Who We Are

Graefen Development began general contracting and construction managing commercial, municipal and industrial buildings, as well as transforming farm land and into commercial and industrial property. In more recent years we started a multi-state operation with projects in Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, Ohio, Virginia, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Colorado, Missouri, Texas and Florida.

Graefen Development has completed projects throughout the United States including transportation facilities, warehouses, truck dealerships, banks, grocery stores, retail centers, automotive dealerships, industrial facilities and a regional airport. Our company has also identified building sites for small and various national companies and has managed those sites through the entitlement process to final construction.

It is our commitment at Graefen Development to provide a quality product and service at the most cost efficient to our customer. We do this by finding ways to minimize waste, maximize use of time, labor, and materials. Keeping the lines of communication open is imperative to increase efficiency. Graefen Development’s foundation is to deliver a project to the full satisfaction of our client.

Graefen Development would appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and your company. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter introducing Graefen Development to you and your company.

Building Systems

We specialize in Industrial Buildings, Airplane Hangers, Banks & Commerical buildings of any type. The advantages to our customers are:

  • Precise Engineering
  • Economy and Strength
  • Code Compatibility
  • Design and construction Flexibility
  • Long lasting energy savings

Our objective is to serve you as you deserve, to provide you with prompt information and details. We will deliver the answer to your questions and your building in a timely, honest and straightforward manner.

Your contracting with us is much like a partnership between two companies. When you partner with us, we work to serve you, meet your project needs and provide you with a successful project on time and within budget. We have worked with most of these “partners” on more than one project. You will find satisfied customers throughout Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee.

Our clients have come to know us as a general contractor who works closely with them throughout every stage of their project. Because of this “hands on attitude” we have repeatedly developed lasting, successful relationships.

A Team Approach

Every construction project is assigned a full-time project manager with the support of field superintendents and engineers and related accounting and office personnel. The management team is stationed full-time at the project site.

Have a Project?

Contact us today to find out how Graefen Development can help.