About John Burns

Since 1906, we've been building the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the Midwest and Southwest.

Our Mission

Since 1906, we have been committed to Safety, Quality, Integrity and Customer Service in every project built!

Our Purpose

We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure systems that connect people and improve their lives.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be rated as the safest, most proficient and highest quality contractor by our team members, vendors, and customers in all of the services that we provide.

120

Years of Excellence

$1 Billion

Bonding Capacity

Our Core Values

Our core values lead to a premier customer experience. When customers hire John Burns, they experience these values throughout the entire project.

Love of the Game

We are passionate about building, brand, and our team
01

Champions of Change

We adapt to new markets, new roles, and new challenges
02

Persistent Problem Solvers

We identify the problems, own the problems, and solve the problems.
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Learn More About Us

Explore our locations, history, and the people who make John Burns exceptional.

Our Offices

Two strategically positioned offices serving the Midwest.
Chicago Office
Illinois Headquarters
Our Offices

Our History

Celebrating 120 years of building critical infrastructure across the Midwest.
1906
Company Founded
2026
120th Anniversary
Our History

Our People

Meet the dedicated professionals who drive our success and innovation.
Expert
Leadership
Skilled
Workforce
Safety-First Culture
Our Team

$2M+

Annual Community Investment
Community Commitment

Giving Back for 120 Years

Our commitment to the communities we serve goes far beyond infrastructure. Through scholarships, disaster relief, pro-bono work, and veteran support programs, we're building stronger communities every day.

500+

Volunteer Hours Yearly

20+

Charities Donated To

25+

Scholarships Awarded

20+

Partner Organizations

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