Where it starts
Partnerships Built On Trust
ESS serves many of our country’s top commercial, residential, and industrial developers, delivering quality projects for maximum value. Our approach is to work closely with developers and engineers to ensure our client’s projects are designed and built in the most efficient manner possible. This has led to lasting relationships founded on trust and accountability.
Highilghts
How We Serve Our Development Clients
We have an immense amount of labor and equipment horsepower at our team’s disposal to bring to any project for guaranteed on-time delivery.
We put in the work up front, using all available information to form a bullet-proof budget and construction plan, to increase savings further down the line.
We understand the speed of our work affects how quickly our partners can earn money, so we hit our timelines, limit change orders, and do what we say we’re going to do.
We get that with development projects, things are constantly evolving. As project goals adapt, so do we. At ESS, we deliver even when the goal posts are moving.
EARNING TRUST THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY, BY DELIVERING OUR PROMISES
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to Know More About How We Serve Development Partners?
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Are most of your developer clients repeat customers?
Absolutely. We’re proud to say our new clients choose to partner with ESS time and time again. In fact, we have relationships with developers that span more than four decades.
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What percentage of site development work does ESS self-perform?
Clients can expect ESS to self-perform an average of 85% of all work on development projects.
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What preconstruction services does ESS offer for typical site development projects?
Many developers benefit from our in-house preconstruction services that include conceptual budgets and drone surveyance. We even work directly with site selectors and owners representatives to assess the viability of different project sites.
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How much private development work does ESS perform?
This figure can fluctuate a bit from year to year but, on average, 50% of all the work ESS performs is within the private sector.
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Does ESS offer free estimates for site development projects?
ESS may choose to offer complimentary estimating support for specific projects. If this is something you’re interested in, let us know.
Who we work with
Our Development Partners
We’re incredibly proud of the lasting partnerships that we have built at ESS with many of the nation’s most successful and highly respected developers. These are just a few names on our extensive list of trusted partners.
Our Teams in Action
Featured Development Projects
Our portfolio of commercial, residential, and industrial development projects features work that has shaped the face of the Midwest and continues to bring a positive impact to our region.