Our Story

History of Milhouse

It all started with a vision…

On December 12, 2001, from the basement of his home on Chicago’s southwest side, Wilbur C. Milhouse III launched a startup business called Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. He had a vision to create a better engineering firm, one driven by a desire for greatness—for its clients and communities.

2001

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. (Milhouse) is founded

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Civil / Transportation

2004

Milhouse wins O’Hare 10 Center

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Aviation

2005

Milhouse Construction Inc. is founded

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Facilities

2006

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Water Resources & Program Management

2007

Milhouse moves to current Chicago headquarters

2009

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General Contracting

2012

Milhouse Charities is founded

2013

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Gas

2014

Milhouse International, LLC is founded

2015

Milhouse acquires the highly regarded structural firm, Zroka Engineering

2016

Millhouse International signs MOU with University of Nigeria

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Power

2017

Milhouse Services, LLC is founded

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Environmental

2018

Milhouse Safety & Security, LLC is founded

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Heavy Industry & Telecom

2019

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Development

2021

Milhouse Forestry, LLC is founded

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Forestry