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Prime General Contracting for Industrial & Commercial Facilities

The Best Prime GC in Illinois

Built to Manage Complexity. Trusted to Deliver.

When your project can’t afford surprises, downtime, or “we’ll figure it out later,” you need a general contractor who’s been there before. At DePue Mechanical, we serve as the prime GC for complex, schedule-critical industrial and commercial construction projects, especially for owner-direct clients and plant managers who need clear communication, reliable coordination, and performance that matches the contract.

From shutdown projects and utility upgrades to complete plant expansions, we manage every aspect, from preconstruction planning to final commissioning.

CAPABILITIES

All your Prime General Contracting needs

  • General Contracting Services
  • Built for the Industrial Sector
  • Safety & Compliance You Can Count On
  • Project Highlight – Owner-Direct Food Plant Expansion

General Contracting Services

Whether you’re installing new lines, expanding clean utility systems, or retrofitting your facility, we bring experience that respects operations, timelines, and your plant floor.
Our General Contracting Services Include:

  • Full project oversight and trade coordination
  • Subcontractor management and scheduling
  • Permit handling and code compliance
  • Preconstruction planning and phasing
  • Owner and engineer collaboration
  • Shutdown planning and execution
  • Fabrication and equipment staging
  • Commissioning and turnover documentation

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Built for the Industrial Sector

We understand what it takes to manage a project without derailing operations. You don’t need hand-holding, you need answers and accountability. We bring both.

We specialize in working in and around live production environments without causing disruption.

Our clients include:

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturers
  • Chemical Processing Plants
  • Warehouses & Distribution Centers
  • Utility Plants & Municipal Facilities
  • Owner-Direct Industrial Properties
  • Commercial Building Owners & Engineers

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Safety & Compliance You Can Count On

From day one, your job is managed by a seasoned GC team that’s been through shutdowns, expansions, and new builds across complex industrial sites, all completed with the strictest safety standards.

  • EMR well below industry average
  • Fully insured, bonded, and certified
  • In-house safety program and job hazard analysis
  • Experience working in GMP, FDA, USDA, and regulated facilities
  • Documentation ready for your compliance audits or insurance prequals

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Project Highlight – Owner-Direct Food Plant Expansion

When a fruit snack manufacturer in Geneva, IL needed a new utility piping rack installed during a facility expansion, DePue Mechanical acted as the prime general contractor.

We didn’t just meet the deadline, we helped the client beat their production ramp-up targets.

We managed:

  • Preconstruction coordination with vendors and owner reps
  • Structural steel and piping prefabrication
  • Field install during a shutdown window
  • Subcontractor coordination for electrical and controls
  • Final startup and turnover with zero schedule overruns

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General Contracting That Keeps Your Jobsite Moving

Why Plant Managers & Owners Trust DePue as Their Prime GC

  • Clear Communication: You know who’s doing what, when, and why. No guessing. Ever.

  • Self-Perform Capabilities: Sheet metal, HVAC, piping, steel, and rigging means fewer subcontractors to manage

  • Accurate Budgets & Timelines: We plan, price, and build with real-world precision

  • Safety-First Culture: OSHA-compliant, low EMR, and site-specific safety planning

  • Responsive & Adaptive: Shift work? Compressed timelines? We’re already ahead of it

  • Transparent Contracts: No surprises, just clear scope, scheduling, and accountability

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