VEI Solutions

VEI Solutions, Inc. is a family-owned glass and metal subcontractor with deep roots in the construction industry, tracing its heritage back decades to the vocational training and hands-on craftsmanship of Chicago's Washburne Trade School. Founded in 2012 as a partnership between Chairman Frank T. Venturawho built his career from laborer to successf... ul entrepreneur across painting, decorating, and construction venturesand his grandson Ryan Ventura, VEI specializes in the self-performance of union iron worker services across a comprehensive range of glass and metal installation disciplines. The company's service portfolio encompasses exterior and interior enclosures, curtain wall systems, complete envelope packages, unitized panels, window wall assemblies, glass and metal panels, storefronts, fire-rated frames and systems, and miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation. VEI serves general contractors and construction firms across multiple project types and scales, with particular strength in partnerships with larger, first-tier contractors seeking to meet strict diversity compliance requirements. As both an MBE and DBE certified firm, VEI fulfills critical diversity quotas while simultaneously attracting repeat business from clients who value the company's contributions beyond compliance mandatesa distinction reflected in VEI's positioning as "the MBE it pays to work with." The company distinguishes itself through a blend of traditional craftsmanship values and modern operational excellence, combining pride in workmanship with high efficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and strong field support. VEI's operational strengths include rapid turnaround on critical documentation, timely vendor payments, effective communication protocols, and proactive project management that keeps complex installations on schedule. Signatory with the International Iron Workers Union, VEI leverages its union workforce to deliver quality installations while maintaining the relationship-focused, handshake-era values that ...Read More