Transportation

Our Markets: Transportation

Laying the Foundation for Safer, Stronger Infrastructure

We understand that the backbone of modern communities lies in strong, resilient infrastructure. The Helm team brings decades of expertise in heavy civil construction, delivering complex transportation projects that keep cities moving and businesses thriving. From the initial groundbreaking to the final layer of asphalt, we’re committed to excellence in every phase.

Whether it’s constructing new highways, rehabilitating aging bridges, or optimizing traffic flow with state-of-the-art road systems, we leverage cutting-edge technology, innovative methodologies, and sustainable practices to achieve outstanding results.

Our Transportation
Services Include:

Highway & Bridge Construction: We specialize in building and rehabilitating the critical transportation structures that connect communities.
Paving & Roadway Services: Our skilled teams provide precise paving and surface treatments, ensuring durability and long-term performance.
Foundations & Deep Excavation: From complex foundations to deep excavation, our heavy civil expertise lays the groundwork for success.
Underground Utilities: With a focus on reliability and efficiency, we install underground systems that support seamless city operations.

Building with Purpose

Driving the Future of Power with Sustainable Practices

At Helm, every project begins with a commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration. We partner with public and private clients, providing tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and vision. Our team understands the complexities of transportation infrastructure and is dedicated to delivering on time and within budget. Learn more about our approach to safety and the KPIs we measure against.

Through our strategic approach, we’ve earned a reputation for solving the most challenging civil engineering problems, delivering long-lasting infrastructure that serves communities for generations.

Let’s transform your transportation project into a reality. Partner with Helm Group and experience the power of expert construction, uncompromising quality, and unparalleled service.

Airports

From the country’s busiest airport to small regional landing strips, Helm understands that a construction partner is critical to maintaining a smooth operation. We install MEP systems for terminals, maintenance buildings, and central energy plants. We also pave runways and tarmacs to exacting FAA Standards.

Asphalt and Aggregate Materials

Helm is the largest manufacturer of construction materials in Northwest Illinois, producing top-quality aggregates and DOT-grade asphalt from our 14 quarries and advanced plants. Since 1946, we’ve ensured reliability and sustainability, with custom mix designs tested to exceed performance standards.

Heavy Civil

With decades of experience, Helm leads in heavy civil construction, delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. From highway structures to deep foundations and paving, we provide expert services backed by in-house asphalt and aggregate capabilities, ensuring lasting results built on trust and excellence.

Highway Structures

We set the standard for highway infrastructure with decades of expertise and a portfolio of complex, celebrated structures. From box culverts to multi-span river crossings, we deliver results that showcase innovation, precision, and resilience.

Paving

For over 50 years, Helm has been the trusted partner for paving projects across Northern Illinois and the Midwest. From highways to residential streets, we deliver every project with integrity, precision, and a commitment to lasting value.

Underground Utilities

We install and modernize critical underground utilities, including sewers, water mains, and specialized systems. Our expert team ensures safe, efficient results across all environments, from complex excavations to streamlined applications, meeting the highest safety and quality standards.

Explore our Transportation Projects

Albertus Airport Runway Paving

Helm recently performed full and partial depth asphalt patching along with removal and replacement of the existing runway surface to a depth of 4-inches all while keeping an adjacent runway active.

FAA Chicago ARTCC

Helm installed double-containment fuel oil piping at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center. The fuel for emergency backup generator keeps the control center operating during power failures. E...

Highway 2 Soldier Pile Retaining Wall

Illinois Route 2 links Oregon and Byron along the Rock River. For years, the state resisted widening the road because of the tight terrain and steep slopes leading to the river. The winding 2-lane r...

Together, We Build the Future

Whether you’re interested in our services, have a question, or want to discuss a project, we’re here to help. Reach out to us today, and let’s start the conversation.