Global General Trade was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2012 with a single mission: eliminate the complexity of managing multiple contractors across a commercial property. One company, every trade, one point of accountability.
That model — built on reliability, quality workmanship, and genuine partnership with clients — proved itself across Cape Town's commercial and industrial properties over more than a decade. The same facilities managers who called us for a plumbing emergency came back for roofing, electrical, painting, and eventually full construction projects.
Chicago was the natural next chapter. A city built on industry, architecture, and an uncompromising work ethic. A commercial property market that demands contractors who show up, do the job right, and stand behind their work.
GGT USA brings the same single-source model to Chicago — nine service disciplines, one team, one invoice, one relationship. Built for Illinois, licensed and insured to operate here, and committed to the same standard that earned us our reputation in South Africa.
The single-source model eliminates the problems that come with managing multiple contractors.
When you have one contractor for everything, there's no finger-pointing between trades. If something isn't right, we fix it. Full stop.
Every technician — whether plumber, electrician, or painter — is held to the same GGT standard. One company culture, one quality bar.
One invoice, one insurance certificate, one vendor relationship to manage. Your accounts payable and legal teams will notice the difference.
Because we handle maintenance and construction, we spot issues before they become emergencies — and fix them before they become expensive.
Experienced professionals committed to delivering on every commitment.
Managing Director
20+ years in commercial real estate, including managing leasing for a 40 million square foot REIT portfolio and completing over $1 billion in transactions across 43 states. CAR, ICSC, and NAIOP member. Fluent in Spanish. Deep Chicago market relationships.
Managing Partner
Founded Global General Trade in Cape Town in 2012 with a single mission: one company, every trade, one point of accountability. 20 years in commercial construction. Now leading GGT's expansion into the United States.
Three words. Three non-negotiables.
Every measurement, every material, every schedule. We don't cut corners and we don't guess. Commercial facilities depend on work done right the first time.
We genuinely care about the facilities we work in and the people who use them. That shows up in the quality of the work and in how we treat our clients.
Showing up is the minimum. We measure ourselves by outcomes — the project delivered, the system that runs, the building that stays compliant.
One call connects you to every trade. Get a free quote today.
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