DESIGN | BUILD
Ascendesign partners with skilled subcontractors and vendors across construction, technology and specialty trades in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. We've been in the field — we build relationships with that in mind.
Ascendesign was founded by someone who started as a subcontractor. We know what a well-run job looks like from the field up — and we run our projects that way.
We run multiple active projects across commercial and residential — steady, repeat opportunities for partners who perform.
Detailed scope documents, coordinated drawings and a well-run site — not a job where the subs are also figuring it out.
We pay on time and hold our own clients to payment schedules that keep the entire project moving.
We've been the subcontractor. We know what it takes to do the work right, and we build relationships with that in mind.
Drywall & framing · Selective demolition · Painting & finishes · Millwork & carpentry · Flooring · Concrete & masonry
Electrical (commercial & residential) · Plumbing · HVAC & mechanical · Fire suppression · Generator & UPS
Structured cabling (Cat6A, fiber) · Building automation (Loxone, KNX) · Audio/visual · Access control & security · Fire alarm & life safety · Lighting control
Glazing & storefront · Roofing · Signage · Furniture, fixtures & equipment · Equipment vendors & suppliers
Appropriate licensing and insurance for your trade and jurisdiction. We verify before the first project — certificate of insurance required.
Recent references from GCs or clients we can actually call.
Show up when committed and communicate early if anything changes.
Submittals, as-builts, closeout docs and invoices delivered on time.
The work has to be right — not just done. Partners who care about craft fit here.
We don't chase the lowest bid every job. When partners perform, we work with them again and again.
Your trade, crew and the markets you serve. If it looks like a good fit, we'll set up a conversation. We typically respond within one business day.
Questions about partnering? Email bids@ascendesign.com or call (219) 230-3900. Partner contact: Michael (Mike) Lale, VP of Field Operations [CONFIRM : whether to list his direct email].