Global Builders, Inc.

With over 38 years of experience in various aspects of construction, Mr. Lones has recently joined the Global Builders Inc. team as a Director of Field Operations. Larry specializes in all facets of Field Operations including safety management, quality management, schedule adherence, site logistics, subcontractor coordination and general support for all project superintendents. Mr. Lones reputation for completing projects within budget, and ahead of schedule while maintaining the utmost safety is impeccable.

Barry is a nationally recognized Sr. Construction Executive, with expertise in all aspects of construction project management. Focus on the administration of large, complex, and demanding / commercial, residential and municipal projects, Barry has a proven record of working to solve construction problems by managing the budget and controlling the schedule. With 30+ years of expertise in the construction industry nationwide, Barry provides extensive experience managing construction projects where the design requires high-end MEP systems and coordinating work with multiple layers of stake holders. Barry has a strong history of working in Chicago, Illinois with an in depth understanding of the construction and regulatory community of the Chicago area.

Notable Projects;

New Construction of Prairie House @ Central Station, located at 1515 S. Prairie were residential condominiums, in a (15) story high - rise (258,765 S.F.)

Montgomery Ward’s Export Center; a renovation program for an existing warehouse with 2,400,000 sq. ft. This mixed-use facility is comprised of 6-floors of Telecom office spaces and 5-floors of 293-unit residential condominiums.

New construction of a mixed-use facility consisting of two levels of retail and two levels of AMC Movie Theatres, 15-story Embassy Suites Hotel with 455 suites, and a 56-story residential condominium tower of 620 units.

New construction of Erie Tower, a twenty-four (24) story residential tower containing 126 residential apartments and 6-levels of supported deck parking, with first floor retail.

Erie Lofts was a renovation of a 6-story loft building converted to 111 residential units.

New Construction of 401 E. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL: (52) story luxury high-rise apartment project with (406) residential units, approximately (6,100) S.F. of retail space on the 1st floor and supported deck parking for approximately (360) cars

New Construction of The Sporting Club at 211 North Stetson Street, Chicago, IL: (7) story Health Club facility

With over 30+ years of experience with some top industry firms, Michael is driven by his passion for construction and the full development envelope with local and national project management expertise. Michael is well regarded for his ability to select and coordinate project management teams, consultants and contractors from project inception to completion; ground-up, adaptive-reuse, renovation, addition, and CapEx, in the following verticals; Multifamily, Senior Living, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Mixed and Specialty-uses.

Notable Projects;

New Construction Holiday Inn Express Hotel Galesburg, IL 81 keys

New Construction Hyatt House Hotel, Evanston, IL 114 keys 

Old Orchard Woods - Condo/Retail Skokie, IL 689 units 

Horizons - Condo/Retail 248 units 

Cook County Jail - Renovation Chicago, IL 160,000 SF 

Chicago Civic Opera House – Renovation Chicago, IL 275,000 SF 

NIKETOWN Flagship – Renovation Chicago, IL 70,000 SF 

Chicago Place - Condominium Tower Chicago, IL 204 units 

Chicago Place - Retail Base Chicago, IL 475,000 SF 

Cook County Third District Courthouse Rolling Meadows, IL 365,000 SF

With over 10 years in various roles in the construction industry, Brian brings his entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and integrity to the team at Global Builders Inc. Brian leads GBI’s Business Development initiatives and is a visionary leader that is passionate about building lifelong client relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and identifying and generating new business opportunities. An avid problem solver utilizing lean operating methods, a practitioner of servant leadership, and a keen listener consistently seeking ways to add value. Contact Brian Brniak today to discuss the vision for your project, and “Let’s Build Something” together