Maldonado began developing his construction experience as a laborer and carpenter. As his experience grew, so did his aspirations. In 1986, Mr. Maldonado founded Old Veteran Tuckpointing, primarily focusing on Masonry Restoration and Rough Carpentry. In 1993, Old Veteran Tuckpointing evolved into Old Veteran Construction, Inc. (OVC, Inc.), with Jose Maldonado remaining Principal and sole owner. In
addition, OVC, Inc. became a Certified Minority Contractor (MBE/DBE) with many City of Chicago Agencies and several other State of Illinois agencies. In 1999, OVC, Inc., previously only performing Masonry Work, expanded its scope of services to include General Contracting. Since then OVC, Inc. has gained a wide range of successful project experience performing for both private and public clients:
- Design Build Construction,
- Interior & Exterior Renovation
- New Construction
- Site Improvements
As OVC, Inc. grew, so did its staff, from 4 employees to approximately 43 (degreed) Construction Managers and industry professionals, with a vast variety of General Contracting, Construction Management, Job Order Contracting (J.O.C.) and Masonry project experience. OVC, Inc. believes that the Clients interests are of the utmost importance, and strives to complete every project to complete satisfaction. subscribes to a high standard of excellence and continuously aspires to exceed previous accomplishments. Public agencies for which OVC, Inc. has performed work as a Prime Contractor include:
Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC), Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Department of Fleet & Facility Management, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), Chicago Public School (CPS), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Housing, Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), Illinois National Guard (ILNG), Iowa National Guard (IANG), United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.), U.S. Department of Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Illinois Air National Guard (IANG), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Our services have not only expanded locally, but state-wide as well. has currently performed work in 12 states and continues to pursue opportunities throughout the U.S. has the capability to Self-Perform approximately 40% of work with our own forces specializing in:
- Masonry Restoration
- Rough Carpentry
- Miscellaneous Finish Carpentry Installation
- Drywall
- Acoustical & Gypsum Ceilings
- Selective Demolition
OVC, Inc. is signatory with the following Unions (Locally and Nationally):
- Tuck Pointers Local 52
- Bricklayers Local 21
- Carpenters International
- Laborers Local 5
