Commercial
From auditoriums to athletic facilities and corporate offices, we’ll navigate you through regulations, laws, codes, and compliance.
Education
We create modern learning environments that benefit students, educators and the greater community – at the lowest possible cost.
Healthcare
We envision and build innovative healthcare facilities that help providers focus on patient-centered care.
Industrial
Working for Fortune 500 companies across a range of industrial markets, our team makes sure each project meets its full potential.
Science & Tech
We work with owners across the commercial, industrial, healthcare and education markets on complex projects.
Prefabrication
At the core of our operations is a focus on flexibility, innovation, and finding ways to add value for our clients.
Virtual Design & Construction
Self-Performed Work
We pride ourselves on training our team to become construction experts so we can self-perform as much of the work on a project as possible.
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services lay the foundation for safe and successful outcomes, from a project’s inception to its completion.
Referendum Services
We help you educate voters on referendum issues, develop a preconstruction plan, and maximize value for every taxpayer dollar invested.
Sustainability
Historic Restoration
We bring decades of knowledge to your restoration project which allows us to execute the work efficiently.
Contractor Services
Our contractor services have been carefully formulated over the years to best serve our clients and their needs.
Design-Build
Safety
We emphasize the importance of safety and have a designated team that ensures all protocols are adhered to.
About Us
In five generations, we’ve grown into a $850+ million, full-service construction company with over 750 employees.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our team is highly involved in organizations and committees to bring more diversity to the A/E/C industry.
Leadership
Meet our leadership team who ensures that our crews and teams have access to the tools, resources and opportunities to deliver the results our clients expect.
Building Our Communities
Bid Opportunities
Browse our future projects and uncover opportunities to work with the industry’s finest.
Subcontractor Registration
Register your company with JP Cullen using our online portal.
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We are committed to protecting sensitive data and information to ensure a smooth working relationship between all parties.
Commercial
From auditoriums to athletic facilities and corporate offices, we’ll navigate you through regulations, laws, codes, and compliance.
Education
We create modern learning environments that benefit students, educators and the greater community – at the lowest possible cost.
Healthcare
We envision and build innovative healthcare facilities that help providers focus on patient-centered care.
Industrial
Working for Fortune 500 companies across a range of industrial markets, our team makes sure each project meets its full potential.
Science & Tech
We work with owners across the commercial, industrial, healthcare and education markets on complex projects.
Prefabrication
At the core of our operations is a focus on flexibility, innovation, and finding ways to add value for our clients.
Virtual Design & Construction
Self-Performed Work
We pride ourselves on training our team to become construction experts so we can self-perform as much of the work on a project as possible.
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services lay the foundation for safe and successful outcomes, from a project’s inception to its completion.
Referendum Services
We help you educate voters on referendum issues, develop a preconstruction plan, and maximize value for every taxpayer dollar invested.
Sustainability
Historic Restoration
We bring decades of knowledge to your restoration project which allows us to execute the work efficiently.
Contractor Services
Our contractor services have been carefully formulated over the years to best serve our clients and their needs.
Design-Build
Safety
We emphasize the importance of safety and have a designated team that ensures all protocols are adhered to.
About Us
In five generations, we’ve grown into a $850+ million, full-service construction company with over 750 employees.
Blog
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our team is highly involved in organizations and committees to bring more diversity to the A/E/C industry.
Leadership
Meet our leadership team who ensures that our crews and teams have access to the tools, resources and opportunities to deliver the results our clients expect.
Building Our Communities
Bid Opportunities
Browse our future projects and uncover opportunities to work with the industry’s finest.
Subcontractor Registration
Register your company with JP Cullen using our online portal.
Confidentiality Agreement
We are committed to protecting sensitive data and information to ensure a smooth working relationship between all parties.
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JP Cullen is committed to building an inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. This commitment is woven into our mission statement and values which believe that our people are our greatest assets. It is important for us to represent the communities we are building for. JP Cullen’s Diversity & Inclusion program is centered
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Design-Build continues to become the preferred project delivery method for many projects in the construction industry. Often, we get the question of what the difference is in price between Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build, and specifically is Design-Build more expensive? The answer is not always black and white and greatly depends on the type of project you
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This past summer, some members of our Industrial Division started a new project for Ingersoll Machine Tools. Ingersoll Machine Tools manufactures large machinery and equipment for the government and precise machinery for businesses across the world. Our crews began constructing a new Telescope Bay and MES IV Bay expansion at their Rockford, IL facility. The MES
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