Mr. L.O.J. Milord founded the company in 1887. Since then, the Milord name has stood for quality workmanship and superior service nationwide. Our wealth of experience in all aspects of the industry allows us to provide creative solutions to our client's needs.

We are a family-owned and family-oriented business. Our framework is built on the solid foundation of family values, going back four generations.

Our mission is to build, grow and succeed.

We build smart, using our combined knowledge, experience and determination.

We work hard to grow our excellent reputation and broaden our valuable relationships.

We achieve success by making every effort to help our clients realize their goals.

Experience is the best teacher.

As one of the oldest companies in the nation and the oldest construction company in Chicagoland, we believe experience is the most valuable asset in our industry. Our track record of successful projects spans three centuries allowing us to have expertise in virtually every construction environment.

At Milord Company, our team consists of some of the most experienced construction professionals in the nation. Our staff understand the industry, and they understand our company. The average tenure per employee is more than 16 years.

Integrity is the cornerstone of our company.

As an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, we are promising fairness and honesty in all of our dealings. We currently have an A+ BBB Rating, and in 123 years of business, we have not had a single complaint made against us. Our excellent reputation is a reflection of the high ethical standards to which we hold ourselves; personally and professionally.

Service is our priority

We exceed the customer's expectations; throughout the building process and for years to come.

We value Safety

We value the health and safety of our employees, owners' personnel and property. Safety on the jobsite is our utmost priority. Zero accidents and zero lost work days is our goal.

We strive for Sustainability

As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council^®, sustaining our resources and environment is important to us. Our business is focused on providing quality service to our customers while supporting a shared vision of a greener future.

We proudly support and adhere to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®) green building certification program. LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. We encourage our clients to pursue a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing LEED's five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

The U.S. Green Building Councilis committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, more than 20,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 140,000 LEED Professionals^™, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students. USGBC is the developer of the LEED green building certification program and the convenor of the Greenbuild^® International Conference & Expo.

'LEED^®' and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council^® and is used by permission.