--- title: "Accent CMS Construction Management Services — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/accent-cms-construction-management-services-pfvwus-pf~2114579192 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114579192.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Accent CMS Construction Management Services" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a713c69805b83d33_8709-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "12024 W. Edgewood Drive, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491, United States" latitude: 41.6028 longitude: -87.9599 phone: "(708) 231-0400" website: https://dcontorno.houzz.com rating: 4 review_count: 6 followers: 20 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Accent CMS Construction Management Services Original Houzz profile: [Accent CMS Construction Management Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/accent-cms-construction-management-services-pfvwus-pf~2114579192) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Homer Glen, IL - **Serves:** Joliet, Naperville, Elgin, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Downers Grove, Romeoville, Northbrook, Woodridge, Burbank, New Lenox, Lockport, Homer Glen, Darien, Crest Hill, Frankfort, Mokena, Goodings Grove, Palos Hills, Lemont, Hinsdale, Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Chicago Ridge, Palos Heights, Worth, Sugar Grove, Willowbrook, Orland Hills, Willow Springs, Palos Park, Bedford Park, St. Charles & Campton Hills - **Houzz rating:** 4.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves In today's market, it's more important than ever to partner with a team that has the following "Proven Experience: \* 30 Plus Years of General Contracting Experience \* Certified and Accredited in Construction Management \* FEMA Certified \* Green Building Certified •Proven Track Record of Client Savings of 18% - 25% Savings or Better •Recognized by Building Officials for their achievements in Environmental, "Green Building" Design •Long Standing Relationships with Skilled and Reliable Trade Contractors •National, Regional and Local Suppliers offering Accent Clients direct cost savings •The ability to support a wide-range and scope of Client Projects •Friendly, Knowledgeable and Professional Staff •Extensive Portfolio or Referable Clients ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Modular Home Construction - Building Your Own Home ### Areas Served - Joliet - Naperville - Elgin - Bolingbrook - Orland Park - Tinley Park - Downers Grove - Romeoville - Northbrook - Woodridge - Burbank - New Lenox - Lockport - Homer Glen - Darien - Crest Hill - Frankfort - Mokena - Goodings Grove - Palos Hills - Lemont - Hinsdale - Bridgeview - Hickory Hills - Chicago Ridge - Palos Heights - Worth - Sugar Grove - Willowbrook - Orland Hills - Willow Springs - Palos Park - Bedford Park - St. Charles & Campton Hills ### Typical Job Cost $300k - $2mm With each project being so unique, each project is priced separately. With Accent CMS Services, typical client savings are between a range of 18-25% of standard GC rates. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Accent CMS Construction Management Services | | Address | 12024 W. Edgewood Drive, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491, United States | | Phone | (708) 231-0400 | | Website | https://dcontorno.houzz.com | | Followers on Houzz | 20 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AccentBuildingServices/?fref=ts - LinkedIn — David Contorno - Blog — www.accentcms.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Accent CMS Construction Management Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/accent-cms-construction-management-services-pfvwus-pf~2114579192) - **Website:** https://dcontorno.houzz.com - **Phone:** (708) 231-0400 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of houzz 2016. Many home design awards. Published in Builder / Architect Magazine. Certified in Residential Construction Management with the Home Builders of Greater Chicago since 1999. In 2008 he was honored with the prestigious Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Business Ledger. **Affiliations** - [Home Builders Association Greater Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-greater-chicago-pfvwus-pf~1291865601) - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [Southwest Suburban Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/southwest-suburban-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1637532347) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — nancynurse03, May 2023** > David has been such a pleasure to work with. From finding just the best trades to work on our home to suggesting design ideas and responding quickly to out requests and questions, he’s been wonderful. **★★★★ — Hellen Yun, Nov. 2016** > We worked with Dave Contorno for our optometry office build out SMART EYES in Aurora, IL this summer. He was professional and did a great job from start to finish. **Comment from Accent CMS Construction Management Services:** > Thank you Hellen. It was a pleasure working with you and Calvin. I wish you the very best of success in your new business. **★ — Mark K, July 2016** > My experience with Accent CMS was quite interesting. Everything started out great, but turned quite unprofessional and unfortunate. To start, we contacted the company back in the summer of 2015. We had a vision to rebuild/remodel a certain section of our home. We were not too sure what we wanted but we had an idea. David visited our home to take a look and give us some ideas. After his visit, he let us know his general pricing guideline, and put the ball in our court to continue with the remodel. Unfortunately, 2015 was not the year for us to start the remodel since we just had construction done on our deck. Fast forwarding to beginning 2016, David actually called me earlier in the year to see where we were at. It was great to hear from him and it seemed like he was really invested into our project. I told him we needed some more time, and that I would contact him within the next few months. So, the time came to start this project back up. I called David On June 22nd, 2016. We talked on the phone, I sent him a plat of survey and some pictures of the addition we wanted to remodel. David let know that he wanted to visit the property again which was totally understandable. He came back to our home on June 28th and took a look around again. After he was finished, he told us that he would send us an estimate by the following weekend. From here, this is how the timeline goes: > > July 6th: Emailed David to ask for an update. > July 6th: David told me I would have it by the end of the weekend. > July 11th: Emailed David to ask for an update. > July 11th: David told me I would have it before the weekend. > July 14th: Emailed David to ask for an update. > July 14th: David came up with another excuse to why he was late. Promised it by the weekend. > July 18th: Emailed David to ask for an update. > July 20th: David promised an estimate by the evening. > July 21st: Called David > July 21st: David gave me another excuse and false promise > July 25th: Still nothing from David. > > I know this is quite an extensive timeline for just an estimate, but I want people to realize how stupid and childish this got. David wasted our time. I have a feeling David did not want the job, but instead of telling us he wasn’t “fit” for the job, he gave us complete silence. I understand not every project is the best project, but there are much better ways to say no. This was a very sad experience. > > In the end, I have no doubt David does good work, but his level of customer service is not to standard. In this day and age, customer service is one of the most important qualities to have. I hope no has ever or will ever experience something like this. I will not be contacting him again. **Comment from Accent CMS Construction Management Services:** > Mark, I sorry that you feel our customer service is not up to standards you expect. As you know, we are extremely busy right now. I thought I was clear with you on this. Apparently not clear enough. The timeline which you outlined is not completely accurate. Granted, I did hope to provide you with a ballpark estimate, (specifications were yet to be determined) but I was also with the understanding that your father being an engineer and a friend of his who was an architect would have provided some detail as to specifications or some sort of plan rendering. Having invested multiple hours advising you and your father over the last two years and still not clear on the direction you were heading, unfortunately this took a back seat to other customers we are servicing. I wish you the best of luck with your project. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are still in need of a GC to work with. Best Regards. **★★★★ — Mimi Projovic, June 2016** > My husband and I chose David at Accent CMS to help with planning our tear down and new build. David was knowledgeable in the process, patient and had several experienced professionals in every area we needed help. It was great having David guide us in putting together our dream home! **★★★★★ — HU-3066108, May 2016** > After meeting David at a home show, we have started to move forward on a project to add a second story to our new home. We're still early in the process, but David is helping us through a well defined budget, targeting a cost well below any general contractor we had previously met with. David's management plan will allow us more control, and outlining the budget up front has helped us get more comfortable with this large project **Comment from Accent CMS Construction Management Services:** > Thank you Brian. I'm really looking forward to your finished product. You and Jennifer have been a pleasure to work with. Just let me know if there is anything further we can do to make your experience the best it can be. Cheers! **★★★★★ — Karen Calica, April 2016** > We are are own general contractors and Accent has greatly helped us build our own home through design plans to construction. Helped select subcontractors **Comment from Accent CMS Construction Management Services:** > Thank you Karen. You and Butch have been a pleasure to work with. Really looking forward to the finished project. You two have done a great job and are really working it now. ## Selected projects - [Bochenek Project 2,600 sq. ft Ranch in Channahon, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bochenek-project-2-600-sq-ft-ranch-in-channahon-il-pj-vj~7202281) - Location: Channahon, IL - Photos: 6 - [Contempory Design Highland Park, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contempory-design-highland-park-il-pj-vj~5940579) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: This new home project will include demolition of an existing home on a very complex slope. We will then proceed with a Self-Directed Builder and Architect building a contemporary home on this lot. This will be a beautiful home which takes advantage of all elements of design and views of nature. - [2,400 Sq. Ft 2 Story Craftsman Farm House with full 9' basement Bedford Park, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-400-sq-ft-2-story-craftsman-farm-house-with-full-9-basement-bedford-park-il-pj-vj~6204910) - Location: Bedford Park, IL - Photos: 11 - [2,600 Sq. Ft. 2 story Craftsman in Elgin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-600-sq-ft-2-story-craftsman-in-elgin-pj-vj~5781704) - Location: Elgin, IL - Photos: 1 - [Office Build-Out Smart Eyes, Aurora, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-build-out-smart-eyes-aurora-il-pj-vj~2167308) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Commercial Build Out - [St. Charles Property](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-property-pj-vj~1508041) - Location: Saint Charles, IL - Photos: 14 - Description: Calica project. A 3,000 Sq. Ft. Ranch home on 5 acres in Campton Hills Township of St. Charles. - [New Construction Single Family Residence in Joliet, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-single-family-residence-in-joliet-il-pj-vj~2212677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Hamilton Estate Campton Hills, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamilton-estate-campton-hills-il-pj-vj~2167323) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Kowalski Project Major Addition (Craftsman Conversion) Second Story](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kowalski-project-major-addition-craftsman-conversion-second-story-pj-vj~1725512) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 1 - Description: This is one of our client projects. It's an existing ranch home that will be converted to a Craftsman Style home with a second story addition. Stay tuned for updated progress and after pictures coming. Anticipated start date July of 2016. - [Nelson Project 3,550 sq. ft. Two Story Home in Sugar Grove, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-project-3-550-sq-ft-two-story-home-in-sugar-grove-il-pj-vj~1516107) - Location: Sugar Grove, IL - Photos: 22 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/accent-cms-construction-management-services-pfvwus-pf~2114579192) ## Ideabooks - [Accent CMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52047111/list/accent-cms) — 65 ideas - [Cozy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88080608/list/cozy) — 2 ideas - [Hamilton Project in St. Charles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66815117/list/hamilton-project-in-st-charles) — 16 ideas - [Reeves Idea Book](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65999909/list/reeves-idea-book) — 4 ideas - [Calica's Idea Book](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66477574/list/calica-s-idea-book) — 1 idea - [dcontorno's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56090415/list/dcontorno-s-ideas) — 7 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dcontorno) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*