Experience Matters
Strategic Owner's Representation, Development, & Construction for Complex Real Estate Projects.
Trusted guidance for owners, investors, and developers from pre-market strategy through successful project execution, stabilization, and long-term value.
Boutique. Hands-On.
Aligned With Your Success.
DiCosola is a boutique real estate advisory and project oversight firm representing owners and investors with precision, market intelligence, risk management, and clear execution.
Our Services
Owner's Representation
We represent your interests at every stage of the project life cycle.
- Strategic Planning & Feasibility
- Budget Oversight & Cost Control
- Entitlement & Approvals Oversight
- Design Alignment
- Contract Administration
- Project Delivery & Closeout
Construction Management
Expert oversight to ensure your project is built to plan, on time, and on budget.
- Preconstruction & Procurement
- Schedule Management
- Quality Assurance
- Owner's Advisory Services
- Contract Administration
- Closeout & Turnover
Development
Insight and guidance to unlock value and drive successful developments.
- Market Analysis & Strategy
- Entitlement & Approvals
- Financing & Capital Advisory
- Project Underwriting
- Project Positioning
- Disposition Strategy
Built for Owners, Investors, & Developers
Specializing in consulting and construction management, acquisition and development, and residential and commercial construction, DiCosola delivers unparalleled service to clients in Chicagoland and throughout the United States.
Featured Projects
Owner’s Representation
Marbella
of Lemont
DiCosola provided owner’s representation for Marbella of Lemont, helping assemble the construction team, guide key project decisions, and coordinate ongoing site and OAC meetings.
Development
Milwaukee
Mixed-Use
DiCosola is helping redevelop 1950 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago into a mixed-use property featuring two retail storefronts and four spacious residential units.
Construction Management
Welkin- Bayview/DAC Developments
DiCosola provided construction management services for Welkin in Des Plaines, completing landlord work for the future first-floor restaurant tenant space.
25+
Years of Experience
Decades of experience serving clients and bringing complex projects to life.
$1B+
Built Asset Value
Experience across projects representing more than $1 billion in total asset value.
1M+
Square Feet
More than one million square feet developed, constructed, and represented for clients.
25+
Years of Experience
Decades of experience serving clients and bringing complex projects to life.
$1B+
Built Asset Value
Experience across projects representing more than $1 billion in total asset value.
1M+
Square Feet
More than one million square feet developed, constructed, and represented for clients.
Leadership That Delivers
Meet Nick DiCosola
Nick DiCosola is the Principal and founder of the DiCosola brand, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction, development, and real estate investment. Through DiCosola Construction Management and DiCosola Development, LLC, he leads projects nationwide across residential, multi-family, commercial, retail, and nonprofit sectors.
At DiCosola, we’re in the representation transparency and alignment business – not the politics or volume game. We protect our clients’ capital, protect their time, and deliver results that stand the test of time.
– Nick DiCosola, Founder & Principal
LET’S CONNECT
Turn the Right Opportunity Into Lasting Value
Whether you’re planning a project, evaluating a property, or looking for an experienced real estate partner, DiCosola brings the insight, oversight, and execution needed to move forward with confidence.