10 years. ICI employs 2 of only 26 Certified Professional Estimators in Illinois, 9 LEED Accredited Professionals, 27 SWPPP Certified staff and 1 Certified Professional Constructor. HISTORY ICI was founded in 1982 by Richard Bronge and his eldest son, Randall. Two years later, Richard’s middle son Bruce joined the business, followed by his youngest son Jeff in 1988. Richard has since retired and the firm is now in its second generation of leadership. Bruce is ICI’s President, Randall is the Executive Vice President and Jeff has been with the estimating department for more than 25 years.
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COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS WALTER FISHER, VP CONSTRUCTION It helps the working relationship tremendously to know the people on the other side of the table. ICI knows our concept inside and out.
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Our team relies on strong partners that align with our Cooper’s Hawk values.
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants 16 Locations Nationally
CLIENT
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
ARCHITECT
Aria Group Architects
ROLE
Construction Manager
ICI built its first Cooper’s Hawk location in Oak Park in 2017. Since then, our team has been contracted to build seven new restaurants and completed remodels on nine other Cooper’s Hawk properties, including the company’s Restaurant Support Center in Downers Grove, Illinois. In late 2019, ICI put the finishing touches on a new flagship location for Cooper’s Hawk in the former Esquire Theater in Chicago’s Gold Coast, where it replaced Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. New construction locations include: Clinton Township, Michigan; Orange, Ohio; Downers Grove, Illinois; Morton Grove, Illinois; Scottsdale, Arizona; Sarasota, Florida; Chandler, Arizona. Remodels include: Orland Park, Illinois; Esquire Chicago Gold Coast, Arlington Heights and six other properties. “ICI knows our concept inside and out, our team relies on strong partners that align with our Cooper’s Hawk values.”
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants [CONT.’D] 16 Locations Nationally
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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Schaumburg, Illinois
CLIENT
Perry’s Restaurants
ARCHITECT
Aria Group Architects, Inc.
ROLE
Construction Manager
When Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille was opening their first location outside of Texas in 2013, the restaurant group entrusted ICI. The 11,000 square foot build-out on the ground floor of Neiman Marcus in Oak Brook Shopping Center in Oak Brook, Illinois was a success Perry’s is now opening their second location in Illinois. Perry’s once again awarded ICI the contract. In late 2019, ICI started construction on the ground up restaurant in Schaumburg after receipt of the pad-ready site. Construction was recently completed on the 12,000 square foot restaurant and the restaurant opened in October 2020. The restaurant features Perry’s newest design elements and offers seating for 330 diners, four private dining rooms and a bar attached to a spacious patio.
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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Oak Brook, Illinois
CLIENT
Perry’s Restaurants
ARCHITECT
Identity Architects
ROLE
General Contractor
ICI fulfilled the role of general contractor for Oak Brook Shopping Center’s upscale restaurant, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. The high-end steakhouse occupies the ground level of the Neiman Marcus building on the south side of mall. The 11,000 square foot space houses both open and private dining, an expansive curvilinear bar and adjacent lounge, an impressive glass-enclosed wine and liquor storage area, an outdoor patio, as well as a large smoker for preparing house specialties. A fast-track project schedule was required in order for the restaurant to be complete in time for the approaching holiday season at Oak Brook Shopping Center. The project opened on time and the restaurant immediately received a warm reception among the Chicago dining scene. [CONT.’D]
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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille [CONT.’D] Oak Brook, Illinois
[CONT.’D] ICI was selected from among a group of prequalified general contractors to construct the restaurant group’s first location outside of Texas. ICI subsequently went on to expand this location’s patio and build their Schaumburg, Illinois location. The concept began more than 30 years ago as a modest meat market and today has grown to a premier steakhouse.
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Fogo de Chão 12 Locations, Nationwide
CLIENT
Fogo de Chão
ARCHITECT
Various
ROLE
Construction Manager
After the successful completion of the Fogo de Chão restaurant in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, ICI was contracted by the Brazilian steakhouse company to begin working on a new restaurant in Washington D.C. After these first two projects, our partnership turned into a long-standing relationship that led to the construction of ten more restaurants across the country. The comprehensive list of locations includes: Chicago, Illinois; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Baltimore, Maryland; Austin, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Miami Beach, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; Kansas City, Missouri; Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas.
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Fogo de Chão [CONT.’D] 12 Locations, Nationwide
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Legoland Discovery Center Schaumburg, Illinois
CLIENT
Merlin Entertainment Ltd.
ARCHITECT
Byrne Design, LLC
ROLE
General Contractor
ICI competed the first LEGOLAND Discovery Center in the United States; located at the Streets of Woodfield Shopping Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. LEGOLAND is a two-story, indoor, interactive theme park with approximately 32,000 square feet of play area. Close coordination was required between all members of the project team. Intricate models (including a 13 foot tall giraffe and a dragon-themed roller coaster ride) were constructed in Europe and shipped to the United States for installation. Additionally, all the electrical and structural elements surrounding the installation of the models were coordinated by ICI.
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Mistwood Golf Clubhouse Romeoville, Illinois
CLIENT
Mistwood Golf Club
ARCHITECT
Daniel Wohlfeil Design
ROLE
Construction Manager
In 2003, Mistwood Golf Club came under new ownership with a vision for making the course and its facilities into a premier golf club. The course was completely redesigned and in doing so became one of most extensive public course renovation projects in the country. To complete the master plan, Mistwood hired ICI to serve as the Construction Manager for a new clubhouse facility. The clubhouse was designed by Daniel Wohlfeil Design, Ltd. in the style of a Scottish Village. It replaced an existing facility that was demolished as part of the project. The establishment now has a clubhouse facility of equal caliber to their course. The new clubhouse facility consists of 27,000 square feet on two levels. Major components of the clubhouse include a large banquet room complete with [CONT.’D] RECOGNITION ENR MIDWEST BEST PROJECT 2016 CHICAGO BUILDING CONGRESS MERIT AWARDS FINALIST
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Mistwood Golf Clubhouse [CONT.’D] Romeoville, Illinois
[CONT.’D] views of the golf course beyond, elaborate stone fireplaces and vaulted ceilings; new a Scottish pub called McWethy’s Tavern also with views of the golf course, indoor/ outdoor spaces, a pro shop, club locker rooms, cart storage and administrative space for the facilities’ staff. Construction began in 2014 and was completed in the fall of 2015. The golf course remained operational throughout construction. ICI partnered closely with course management to ensure the safety of patrons and also to minimize disruption to course operations.
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Bruce Bronge President
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
INVOLVEMENT
36 years with ICI
University Of Denver
LAI Land Economics Society
BA in Marketing
Benedictine University Trustee
PROJECT ROLE Ownership After graduating from the University of Denver, Bruce Bronge joined his family’s construction business in 1984. Throughout his tenure at ICI, Bruce has held the positions of superintendent, project manager and vice president. His experience in these positions within the company contributes to his well-rounded approach to management and leadership in his current role as President. Bruce is an accessible and “hands on” leader, yet he believes in empowering the ICI staff in their decision-making and places great trust in their judgment. From a client’s perspective, Bruce is dedicated to committing the necessary resources and expertise required to protect your best interest. SELECT EXPERIENCE Fields Auto Group Mercedes- Benz | Asheville, North Carolina Fields Auto Group Porsche | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group Land Rover Jaguar | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group BMW | Northfield, Illinois Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Oak Brook, Illinois Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Schaumburg, Illinois Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Scottsdale, Arizona Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Sarasota, Florida Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Troy, Michigan Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Chicago, Illinois Mistwood Golf Clubhouse | Romeoville, Illinois
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Timothy Jackson
Vice President of Operations
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
ACCREDITATION
18 years with ICI
Eastern Illinois University
LEED AP BD+C
32 years total
BA in Environmental Science
PROJECT ROLE Project Executive Tim graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science in 1988 and joined the construction industry shortly thereafter. Tim has been with ICI since 2002 and today oversees all aspects of operations including estimating, project management and on-site supervision. Tim’s analytical approach to operations and his implementation of processes have had a profound impact on the success of ICI’s project delivery. His comprehensive managerial style serves ICI well as he leads staff in the pursuit, planning, construction and successful completion of each of ICI’s projects. Tim has been instrumental in building several of ICI’s most significant accounts, among them the Fields Auto Group. We have partnered since 1997 on more than 25 projects across the nation. SELECT EXPERIENCE Fields Auto Group Mercedes- Benz | Asheville, North Carolina Fields Auto Group Porsche | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group Land Rover Jaguar | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group BMW | Northfield, Illinois Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Oak Brook, Illinois Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Schaumburg, Illinois Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Scottsdale, Arizona Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Sarasota, Florida Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Troy, Michigan Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Chicago, Illinois
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Dennis Kulick
Director of Preconstruction
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
ACCREDITATION
19 years with ICI
College of Lake County
Certified Professional
23 years total
Construction Management
Estimator
PROJECT ROLE Preconstruction / Cost Estimating Dennis has worked in the construction industry since 1998 and has been with ICI since 2002. As Director of Preconstruction, Dennis has led cost estimating, cost control and bidding efforts with many of ICI’s most prominent clients and on our most challenging pursuits. Dennis partners with clients and architects through the preconstruction process by beginning with the development of conceptual budgets where he analyzes unit costs from similar projects and then confers with subcontractors. This process culminates with the assembly of detailed cost breakdowns for presentation to the client. He also collaborates with the design team and client to find the most cost effective materials and construction methods while maintaining the design intent. During the bidding phase, Dennis manages bid administration activities and assists project managers in preparing bid recommendation letters. Dennis also oversees ICI’s Virtual Construction Management program; utilizing the latest available technologies to produce highly accurate estimates and communication tools for our clients. SELECT EXPERIENCE Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Oak Brook, Illinois Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille | Schaumburg, Illinois Fields Auto Group Mercedes- Benz | Asheville, North Carolina Fields Auto Group Porsche | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group Land Rover Jaguar | Jacksonville, Florida Fields Auto Group BMW | Northfield, Illinois The Exchange Auto Group Audi | Highland Park, Illinois The Exchange Auto Group Porsche | Highland Park, Illinois
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Scott Leadbetter
Senior Project Manager
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
ACCREDITATION
16 years with ICI
Ferris State University
LEED AP
19 years total
BS in Science in Construction
Certified Professional Constructor
Management PROJECT ROLE Senior Project Manager Scott graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. As a Senior Project Manager with ICI, Scott is responsible for the successful delivery of every project he undertakes from preconstruction through closeout. For clients such as Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Scott oversees a team of ICI project managers concurrently completing multiple locations across the country. Scott’s particular expertise is in the preconstruction budgeting phase of a project. He tailors his construction approach to the individual needs of the client and provides a strong framework from which the project team collaborates. Scott is also a Certified Professional Constructor; providing an added level of expertise to each project he manages. Additionally, as a LEED Accredited Professional, Scott is able to provide valuable knowledge of cost effective sustainable materials for clients who wish to be environmentally conscious. SELECT EXPERIENCE Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Scottsdale, Arizona Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Sarasota, Florida Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Troy, Michigan Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Chicago, Illinois Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Downers Grove, Illinois The Exchange Auto Group Audi | Highland Park, Illinois Mistwood Golf Club | Romeoville, Illinois The Exchange Auto Group Audi | St. Charles, Illinois
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