How a Luxury Homebuilder in Chicago builds $4M homes while Navigating Historic Preservation Codes

In this episode of the Contractor Growth Show, Mark sits down with Andy Bowyer, the founder of Middle Fork Luxury, a premier luxury home building and restoration firm based in Chicago. Andy shares insights into the challenges and rewards of working on high-end residential projects in some of the city's most historic neighborhoods.

With a background in both architecture and business, Andy explains how he navigates Chicago's rigorous building codes, especially the unique historical preservation regulations that have shaped the city's architecture since the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. He dives into the complexities of restoring historic homes while integrating modern designs, and why he embraces working on only a few select projects at a time, focusing on quality and craftsmanship over rapid growth.

Andy also discusses the unique challenges of building luxury homes in tight, urban spaces, how long-term relationships with clients and partners are key to his success, and why he prefers to stay small and hands-on. If you’re interested in luxury home building, historic preservation, or the inner workings of high-end construction in a major city, this episode offers invaluable insights from one of Chicago’s top luxury builders.