About Veterans Construction Group

Veterans Construction Group is a veteran-owned general contractor serving Chicago and the surrounding metro area. We provide professional project oversight for clients who need the work done right, on budget, and on time. We show up prepared, we communicate honestly, and we do not stop until the job is finished to our standards.

Our Story

Construction is an industry built on trust. Too often, that trust gets broken. The contractor who goes quiet. The budget that disappears. The timeline that keeps slipping with nothing but excuses to show for it.

VCG was built as the answer to that.

We bring disciplined oversight, direct communication, and full accountability to every project we take on. We are not the biggest company in the room. But when we commit to a project, we show up, we pay attention, and we do not disappear when things get hard. We bring solutions. We keep moving until the work is done right.

Our Team

Michael Palaguachi, President of Veterans Construction Group, veteran-owned general contractor Chicago
Michael Palaguachi
Project Manager
Mike oversees the daily execution of our project sites, ensuring that every subcontractor meets our standards for quality and safety. His focus on proactive communication keeps our clients informed and our projects moving forward without delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about our construction services.

We are a full-service general contractor and the single point of accountability on every project we take on. We coordinate every trade and every timeline from start to closeout. We have deep roots in masonry, exterior restoration, and civil work. We manage the entire project lifecycle so clients never have to chase anyone down.

We vet every subcontractor before they step on site. We maintain organized, documented job sites. We provide transparent reporting throughout the project. Quality is not something we hope for. It is something we enforce through direct oversight on every engagement.

Yes. VCG is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified through the SBA. We are also MBE and DBE certified through the Chicago Transit Authority, and registered on SAM.gov. Prime contractors and contracting officers can view our full credentials and capability statement on our Capability Statement page.

We serve the full Chicago metropolitan area including Cook County and the surrounding region. We are equipped to handle municipal contracts, public institution work, and private commercial developments across Illinois.

Start Your Project Right.

Tell us about your project. We will respond within one business day with honest answers and a clear path forward. No pressure, no pitch.