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ESI Group Announces Key Leadership Promotions
HARTLAND, WI., November 7, 2024 – ESI Group USA, a nationwide design-build firm specializing in climate-controlled design and construction, is pleased to announce the promotion of three key leaders within the…
Going Green Without Breaking the Bank
ESG (environment, social and governance) in the food industry is considered a crucial hill to climb because of the sector’s impact on the planet, people and standards of governance. As…
New Market Tax Credits for Meat Processor
New Market Tax Credits, allocated from the Department of Treasury, are being used to help construct a new meat processing facility in Oklahoma. The program is set up as a…
Will’s Journey from Intern to Team Member
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Will Eveland, who turned his passion for construction into a full-time position at ESI. Through hands-on experience, dedicated fieldwork, and a…
Building Connections: Commitment, Integrity, and Relationships with Bobby D.
Hosts of the COOL TIMES PODCAST, Vince and Jenna Free of FREEZ Construction, sit down with Bobby Degregorio, ESI Group’s Vice President of Business Development. They discuss how ESI’s core…
Certified CEBA Professional – Jason Hamilton
Congratulations to Jason Hamilton, Preconstruction team member at ESI Group, for earning the CEBA Professional Certification.
Certified CEBA Professional – Teddy Martin
Bridor selects ESI Group to establish the first greenfield bakery manufacturing facility in the Salt Lake City area.
Smarter, Space-Saving Automation
FEATURED TOPIC As the post-COVID food industry grapples with a shrinking labor force and feeding a growing population, facility operators are turning to automation to improve efficiency, cut waste, and…
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The Financial Decision Behind Automation Install
PROJECT FEATURE For one pet food producer, the decision to install automation came down to finances. “When comparing the project costs versus the transportation and logistics costs, the company realized…
Bridor Selects ESI Group to Establish First Greenfield Bakery
Bridor selects ESI Group to establish the first greenfield bakery manufacturing facility in the Salt Lake City area.
ESI Group Designs and Builds Greenfield Meat Facility for Centrillium Protein
ESI Group partners with Centrillium Protein on the design-build of their meat processing facility in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Bridor partners with ESI Group on bakery expansion
ESI Group partners with Bridor to expand its bakery production facility in Vineland, New Jersey.
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Understanding Two Distinct Project Delivery Methods, Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build
The choice between DB and DBB depends on project complexity, timeline, and the owner’s priorities. DB offers streamlined communication, faster project delivery, and reduced owner risk.
ESI Group awarded design-build of PFG’s expansion project
ESI Group partners with Performance Food Group to expand its refrigerated warehouse in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Designing Tomorrow’s Facility Today
A new report1 highlights that food processors are not just responsible for processing food. Today’s facility owners are now tasked with following stricter food safety requirements, employee welfare, and environmental…
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Design-Build Your Facility for Improved Climate Control
Learn ways food facilities can improve the control of their thermal envelope when considering a facility renovation, expansion, or greenfield.
Sysco-Sygma Beefs Up Its Cold Storage
Sygma, a Sysco company, partners with ESI Group to design and build out a tenant space to include convertible cooler spaces for future needs.
Plant Renovation
To move beyond capacity shortcomings, a renovation of your facility might be in order. ESI chimes in on ways to get around challenges.
4 Ways A Design-Build Firm Can Manage Your Project Costs
Four ways a design-build firm can manage project costs. Read more on locking in pricing, preordering materials, and negotiating contracts.
Value Engineering Curbs Costs
Exploring alternate designs and materials is a savvy way to curb project costs. Invest in scheduling tools to optimize construction.
Recognized for construction excellence in 2022
ESI Group is being recognized for excellence in construction by ABC Wisconsin for the design and construction of a Greenfield Food Distribution Facility in Alabama.
Overcoming the Cold Storage Deficit
Cold storage construction is projected to reach $19.6 billion in value by 2027, an increase of 13.8 percent per year, yet capacity is only projected to grow by 1 percent through 2023.
Responding to the Need for Cold Storage
Whether leasing, renovating, or building a new site, food suppliers and distributors are responding to the increased need for cold storage.
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Granular Level Planning Identifies Construction Bottlenecks
ESI Group is using the Takt planning solution on a 250,000 sq. ft. design/build greenfield project for a Midwest beef packer. Takt creates what-if scenarios and maps them in a…

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