Updated: Jun 23, 2026
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3235 ARNOLD LN, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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WB Olson Construction
WB Olson Inc, based in Northbrook, Illinois, specializes in providing construction management and general contracting services for commercial clients throughout the Chicago area. The company’s portfolio features new construction and renovation projects for educational institutions, healthcare providers, retail spaces, religious organizations, and corporate offices. WB Olson Inc’s service area includes Northbrook and extends to surrounding communities across northern Illinois. The firm takes a collaborative approach with clients, architects, and subcontractors from early project development through final completion. Notable project types include school additions, hospital facility upgrades, and ground-up construction for retail and hospitality facilities. With over 25 years of experience, WB Olson Inc has managed construction for both private and public-sector clients, and is experienced in fast-track delivery as well as phased building programs for occupied sites.
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WB Olson Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 328-3800
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Address: 3235 ARNOLD LN, Northbrook, IL 60062
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WB Olson Inc Northbrook
Quality
104
91st percentile
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WB Olson Inc has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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3 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that WB Olson Inc has worked on at least
25.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $711,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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: relocation of food pantry operations from basement to first floor suite. minor demolition minor construction and décor refresh on the interior. civil drawings were submitted under a planning project and the dc was not notified until 11/6/24 cg. arch drawings submitted on 11/8/24 cg revised pdf for landscaping submitted on 3-27-25 cg
Valuation:
$683,000
Permit #:
P2024-3512
Status:
triage
Fee:
$10,367
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration gas piping extension/reconfiguration repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 other specialty equipment(gordon-piatt f188.9-g-100 boiler room) 1 other specialty equipment(b & g 1960 boiler feed boiler room). electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas mechanical ... see more
Valuation:
$740,000
Permit #:
B200021604
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 1st 2nd and 3rd floor amenity spaces and building staff offices. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical electrical and plumbing. 1a construction type. b-business & a-1 assembly occupancy classifications
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
101042571
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,219
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: sleepy hollow park: remove and replace the parking lot asphalt. install concrete sidewalk from ada parking stall into the park
Valuation:
$133,000
Permit #:
T2025-0119
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
2019 cbrc: self-cert - alterations to existing school to include removal and replacement of four rooftop mechanical units with two new units on new structural platforms with new ductwork servicing the first and second floors. replacement of ceiling grids and lighting finishes and existing lockers at first and second floors as per plans. no plumbing scope. structural peer review
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
100946972
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 4th floor common area of existing condominium building to include new partitions and updates to mep systems as per plans (occupancy r-2 type ia construction)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100999591
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building (main permit) north building willdan inv-002-27198
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01439
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,210
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbrc: alterations to an existing 2 story building. the current building is classified as b-business. the proposed occupancy classification is assembly group a-1 including but not limited to theaters
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
100985100
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,387
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: remove (1) existing 12.5 ton rooftop unit with a 15 ton rooftop unit
Valuation:
$134,652
Permit #:
T2025-0110
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building (main permit) north building baxter & woodman fees**
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01404
Status:
final
Fee:
$529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building (main permit) north building willdan inv#002-27481
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01424
Status:
final
Fee:
$454
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building (main permit) north building willdan inv#00227326
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01416
Status:
final
Fee:
$907
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: existing basement classroom renovation. construction type: iii b no change; same occupancy
Valuation:
$135,000
Permit #:
101068342
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Elevator (north and south) commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building atis inv#263234
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01435
Status:
triage
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building ***for south building- for record purposes only*** *** 1st permit extension exp 8/27/24--free cr***
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BCIH-22-01589
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building b&f invoice#59716 - south building
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01400
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building - north building. b&f invoice#59715
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
BREV-22-01399
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel- renovation & vertical expansion of two ravinia facilities building (main permit) north building
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
TREE-22-04792
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: demolition of the two current maintenance buildings at the glenview park golf course in preparation of a new single structure
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
T2024-4217
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: demolition and construction work for the canopy enclosure addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P2024-3509
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,005
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
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Verified License
| License # | TGC04198 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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Verified License
| License # | 09LICC-0229 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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| License # | 09-00018307 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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104
BuildZoom Score
152
Permits
- Building permit records show that WB Olson Inc has worked on 152 permitted projects.
WB Olson Inc Employees
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Dave Olson
Owner
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Michael Shydlowski
Owner