Photo above: Chicago skyscraper plan circa 1928. The Wrigley Building (southwest corner)
signals the march of progress northward from the Chicago River along Michigan Avenue.
Craig Armistead, President
Thirty years of performing construction services have honed Craig Armistead’s instincts and appreciation for close client relationships. His focus day in and day out is to produce the kind of customer satisfaction that turns first-time buyers into long-term clients.
A skilled union carpenter since the late 1980s, Craig knows construction and general contracting from the ground up. Starting as an apprentice carpenter, he progressed through the trade, working as a journeyman for six years and then as a foreman for a Chicagoland carpentry contractor. Later, for seven-plus years, he was a project manager and partner for a Chicagoland general contractor before establishing Contractor Construction Group (2CG) in 2014.
Sharon McDonough, Office Manager
Completing projects on time and within budget is central to 2CG's growing reputation for high performance. With more than 10 years of experience running office operations for Chicagoland general contractors and builders, Sharon McDonough works side by side with Craig Armistead to keep every 2CG project running smoothly and cost-effectively.
Sharon started in the construction industry in 1990, so she draws on a deep base of experience in managing the 2CG business office. In addition to providing Craig with general support and assistance with key decisions, Sharon handles a multitude of daily interactions with clients, vendors and partners and is responsible for A/P, A/R, payroll and collections.
ERIC AHRWEILER, SUPERINTENDENT
Eric, a Chicagoland native from the southern suburbs, has worked in the construction field for 35 years, starting as a carpenter in the family business. Most of his experience is in commercial interior build-outs. His major projects as site superintendent since joining 2CG in 2015 include our base building work for a new tenant at Water Tower Place and our sidewalk repairs at 900 North Michigan. Eric was also the project manager for the cabinetry installation work at Kenzie Street Apartments.
Previously, Eric served as a foreman for 6 years, a commercial carpenter for 16 years, and a residential carpenter for 13 years. He holds an OSHA 30 certification.
DONALD EBY, SUPERINTENDENT
Don has been a union carpenter and a fourth-generation lather for 28 years—as long as he’s been involved in Chicago-area construction. He grew up a few blocks off The Loop.
Great Lakes Naval Base, Harold Washington Library, and the USG Building are among Don's major projects as site superintendent. His experience also includes historical restoration of the 100-year old ceiling in the former Continental Building. He was a foreman for 12 years and is OSHA 30-certified.