How fast will I hear back after submitting a vendor form to Bofran Builders?

Partnership submissions are reviewed in batches, roughly once a month. If there is a fit for a current or upcoming project, Bofran Builders contacts you directly.

Can suppliers without a Chicago location work with Bofran Builders?

Yes. Local Chicagoland showrooms and job-site delivery are preferred, but national suppliers with the right products, trade pricing and lead times are considered.

Where do individuals apply for construction jobs at Bofran Builders?

Individual carpenters, laborers and finish trades apply through the construction jobs page at generalconstructionchicago.com/construction-jobs/. The partnerships page is for companies and independent trade contractors.

Does Bofran Builders take partnership sales calls?

No. The vendor forms on the partnerships page are the only channel reviewed for supplier, subcontractor and service partnerships.

Work with Bofran Builders

Suppliers, subcontractors & partners

Bofran Builders is a licensed Chicago general contractor building home additions, custom homes, kitchens, basements and commercial build-outs across Chicago and the North Shore since 1999. Good partners make good projects — here's how to become one.

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Suppliers & manufacturers

What we buy for our projects

Framing lumber, engineered wood & hardware — the backbone of our framing work
Windows, doors & millwork for additions and new homes
Cabinets, countertops & tile for kitchen and bath remodels
Roofing, siding, drywall, insulation & concrete
Equipment rental with dependable availability

What earns a spot on our list

Real contractor / trade pricing
Chicagoland showroom, warehouse or job-site delivery
Honest lead times — we build on tight schedules
A rep who answers the phone

Strong supplier submissions go straight onto our vendor shortlist for upcoming projects.

Subcontractors & trades

We regularly hire licensed Chicago-area trades for additions, custom homes, kitchen and basement remodels, and general contracting projects: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, masonry & concrete, drywall & painting, tile & flooring, and excavation.

Before you apply, you'll need

A current trade license (where your trade requires one)
Active liability insurance — a COI naming us comes later
Real references from recent jobs

What you can expect from us

Direct owner involvement on every project
Clear scopes before you price the work
Steady pipeline across Chicago & the North Shore

Licensed & insured trades with solid references hear back fastest. Looking for employment instead? Apply for a job here.

Everything else — services, software, marketing

Pitching marketing, SEO, software, estimating or staffing services? Use this form and only this form. Honest note: we rarely purchase these services — submissions are kept on file and reviewed periodically. No follow-up calls or emails, please; we'll contact you if interested.

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Vendor FAQ

How fast will I hear back?

We review partnership submissions in batches, roughly once a month. If there's a fit for a current or upcoming project, we call or email you directly. If you don't hear from us, we've kept your info on file for future work — please don't follow up by phone.

I'm a supplier without a Chicago location. Can I still apply?

Yes — submit the supplier form. Local showrooms and job-site delivery are a strong plus for our schedules, but we consider national suppliers with the right products, trade pricing and lead times.

I'm looking for a job, not a subcontract. Where do I apply?

Individual carpenters, laborers and finish trades should apply through our construction jobs page — this page is for companies and independent trade contractors.

Why don't you take partnership calls or emails?

We're on job sites, not at desks. The forms on this page are the one channel we actually review, and they make sure your info lands in front of the right person with everything we need to evaluate it.