Luis Puig Scores a Goal with Chicago Fire FC

The name Luis Puig, CEO of ALL Construction, is making headlines again with his role in the new Chicago Fire FC Stadium, another milestone in the history of ALL Construction, founded by his father five decades ago.

“The Chicago Fire FC Stadium represents the proud achievement and culmination of our sports-venue project experience here in Chicago. Being selected as the construction manager for a stadium means a great deal—not only in terms of creating construction business and employment opportunities within our community, but also for everyone living nearby,” Puig told Negocios Now.

The new Chicago Fire FC stadium, estimated at $650 million, will be built in The 78, a 62-acre development along the Chicago River, south of Roosevelt Road and west of Clark Street.

It will be the first stadium constructed in the city in three decades, with a 22,000-seat capacity and a design inspired by the Chicago School, featuring brick façades and open public spaces.

Puig recalls how ALL Construction prepared to take on a private project of this scale. “This opportunity came after many years of working with Pepper Construction as a subcontractor. Much of the work involves masonry, so we approached Pepper to elevate our relationship to the construction management level and propose a joint venture partnership to tackle this project together,” he said.

Although competition was fierce, Puig explains why his company was chosen. “What sets us apart is that we can accelerate the schedule more continuously and robustly. I think the Chicago Fire FC saw this as a positive advantage compared to other construction managers who don’t have a skilled workforce available.”

ALL Construction participates in this joint venture with Pepper Construction and GMA Construction Group, forming a team of three industry leaders capable of executing a project of this magnitude.

Community impact is also central to Puig. “This is probably the largest project in this community, offering not only jobs but also opportunities for new businesses that could endure,” he said.

He adds, “This is very important for the Chicago Fire FC owner, Joe Mansueto—that the project is truly inclusive, not only in how it’s being built but also in how it will impact the future of the community.”

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ALL Construction plays an integral role in the project, from preconstruction and value engineering to overall project management. “Additionally, ALL Construction Group will seek to help execute selective critical work, which allows us to ensure a high-quality product and accelerate construction,” Puig emphasized.

Although the project is still in the preparatory phase, Puig outlines the next steps. “There are still some pending real estate tax and financing matters to be finalized, but I expect that early next year—perhaps January or February—we’ll have our groundbreaking ceremony in The 78, with the workforce ready to begin site excavation and infrastructure work.”

Meeting the construction timeline is a key challenge. “We must deliver the stadium before the Chicago Fire season starts in 2028. There may also be other events besides soccer, so the stadium must be fully ready to host them,” Puig explained.