ESS puts our clients’ needs first on commercial projects ranging from retail centers to restaurant and entertainment venues for on-time delivery and exceptional experience.

Commercial Development

We deliver on every promise

In the world of commercial site development, a contractor’s word is their bond. ESS has earned an outstanding reputation among many of the region’s largest developers as being one of the most trustworthy, capable contracting partners in the market. At the core of that reputation is a simple but often overlooked ingredient — trust.

At ESS, we build trust by communicating openly and honestly with our commercial clients, and by doing exactly what we say we’re going to do. We set ambitious but achievable goals to guarantee total satisfaction and on-time delivery, so our clients can begin earning on their investment.

Commercial Project Ingredients

Experience and resources to deliver

Our estimating and project management teams lay the plan for commercial projects, and our field teams make it happen. ESS has the experience, capabilities, and resources to keep commercial projects on schedule and get clients out of the ground quickly. Our record of delivery is rooted in key elements:

  • Conceptual budget development
  • Expansive equipment fleet
  • Detailed schedule forecasting
  • In-house cost control analysts

Submarkets We Serve

Correctional Facilities

Education

Healthcare

Hospitality

Mixed Use

Offices

Religious

Retail

Sports & Rec

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FIVE DECADES OF TRUSTED PARTNERSHIP

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Featured Commercial Projects

ESS has developed sites for commercial centers throughout the Midwest, which have helped to drive economic growth in our region and connect people with the resources they need to live. From large, complex commercial centers to independent retail and entertainment venues, ESS has laid the foundation for them all.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know more about our commercial work?

  • Does ESS provide conceptual budgets for commercial pro-formas?

    Yes, with the in-depth market knowledge our estimating team has, we can accurately begin forecasting budgets at any stage of the project.

  • What's the typical project scope and size ESS performs for commercial projects?

    Any size – large or small. From small, single-user pad sites to large retail centers and warehouses, truck stops, etc. We provide turn-key sitework services from the building envelope to the project limits.

  • What common permits does ESS manage during site development?

    Permitting varies based on the location, but our team will help coordinate with different project partners throughout the process.

  • Does ESS provide demolition services?

    Yes, we can bid and demo any structure that your project may require.

  • Does ESS provide turnkey site services for commercial projects?

    Yes, we do everything from initial site prep through final pavement and grading.

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