Kelso-Burnett Co.

👏 Today we recognize the outstanding administrative professionals who make up the backbone of our company. 💼 Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence ensure our day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively. 🌟 We are grateful for you today and every day. Thank you to for all you do! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay | #OfficeAdmins | #TeamAppreciation | #Gratitude

Kelso-Burnett Co. is proud to announce a successful partnership with J.T. Magen & Company Inc. on the first-of-its-kind retail space in Wilmette. Our teams worked tirelessly to ensure the project was completed on time, with over 10% of the construction hours spent in our prefabrication warehouse. This allowed us to meet tight construction windows and deliver exceptional results. Now enjoy some shopping! #ConstructionSuccess #RetailSpaces

Kelso's very own, Dan Maimonis, delivered an outstanding presentation this morning at NECA EMERGE 2024. Dan participated in the "Capturing Solar Opportunities" panel, sharing valuable insights into entering the solar market. Well done, Dan! Did you know Kelso-Burnett has been involved in a third of the 100+ community solar projects built in Illinois to date? Do you have a commercial solar project in Illinois? Are you seeking an experienced and reliable union electrical contractor? Contact us today! #NECAEMERGE24 | #KelsoBurnett | #solarpower | #renewableenergy

As we reach the halfway point of the 26th Women in Construction Week™, we'd like to take a moment to shine a light on just one example of the many women who have shaped Kelso-Burnett's history and success.   In June 2001, D. Tracy joined both IBEW Local 150 and Kelso-Burnett. Prior to joining the union, Tracy worked for an engineering company performing field testing on concrete, soil, and asphalt. She received word that Local 150 was hiring in their class "C" division, applied, and was accepted. Twenty-three years later, Tracy now works as a Foreman for Kelso's sister company, KB Advanced Technologies. She finds the most rewarding part of her job is the relationships she has built over the years with customers and the confidence they have in the Kelso team. She also enjoys her ability to earn a living wage with excellent health care and retirement benefits. When asked what she finds most challenging about her job, Tracy indicated, "[As women], we have to overcome the initial preconceived perception that some may have about the ability of a woman in the trades. We have to prove our competency on each new interaction." Furthermore, when asked if she believes it is important to have female representation in construction, she replied in the affirmative, indicating, "The more successful women we have in the trades, the more perceptions will change over time." Her advice to future generations of women who are considering a career in construction is to "treat all your peers like brothers and sisters, have a humble attitude, and learn your trade well." We extend our gratitude to D. Tracy and to all the women of the Kelso-Burnett family who have worked tirelessly through the years to help solidify Kelso as an industry leader. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your grit. And thank you for breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of women in construction. #keystothefuture #26yearsofwicweek #womeninconstruction #womenintrades

We would like to congratulate our employees celebrating work anniversaries in the month of March. We are glad you are part of the team.

Great Lakes Construction Association recently presented Kelso-Burnett with a Safety Award in recognition of Kelso’s outstanding safety record during the 2023 year with the lowest lost workday rate in its respective division (500,001+ Hours). Thank you to Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Bill Pineda, and to Field Safety Manager, Vito J. Cannizzaro, GSP, STS-C, CRIS, for their outstanding commitment to safety and to all Kelso employees for striving to create a safe work environment. #ConstructionSafety

Kelso-Burnett is a proud sponsor of the Girls in the Game 29th Anniversary Field of Dreams Gala. We support the vision of Girls in the Game to empower all girls to speak up, stand out, and inspire future generations. #KelsoCares

On cold January days like these, we are warmed by remembering the holiday spirit of months past. We'd like to recognize our Racine, WI Branch who held a holiday food drive in support of the Racine County Food Bank. An impressive 585 lbs of food were collected in partnership with our peers from CED Wisconsin, Werner Electric Supply, Revere Electric Supply and Mlazgar Associates. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed! #KelsoCares 

If you’ve visited Chicago’s Guinness Open Gate Brewery, you’ll recognize this showstopping feature. The 7,700 pound harp sculpture above the new brewery’s bar appears to float in midair above the taproom. We’re giving you a glimpse into the process of this incredible installation. Numerous talented trade partners, consultants and engineers came together to bring the harp from rendering to reality. Check out the video below.   Diageo | Whitney Architects | Studio K Creative Imperial Woodworking Company Specialty Construction Kelso-Burnett Co. Duco Cement Construction, Inc AKLD Lighting Design Rubinos & Mesia Engineers (RME) JLL

Congratulations to all our great employees celebrating work anniversaries this month.