About Burnham Nationwide - Building Permit and Code Experts

The Founders of Burnham Nationwide

Carson Kyhl and Mike Gaynor

Whether a new skyscraper, historic landmark alteration, or a national retail rollout, we are experienced with navigating the permit and code compliance process on behalf of major corporations and leading development and architecture firms.

The founders of Burnham Nationwide were inspired by architect and urban planner, Daniel Burnham and the legacy of his visionary Plan of Chicago. We are proud to contribute to beautiful, safe, and efficient buildings and communities by helping our clients’ plans become a reality.

Mission: To be a special experience for every client and every project, every time.

We strive daily to achieve our mission of providing special experiences for every client and every project, every time.

Our People

What makes Burnham different from the rest? Our people. We put the human touch to a process that at times can be cumbersome and tedious. Every employee is committed to enhancing your experience, assuming ownership of each project from start to finish, and consistently following through on our promise to simply get it done!

Our Values
At the core of our mission and vision are our guiding principals. We work hard to embody values on a daily basis, in everything we do, both personally and professionally.

Values Driving Results

Caring for People
Appreciating every stakeholder, their role and responsibility, and always working to effectively and efficiently support one another

Leading Through Innovation
Recognizing that success and growth happen by creating new and better processes

Improving Productivity
Learning from experience and practicing tenacious problem solving

Perfecting Customer Service
Assuming ownership of your satisfaction by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations

Testimonials

Success Built on Trust

Burnham have been a trusted and important partner to Joe & The Juice in a period of heavy expansion with +30 openings in 2018.

Valdemar Halbye

Head of US Retail

Burnham has always provided excellent service, communication and follow up. Burnham has always been my go to expeditor.

Ellie Z

Clune Construction

Collaborating with the Burnham team has been a terrific experience. They have a forward-thinking staff with great ideas and excited to work with them on future content and events.

Jon D

Cushing Company

We rely on Burnham Nationwide for a large majority of our projects. Their responsiveness to emails and effectiveness in executing the permit is extremely valuable. Our retail projects are fast-paced and thrive through Burnham Nationwide's expertise.