At 133,960 square feet, new Porsche dealership will be one of the largest in the country

Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC), in partnership with Murgado Automotive Group, today announced it has broken ground on a new Porsche dealership showroom and service center at 24 E. Dundee Road in Barrington, Ill., 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Located on the northwest corner of Grove Avenue and Dundee Road, the new two-story, 133,960-square-foot facility will be the largest Porsche dealership in Illinois and one of the largest in the country. The new facility will employ 80 to 100 people when it opens in late spring of 2027.

Upon completion, Barrington Porsche will be the new location for Murgado Automotive Group’s existing Porsche dealership, which is currently operating within the existing Motor Werks of Barrington auto mall, a 45-acre automotive sales campus that also houses BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Honda and INFINITI dealerships. The move to a new stand-alone facility with a dedicated service department will expand the dealership’s capacity by accommodating a larger on-site inventory, in addition to providing an enhanced showroom experience, improved service capacity and additional Porsche amenities.

“I grew up in the area and know this stretch of Dundee Road as a destination for car aficionados. A car guy myself, I’ve always dreamed of building a project here,” said Joey Mariconda, director of construction for JNC. “For this project to be a showcase dealership for such an iconic brand as Porsche is both an honor and a significant milestone for our entire team. It is testament to the trust we’ve earned with our automotive clients and the reputation we’ve built in this niche of our industry through consistent, quality execution.”

Featuring a sleek, modern glass-and-aluminum façade, the new dealership will have ample showroom space across its first and second floors to display the full line of Porche models, from the Taycan to the 911. The facility also includes a basement level that can store up to 90 inventory cars. An advanced service department will be equipped with cutting-edge technology to support standard maintenance and repairs in addition to specialty services offered by Barrington Porsche as one of only 16 Manthey Certified dealers in the country, which means it can install specialized, factory-backed Manthey upgrade kits that further enhance a vehicle’s track or street performance.

“This is more than just a groundbreaking, it’s the beginning of what will become a landmark destination for automotive enthusiasts across the Midwest,” said Mariconda. “Projects of this scale and caliber don’t come around often, and to deliver what will become the largest Porsche dealership in Illinois on one of Chicagoland’s most recognizable automotive corridors is an incredibly proud and historic moment for our team. This facility represents the future of luxury automotive retail, and we’re honored to help bring that vision to life alongside Murgado Automotive Group.”

JNC was acquired in 2025 by the Nicholas Family of Companies and now operates as a dedicated automotive construction studio within the firm’s diversified construction division. This alignment strengthens JNC’s ability to meet the growing national demand for automotive facilities and dealership development, while leveraging the broader resources and capabilities of the Nicholas Family of Companies platform across the many states where it operates.

About The Nicholas Family of Companies:

The Nicholas Family of Companies is a second-generation, family-owned and -operated organization with offices in Wisconsin, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. JNC is part of a distinctly different and deliberately personal Family of Companies. Founded in 1978, Nicholas & Associates is a comprehensive construction management firm providing design/build and general contracting services for projects in the recreation, education, municipal and mixed-use sectors. To learn more, visit nicholasfoc.com.

About Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC):

Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC) is a construction firm specializing in auto dealerships and service facilities. Acquired by the Nicholas Family of Companies in fall 2025, JNC operates as a dedicated automotive construction studio in tandem with Nicholas & Associates, the diversified construction arm of Nicholas Family of Companies. With more than 20 completed dealership projects and more than $250 million in automotive construction, JNC delivers turnkey remodels in three to seven months and new ground up facilities in six to 12 months. About 80% of its work is performed through design-build or construction management engagements, underscoring its role as a strategic partner and trusted adviser to dealership owners nationwide. To learn more, visit josephnicholasconstruction.com.