Because you need a team of tested, experienced professionals currently working in the healthcare, commercial, high rise, and hospitality markets. You need Garrison Inc. – a firm that, since its inception, has been commissioned for consulting assignments exclusively by referral.

Garrison Inc., a Chicago-based construction management, consulting and occupancy/transition planning firm, provides services to medical institutions, developers, owners, investors, financial institutions, lenders and building managers. Garrison’s depth of experience and unique consulting approach offer an alternative to more traditional construction management techniques. The firm’s services provide an objective “road map” to guide clients in the decision making process and ultimately to insure maximum value for a project, furthering the client’s interests during all phases of development.  Garrison's occupancy/transition planning services manage risk for the client to ensure move readiness and are sculpted to work within the client’s existing policies, procedures and standardized practices.   

Garrison’s principals have over 100 years combined experience in the development, construction and healthcare industry, resulting in over billions of dollars in successfully completed projects. Garrison’s staff members have participated in the management, design, and build out of millions of square feet of hospital and tenant space in both office and retail projects. The firm has an excellent track record for providing recommendations to clients utilizing appropriate state-of-the-art systems and techniques resulting in functional, economical solutions for project financial issues and problems.  

The “in-house” capabilities offered by Garrison include zoning studies, budget development, permit procurement, master project design and construction schedule, occupancy/transition planning, procurement, building loading, architectural, engineering and construction project management, marketplace advice and field observation. Our special talents are frequently utilized in the selection of planners, architects, engineers and contractors.  

To insure continuity and delivery of projects on schedule within budget, we strive to be directly involved on a daily basis in all phases of a project. With today’s technological advancements in building methods and systems, materials, equipment and constricted time frames for construction, quality control becomes an objective in itself. In keeping with the client’s financial objectives, Garrison constantly monitors the costs, schedule and construction processes for onsite quality control.

Throughout its history, Garrison has worked with a select clientele on many challenging projects. Our experience on past projects has caused us to maintain a current library of construction costs, equipment specifications as well as support consultants to be commissioned for any specific project problem or requirement.

Garrison’s philosophy tends toward maintaining a compact, highly active staff. Our project teams are experienced, knowledgeable, and effective in working with other project team members. Our management approach is direct and personal. Our President is directly involved and responsible for each project. Other highly experienced staff members actively participate as their special talents and experience can contribute to a successfully delivered project.

We believe that our success evolves from the basic understanding of a client’s needs and project goals. These goals can only be achieved with team understanding, sensitivity, and coordinated efforts. As part of the project team, our understanding of clients’ goals typically results in major cost savings during the initial budget process, value analysis, and the construction change order review process.

With these strengths as our foundation, Garrison prides itself on meeting its fiduciary responsibility to our clients by achieving maximum value for our clients’ investment. With Garrison as your advocate and working partner, you can expect the highest level, most inclusive service attainable from an outside consulting firm.