One source responsibility
Design-Build unites architects, builders and city planners from day one. We Build Smart by taking ownership in finding the best solutions for your community.
Best-value solutions
Design-Build offers the highest ROI for municipal decision-makers. Early design and construction collaboration promises a more reliable budget with maximum impact.
Faster timelines
Every day matters when you’re serving your community. Design-Build speeds project deliveries to finish critical public infrastructure 30% faster.
A new home for our heroes
90% of our business is Design-Build. One standout project among many: the new firehouse for Highland, Illinois. The Korte Company collaborated closely with the Highland-Pierron Fire District to design and build a new 9,822-square-foot facility that improves the lives and work of firefighters who keep the public safe.
- 2,291 square feet of office space, kitchen and training areas
- Four drive-through bays and a 6,901-square-foot emergency vehicle service area
- Landscape design and installation, including 40 trees and 80 shrubs
Designed and built with community in mind
Through 4,500 national projects, our focus on local Illinois development holds strong. The 44,814-square-foot Highland Recreational Center features multiple pools, basketball courts and sports fields, all designed and built to enrich community life.
- Secured through a qualifications-based selection process
- Developed and maintained a substantial tax-funded budget
- DBIA award-winner
Turning the page for a historic public library
Municipal construction isn’t always about breaking ground with new projects. At the 1929 Louis Latzer Memorial Library right in our hometown, our $150,000 renovation achieved a modern space that will stand the test of time.
- Preserved the library’s historic allure while addressing contemporary needs
- Developed critical emergency system, HVAC and ADA solutions
- Fostered a years-long, collaborative partnership with key stakeholders