History and General Information

Oakley Construction Company, Inc., is a 100% minority owned general contractor founded by Augustine K. Afriyie and Anthony S. Kwateng in 1984. Oakley is a unionized company that serves the public-sector (federal, state and local entities) as well as the private sector.

Oakley's public-sector clients have included The United States Air Force, The United States Postal Service, The United States Veterans Administration, The State of Illinois, The City Colleges of Chicago, The Chicago Transit Authority, The Chicago Park District, The City of Chicago, The Metropolitan Rail Corporation (METRA), and The Pace (Suburban Bus), and The Public Building Commission. In the private-sector, Oakley Construction has completed projects for the University of Chicago Hospitals, Commonwealth Edison (as a subcontractor to the Edward Gray Corporation), Illinois Bell (now Ameritech), and Peoples Gas Light and the Coke Company.

Oakley's emphasis is in site improvements, concrete, masonry, carpentry and interior remodeling. Oakley has the leadership, manpower and ability to complete projects within budget and assigned timeframe.

In recognition of its achievements, Oakley Construction has received numerous awards. Most notably Silver LEED recognition from the US Green Building Council, outstanding recognition from the United States Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administrations (now The Federal Transit Administration) Administrator in 1991 for its initiatives in business development and service to the agency.

Management

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