Sustainable Urban Development
Built Right
About Us
We engage with our customers to witness our work enrich their experience.
We reflect on our core mission to be creative and to innovate responsible solutions that are sustainable, smarter, and safer.
Customer focused. Trusted advisors. We are a boutique developer attentive to details.
We listen. We care.
Purpose
We actively engage each day, with passion to experience the joy and honor of partnering with our customers to create meaningful and sustainable spaces.
Help others get ahead in their productive ventures - using effective, sustainable, and an overall inclusive approach.
Expertise
Sustainable Development
Preconstruction / Design-Assist
New Construction
Light Commercial / Interiors
Owner Representation - Program Management & Strategy
Renovation & Rehab
Past Projects
Greenbriar Lane, Northbrook (Delivered Early in Oct. 2021)
*Planned Delivery November 2021. Sold Before Processing
A new boutique custom home being built on this desirable Northbrook Highlands lot, walking distance to town & train. Experienced and reputed builder, known for his transitional designs, use of sustainable materials, and quality construction. Builder engages with the customers from early concepts through design development and its seamless delivery of the home. Standard use of upgraded materials such as white oak wood floors, beautiful millwork, high efficiency equipment, concrete window wells for natural light are just a few amongst the many features. Other sites may be available. Kindly connect with the Developer.
Illinois Road, Northbrook, IL - 2020
Building Innovations, Inc. delivers another NEW CONSTRUCTION in March 2020 in a highly desirable, WALK TO TOWN & TRAIN location. Truly transitional design with sustainable construction features. Respected builder, delivers the highest quality home for you. Beautiful exterior with front porch and paver driveway. Interior has 10 foot ceilings on the first floor and 9 foot on the second floor. Grand foyer with side staircase, highlighted with a large picture window at the first landing. White wood Amish cabinets in the kitchen with a contrasting center island, quartz countertops. Top of the line Thermador appliances, including 6 burner gas range top and 36” built-in refrigerator/freezer. Kitchen is open to the Family Room with both overlooking the back yard and gas fireplace. White oak hardwood flooring on both floors. Solid core wood interior doors. All Kohler plumbing fixtures. Lovely master suite has an 11 x 5 ' walk-in closet AND a second bonus closet. Free standing Kohler Soaking tub, separate vanities, heated floor and large walk-in shower grace the master bath. Convenient 2nd floor laundry near the bedrooms. Fabulous finished basement offers a 33 x 13 recreation room bathed with natural light from large concrete window wells, 5th bedroom, a full bath and utility room. Nice backyard will be fully sodded and includes a paver patio. LP Smart Siding is a renewable wood product.
Oak Avenue, Northbrook, IL - 2017
Your DREAM HOME is ready for you to move into before the holidays! Just completed, NEW CONSTRUCTION with a fabulous IN TOWN location! Custom designed and constructed with the best finishes that most "spec" homes don't deliver. Beautiful stone/paver driveway and patio. Fon-du-lac stone accents on the exterior & chimney. Front porch for lazy day enjoyment with recessed lights & bead board ceiling. Inside, 10 foot ceilings on first floor & 9 foot on 2nd. Light, bright and open design with large Pella windows throughout. Gorgeous white kitchen boasts high-end appliances and is open to the family room with fireplace. Butler's Pantry connects to dining room. Unparalleled master bath with heated floors, Kohler soaking tub & a shower sized for two. En-suite 4th bedroom with walk-in shower. Fabulous finished lower level offers a large "Rec" room, 5th bedroom and another beautiful bath. Durable Hardie board siding and upgraded roof. Only 3 blocks to the Metra station, town or Greenbriar Elementary.
Current Projects
Farnsworth Lane, Northbrook, IL
Upcoming Projects
Wilmette, IL
Our People
Nehal Desai
Nehal Desai is the Founder and President of Building Innovations, Inc. He brings a breadth of construction, architecture, real estate, and project management experience to the company, and is responsible for all aspects of development, beginning with the customer’s concept through design development and culminating with early delivery of the project.
Nehal began his construction career as a Project Engineer in Chicago in 2000 and has held management and leadership positions at The Walsh Group. At Walsh, Nehal most recently served as Senior Project Manager and Leader of Chicago’s Center of Excellence in hospitality and office buildings. Chicago’s Hotel Zachary in the lively Wrigleyville neighborhood, Canal Origins Boathouse in Bridgeport, and 318 N. Carpenter office building in the historic Fulton Market District, are amongst the most significant projects he led during his 20-year tenure at The Walsh Group. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County was Nehal’s first assignment as an employee at Walsh and it remains his favorite project to date. Nehal is grateful to his mentors and has appreciated the opportunity to work for The Walsh Group.
As an Indian immigrant, Nehal utilized his early education, training, and family support to take the leap of faith and seize the American Dream right here in Chicago. He has firsthand seen how U.S. opportunity, freedom, and ingenuity can positively transform people’s lives and create honorable economic security.
Nehal has managed a progressively larger portfolio of residential and renovation projects since he incorporated Building Innovations, Inc. He is passionate about his customers and takes pride in bringing his clients’ ideas to fruition and delivering successful projects ahead of schedule. His mantra to success is simple: Plan the work and work the plan, measure improvement, and make it a habit to get better at all the times, be passionate, be curious, appreciate the opportunity, and help others as much as you can. As a Chicago resident for over 24 years, Nehal admires Daniel Burnham’s early urban planning work, and his personal mission statement aligns with the famous architect’s quote “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.”
Passionate about sustainability, Nehal is a LEED Accredited Professional and implements green building practices to ensure integration of environmentally friendly design and construction methods. He believes preserving the environment is part of community stewardship and the only option to ultimately promote health, wellness, and work life harmony. He deliberately emphasizes to REDUCE consumption, REUSE when you can, and RECYCLE to help eliminate waste.
Nehal holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Gujarat University in India and a master’s degree in Project Management from Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. Nehal resides on the North side of Chicago with his wife and two children. His wife is a tenured teacher with the Chicago Public Schools where she has dedicated more than 24 years in public service career.
Testimonials
“Nehal was the onsite construction project lead for Hotel Zachary while he was at Walsh. He led a diligent and efficient process to deliver our hotel on time and on budget. Nehal is a consummate professional, tireless in his efforts and digs in to every detail of a project.”
Careers & Growth Opportunities
If you are looking for a CAREER in sustainable development, you want to LEARN and PROSPER, be HEARD and VALUED, be EMPOWERED, and be a part of a highly driven DIVERSE team that strives for constant improvement and customer engagement, you have found the right place. Building Innovations, Inc. promotes WORK-LIFE HARMONY and environmental EQUITY.
Positions
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Project Engineer
Project Intern
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Labor
Carpenter
Superintendent
If you need further assistance or help with your application, please contact the office at 847-626-8986 or send an email to info@buildinnovate.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.