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🏢 Xquina Incubator and Café Construction Update ✨

Great progress continues at Xquina as the project takes shape. The exterior framing for the incubator and café space is now complete, stair 1 framing at the first floor is ready, and the incubator space now has its subfloor installed.

Work is also moving forward on the new ramp and north end flooring, while the water service upgrade has officially begun ahead of schedule. At Casa Huitzil, selective drywall installation and new kitchen hoods are bringing the space closer to completion.

Each milestone brings us one step closer to creating a space that supports local entrepreneurs, fosters connection, and serves the community.

More updates to come. 🚧

Foundation of Little Village

We are honored to receive the Trailblazer Award at the Southland Development Authority ACHIEVE Summit 2026.

This award recognizes organizations helping transform developing communities into thriving economies that create opportunity and drive long-term wealth growth. At Toro Construction, that mission is at the heart of what we do—building projects that strengthen neighborhoods, create jobs, and support lasting community investment.

We are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to making a positive impact throughout the Southland and beyond.

⛳️ Toro Construction was proud to participate in the Little Village Chamber of Commerce Annual Fiesta Golf Outing!

It was great seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and spending a day on the course with fellow community partners. We were also honored to sponsor a hole and support an event that helps empower small businesses and drive economic growth in Little Village.

Thank you to the Little Village Chamber of Commerce for a great event!

Little Village Chamber of Commerce - La Camara de Comercio de La Villita

Progress continues on site in West Englewood 🚧

Work is moving forward as we transition from demo into structural preparation for the next phase of development.

This week’s milestones include:
• Completion of full demolition
• Excavation and digging for rebar placement and foundation slab
• Ongoing formwork for the foundation slab
• Installation of rebar reinforcement
• Construction of the elevator shaft
• Waterproofing of the elevator pit

We are now awaiting final city inspections before we can begin pouring concrete and move into the next major phase of construction.

Each step brings us closer to vertical construction as the foundation takes shape.

Work continues with precision and purpose—stay tuned as this project keeps rising.

Brinshore Development, LLC
Southwest Organizing Project

Big things are happening at Toro Construction 🚧🔥

2309 Place has made huge progress over the past couple of months! The building now features a brand-new roof and rooftop units, along with reinforced steel and wood structural systems.

Unit 100 includes a large beam and column system that will support a future glass accordion door, creating one large conference room from two smaller spaces. The old wood flooring has also been removed and replaced with a brand-new solid concrete floor.

Interior framing is now complete for the future restaurant and nail salon. Major exterior improvements have also been completed, including tuckpointing, brick repairs, and new stone work designed to match the building’s historic terra cotta look.

Excited to keep watching this project come to life 🙌🏗️

🏗️ Xquina Incubator and Café Construction Update 🏗️✨

The commercial kitchen is framed, café and kitchen bathrooms are ready, stairwells are set for steel installation, and the building is now weather-tight with a new roof in place. We’re also seeing movement on the storefront and incubator entrance, along with a finished café entry.

Each milestone gets us closer to opening doors for local entrepreneurs and creating a space the community can actually use and grow with.

More to come soon.

Foundation of Little Village

Project Update at Plant Chicago | Back of the Yards 🌱

Progress continues as we move further into the next phase of construction. Drywall and taping have now been completed, and FRP installation is fully finished throughout the space, including the exterior walls.

All rough electrical and plumbing work have been finalized, marking a major milestone in the project. In addition, a new water heater and water line have been successfully installed to support ongoing operations.

With these key elements in place, the project is well-positioned for the next stage as finishes and final details begin to take shape.

This past Friday, we joined partners and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting for 10 newly completed homes in Roseland, part of the Reclaiming Chicago initiative alongside United Power for Action and Justice, Hope Center Foundation of Chicago, and Southwest Organizing Project.

It’s an honor to contribute to a project that strengthens neighborhoods and expands access to homeownership on Chicago’s Far South Side.

As the general contractor for these ground-up homes, we’re proud to have delivered them efficiently in collaboration with our sister company, Integrity Wall, for prefabrication allowing for more precise, faster assemblies that help speed up the overall construction process while minimizing errors.

Big things are happening in West Englewood 🚧
Earlier this week, Toro Construction proudly joined local leaders and partners for the groundbreaking of a transformative $22.5M, five-story affordable housing development at 63rd & Western.
Developed by Brinshore Development, LLC and the Southwest Organizing Project Southwest Organizing Project, this project will bring 44 modern apartments, 2,500 square feet of commercial space, and community-focused amenities to the neighborhood by Spring 2027.
We’ve officially kicked off Phase 1 with abatement and demolition alongside our trusted subcontractor, Taylor Excavating & Construction, Inc. — and we’re just getting started.

Excited to keep the momentum going and support this impactful development as it moves forward. Stay tuned for progress updates!

🚧We were proud to partner once again with Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) to give students a hands-on look at a day in the life of our carpenters at Toro Construction.🚧

This week, students toured our single-family homes currently under construction, where they learned about job site safety, our building process, and had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our team. They also observed key phases of work including siding installation, closet doors, baseboards, and door moldings.

Programs like Women Build Illinois, a 10-week, 280-hour training initiative offered by CWIT, continue to open doors for individuals interested in construction careers. Much like our Technical Opportunities Program (TOP), it combines classroom learning with real-world experience, equipping participants with valuable industry credentials such as OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and MC3 TradesFutures certifications.

We’re committed to supporting workforce development and creating pathways into the trades. Looking forward to continuing this important work together.