- UJAMAA CONSTRUCTION
Rebuilding Our Community,
One Block At A Time
High Quality, Innovative General
Contracting and Construction Management
- As of 2022, 31% of our project engineers are women
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Diversity Spend:
$46 million since 2020
- Average Number of Projects: 60
- 70% Repeat Clients
- 100+ full-time employees
We don’t just build structures.
We forge connections and make a positive impact wherever we do our work.
Rebuilding Our Community, One Block At A Time
what we do
Our Projects
Our Services
Over our many years in construction, we have refined each service to best fulfill the needs of our customers while elevating our communities.
Below are just some of the services and programs that we implement daily:
- Construction Management
- General Contracting
- Design-Build
- Owner’s Representative
- Historical Renovations
- Value Engineering
- Program Management
- Community Engagement
- Self Perform — Carpentry
- Sustainability
Who We Serve
We have the ability, capabilities, and skills to exceed in a wide range of construction projects, spanning the full gamut of construction needs. Libraries, hospitals, warehouses, apartments, offices—you name it, we’ve built it.
We’ve worked on over 1,000 projects throughout our time in the Midwest and Southeast, with each project having unique parameters, challenges, and solutions associated with them.
Our Approach
Our approach to every project is simple: we get the job done safely, on budget, and on time. But that’s not all. Our ability to do our work comes from a foundation rooted in diversity and community outreach.
A healthy tree needs strong roots—UJAMAA’s roots can be seen all over the Midwest and Southeast regions. The work we deliver comes from a collaborative, fully integrated work environment. Our internal team works seamlessly with vendors and subcontractors for a smooth customer experience.
Both on and off the construction site, we put in the work to support our clients and the larger community. UJAMAA Construction supports foundations, charities, and educational initiatives with volunteer efforts, resources, and monetary donations.
We are the premier diversity construction contractor in the city of Chicago. As such, we are fully committed to supporting diversity initiatives within the construction industry.
Our Approach
Our approach to every project is simple: we get the job done safely, on budget, and on time. But that’s not all. Our ability to do the work we do comes from a foundation rooted in diversity and community outreach. A healthy tree needs strong roots—UJAMAA’s roots can be seen all over the Midwest and Southeast regions. The work we deliver comes from a collaborative, fully integrated work environment. Our internal team works seamlessly with vendors and subcontractors for a smooth customer experience.
Both on and off the construction site, we put in the work to support our clients and the larger community. UJAMAA Construction supports foundations, charities, and educational initiatives with volunteer efforts, resources, and monetary donations. We are the premier diversity construction contractor in the city of Chicago. As such, we are fully committed to supporting diversity initiatives within the construction industry.
2002
Since Our Founding
2002
Since Our Founding
What Sets UJAMAA Construction Apart
What makes us unique at UJAMAA can be found right in our name. “UJAMAA” is a Kiswahili term for the concept of unity and people supporting each other. This not only affects how we work but our entire outlook on the work we do. With each project, we want to truly impact people and leave areas better than when we arrived. To see lives and communities improve with a new hospital or library is a gift that keeps on giving.
To remain true to this rich concept, we foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and trust internally and externally. We think holistically, meaning we see the whole picture when we build. Technical know-how, diverse staff, and a vision for safe and innovative construction are what make us a dominant force in the spaces we inhabit.
UJAMAA
News & Insights
VP Les Bates and Director of Accounting Marcia Dawson on Mentorship
At UJAMAA Construction, mentorship is key. It is how more senior professionals pass down knowledge and capabilities to the next generation. This drives growth and
Picnic Table Build with Lakeside Alliance and Local Students
This past Saturday, our partners at Lakeside Alliance hosted students from ACE Amandla Charter School and Simeon Career Academy at the Obama Presidential Center site
55th and Pulaski Health Collaborative Ribbon Cutting
Team UJAMAA attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative. UJAMAA executed on demolition and interior buildouts for the facility. Facilities like
