UPDATED Aug 18, 2026
Bio
Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Westmont, Illinois, John Burns Construction Company is a full-service general contractor specializing in complex infrastructure projects across key markets including freight rail, power and utilities, data centers, transit, telecommunications, water management, and roadway infrastructure.
John Burns began as a pioneer in underground construction and has expanded its capabilities over time in direct response to client needs. The addition of general contracting services was a natural progression, allowing the company to take on broader project scopes while leveraging its deep field of expertise and long-standing client relationships. This customer-driven approach continues to guide the company’s growth and operations today.
“It’s critical to maintain strong relationships with the CMiC team and invest in those. Committing the time to those relationships is key to ensuring emerging issues and challenges are addressed and to have a voice in influencing future capability improvements.” Jack Hanrahan, Finance Manager
The Challenges
Project data was fragmented across systems.
PMs manually compiled data instead of pulling it in real time.
Limited automated workflows slowed reporting.
A proliferation of third-party tools added complexity.
How CMiC Helped
Reduced reliance on third-party tools with one connected platform.
Gave PMs real-time visibility into project data.
Added role-based data security and standardized reporting.
Improved accounting efficiency across the business.
Results
PMs no longer pull data manually — they get real-time visibility instead.
Standardized reporting and analytics replaced a patchwork of third-party tools.
Stronger data controls give leadership more confidence in the numbers.
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