No Limits. No Compromise.
Dearborn Companies provides heavy-lift, structural engineering, ground stabilization, 3D documentation, utility mapping, and construction engineering services. Serving diverse industries including power, petrochemical, manufacturing, and healthcare, it specializes in mitigating risks for complex heavy transport and structural challenges.
Mike WalshPresident
Brian WalshVice President of Operations & Project Manager
Planning and engineering solutions for complex lifts and transport operations, including route and ground analysis.
Evaluating ground conditions for safe support of heavy equipment during construction.
Designing ground preparation and stabilization measures to support heavy machinery.
Strategically planning how to lift and move heavy items safely in construction or industrial settings.
Providing an independent evaluation of lift plans to verify safety and efficiency.
Analyzing how to transport over-size and over-weight items while adhering to safety and legal guidelines.
Preparing transportation routes, including water and land paths, for heavy loads.
Engineering temporary and permanent structures required for safe construction, erection, and demolition.
Designing secure foundations and anchoring systems for tall construction cranes.
Planning the safe construction and assembly of steel structures.
Designing temporary supports, scaffolding, catch decks, and engineered piping systems.
Planning the safe teardown of buildings and structures.
Site-level civil engineering solutions to support construction operations and environmental compliance.
Creating temporary roads and platforms for heavy construction equipment.
Building structures to hold soil in place during excavation.
Developing strategies to prevent water pollution during construction.
Utilizing laser scanning, drone technology, and advanced imaging to map subterranean and above-ground assets.
Creating 3D maps of underground pipes, cables, and infrastructure.
Creating detailed 3D models of buildings and other above-ground structures.
Utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles for aerial inspection and data collection.
Assessing material integrity and concrete structures without causing damage.
Inspecting materials like concrete and steel using methods that do not cause damage.
Mapping concrete reinforcement and embedded items using advanced imaging technology.
Assessing concrete conditions and planning necessary repairs.
Power Generation · Petrochemical · Oil & Gas · Chemicals · Manufacturing · Data Centers · Infrastructure · Healthcare · Transportation · Marine
Chicago, IL · Infrastructure
A crane operation in downtown Chicago executed within a tight 24-hour window. The work involved mapping out underground utilities using ground-penetrating radar and 3D scanning technology to erect, operate, and dismantle a crane in a tight alleyway to lift a 57,000-pound load.
Chicago, IL · Multifamily Residential · Client: Lancaster Condominiums
An HVAC system update for the Lancaster Condominiums in Chicago, which involved replacing two 18,000-pound rooftop HVAC units. The project required positioning a 550-ton crane atop a four-story parking garage, which had to be properly shored, and utilizing laser scanning for in-depth site analysis.
Chicago, IL · Healthcare · Client: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
A challenging installation situating a 25-ton, 50,000-pound carry deck crane atop the ninth-story roof of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. The operation was engineered to lift 100,000 pounds of steel up to the 12th floor and used laser scanning for detailed site analysis.