Business Details
29 Years
experience
Commercial Construction Services in Naperville, IL
Thorndale Construction has been delivering high-quality commercial construction solutions for over two decades. Our team combines hands-on expertise with a client-centric approach, serving national, regional, and local clients across diverse industries. We prioritize building strong relationships through transparent communication, fair pricing, and shared vision development. With experience spanning pre-construction planning to post-completion support, we specialize in restaurant, retail, and office construction projects. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in over 1,000 completed projects and an A+ BBB rating.We maintain ownership involvement throughout every project phase while fostering collaborative partnerships with subcontractors and stakeholders. Our innovative project management portal enhances communication efficiency and ensures accountability. Recognized for constructing the world's first Nutella restaurant and pioneering solutions for historical building facades, we continue to set industry standards. Headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, we serve clients across seven states with a focus on timely delivery and budget adherence.
Services
Pre-construction
Construction
Post-construction
Restaurant Construction
Retail Construction
Office & Corporate Construction
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of commercial construction experience
- Our team provides transparent communication throughout projects
- We implement value engineering based on industry expertise
- We maintain ownership participation in all project phases
- We guarantee timely delivery with realistic scheduling
Associations and certifications
- BBB
What people say
Work quality
Service
Timely delivery
Budget adherence
Innovative solutions
Services
Pre-construction
Our pre-construction services include design input, value engineering, and municipality meetings. We provide bidding solutions and qualifications to ensure project feasibility. Our team conducts pre-design site visits to develop comprehensive project plans tailored to client needs.
Construction
We manage full-scale construction projects with schedule finalization, purchase order coordination, and on-site management. Our services include project meetings, daily reporting, subcontractor administration, and change order management to ensure smooth execution.
Post-construction
Our post-construction phase includes walkthroughs, punch list resolution, and final inspections. We provide maintenance support and ensure complete client satisfaction through thorough project completion reviews.
Restaurant Construction
Specializing in restaurant construction, we handle fast-casual to fine dining concepts. Our experience includes building 32 Chick-fil-A locations, 65 Starbucks stores, and the world's first Nutella restaurant with specialized food service requirements.
Retail Construction
We deliver retail construction solutions for malls, airports, and commercial centers. Our expertise includes code compliance, approval process navigation, and building brand-specific environments that enhance customer experiences.
People
Alan W. Horsman
President
Founder of Thorndale Construction with 25+ years in the industry. Led over 1,000 commercial projects including innovative solutions for historical buildings and international restaurant concepts.
Ryan Horsman
Project Manager and Estimator
Manages project estimates and timelines with technical expertise in construction planning. Ensures accurate cost projections and efficient resource allocation for client projects.
Steven Mortaloni
Project Manager
Coordinates construction projects with attention to detail and client specifications. Oversees project execution from planning to completion while maintaining quality standards.
Sandra Horsman
Director of Business Operations
Manages business operations with strategic oversight of company growth and client relations. Ensures smooth organizational functioning while supporting project delivery.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide pre-construction planning, full construction management, and post-construction support for restaurants, retail spaces, and office environments.
How many years have you been in business?
We've been serving commercial clients since 1997 with over 1,005 completed projects across seven states.
What construction process do you follow?
Our process includes pre-construction planning, detailed scheduling, on-site management, and post-completion support with continuous client communication.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across seven states with primary focus on the Midwest region including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Do you handle restaurant-specific construction needs?
Yes, we specialize in restaurant construction with experience building 65 Starbucks locations, 32 Chick-fil-A restaurants, and international concepts like Guzman y Gomez.
How do you ensure project quality?
We maintain ownership involvement throughout all phases, implement value engineering, and use a proprietary project management portal for accountability and transparency.
