UPDATED 5 Jun 2026
Bio
Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Westmont, Illinois, John Burns Construction Company is a full-service general contractor specializing in complex infrastructure projects across key markets including freight rail, power and utilities, data centers, transit, telecommunications, water management, and roadway infrastructure.
John Burns began as a pioneer in underground construction and has expanded its capabilities over time in direct response to client needs. The addition of general contracting services was a natural progression, allowing the company to take on broader project scopes while leveraging its deep field of expertise and long-standing client relationships. This customer-driven approach continues to guide the company’s growth and operations today.
“It’s critical to maintain strong relationships with the CMiC team and invest in those. Committing the time to those relationships is key to ensuring emerging issues and challenges are addressed and to have a voice in influencing future capability improvements.” Jack Hanrahan, Finance Manager
The Challenges
Fragmented Project Data
Manual Data Compilation
Limited Automated Workflows
Proliferation of Third-Party Tools
How CMiC Helped
Reduced Reliance on Third-Party Solutions
Real-Time Project Visibility for PMs
Role-Based Data Security
Standardized Reporting and Analytics
Improved Accounting Efficiency
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