Build with confidence
Get disciplined construction leadership that keeps decisions moving, teams aligned, and outcomes predictable, so your project serves people well long after opening day.
W.B. Olson, Inc. leads construction projects with the clarity and follow-through that keeps teams steady and stakeholders aligned. With a long-tenured team and hands-on leadership, decisions move faster, communication stays clear, and outcomes stay predictable, so you can move forward with confidence.
Work Across Every Corner of Your Community
Building better places for the people who use them
Since 1970, W.B. Olson has delivered construction management and general contracting services throughout Chicagoland. Founded as a family-owned company and now partner-owned, the firm remains grounded in a simple belief: construction is about people. Those investing in the work, those responsible for delivering it, and those who depend on it every day.
Long-standing relationships with clients, trade partners, and team members create continuity, reducing handoffs and strengthening alignment. That continuity supports more informed decisions, disciplined execution, and a consistent level of personal commitment. The result is a more predictable project experience, one built on trust, shared understanding, and a commitment to doing the right thing from start to finish.
Careers built for the long term
You can build a career here that lasts, with work you’re proud of and a team that helps you grow into what’s next.
- Long-tenured team and hands-on leadership
- Repeat clients across multiple markets
- Training and room to grow
- Strong benefits
News and updates from the field
WBO begins preconstruction on Ravinia Martin Theater Renovation
WBO completes Glenview Golf Course Turf Center
WBO continues work on Ravinia Pavilion Renovation
WBO continues work on Glencoe’s Golf Course Clubhouse Project
WBO leads renovation of Park Center Splash Landings
WBO begins work on new Northwest Mosquito Abatement District Facility
