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Do you have questions about designing and building during these uncertain times?  ESI’s Regional Manager, Luke Waite, talks to Biz Times focusing on the affects of COVID-19 for the Zones…

Smart technologies that address the growing desire for decreased operating costs, a reduction in energy consumption, and improved equipment life cycles are essential as food processors pursue LEED-certification. Partnering with…

An HVAC system can account for 44% of a commercial office building’s energy consumption.1 So, the potential of saving an average of 30%1 was part of the reason US Foods…

Project Planning for the Uncontrollable The promise of shorter timelines and lower costs has made design-build the dominant model in industrial construction. But both time and budget are subject to…

The Great Mississippi Doesn’t Deter ESI From Completing New Facility ESI broke ground on a new food facility in Marrero, Louisiana in January 2019, but the project was quickly delayed…

CraftMark Bakeries is a national industrial bakery that produces frozen bread dough for restaurants and bakeries. The existing facility is a 225,000-square-foot building that was originally built in 2014. Last…

Each year during the holiday season ESI Group, ESI’s IT firm, Valco Data, and all staff select a charity to raise money for.  ESI kicked off voting in November with…

ESI Group USA announced it has achieved Gold in the Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP safety management system. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment…

A siphonic roof drainage system is less expensive, more effective. The best money-saving ideas don’t have to be new – they just have to be new to your operation. In…

Recruiting employees for a design-build industry. Recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees these days can be quite cumbersome.  Think back to how you applied for your first job.  It’s likely you…

Photo by Erick Richter / www.CustomAerialImages.com With more than a century-long legacy in the food and beverage distribution industry, Ben E. Keith is known as the leader in delivering premium,…

How special efforts in the planning phases of a food facility project can help control costs down the line. Today’s design-build projects go beyond steel-and-beam projects. With consumers wanting more…

Michele Loppnow October 24, 2019 (Hartland, Wis. – October 24, 2019)  ESI Group USA, a nationally accredited design-build engineering and construction management firm specializing in the food industry, embraced an…

On October 16th, Ben E. Keith Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, Alabama.  The new facility will position the company to expand…

Whether building a greenfield project or renovating an existing food facility, construction costs can skyrocket. While some extra expenses can be completely out of a business’ control, there are many…

Frick’s Quality Meats is a fifth-generation family-owned meat processing company known for its artisan-style, value-added products, such as its hickory smoked ham cured with real cane sugar.  The company recently…

ESI Group recognized for construction excellence in 2018 Hartland, Wis. – ESI Group USA, a nationally accredited design-build engineering and construction management firm specializing in the food industry, was awarded…

When it comes to building a new or renovating an existing facility, one thing is for certain—gathering information can be taxing. That’s why ESI Group, Hartland, Wis., invested in a…

To complete a successful design-build project, companies must enforce communication, plan out a clearly-defined scope of work and hire an experienced contractor. That’s why commissioning has become a key ingredient…

Located in the Purdue Research Park at AmeriPlex in the heart of Indianapolis, just five minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport and right off the I-65 highway, sits a 225,000-square-foot…

Facility Tour at Ben E. Keith Facility in Texas Hartland, Wis. – ESI Group USA is a nationally accredited design-build engineering and construction management firm specializing in the food industry. …

Frick’s Quality Meats tapped ESI Group USA, Hartland, Wis., to expand its Washington, Mo., headquarters meat processing facility. The 28,000-plus-square-foot expansion includes a 15,000-squarefoot addition for casing, packaging, palletizing and…

Many of today’s food and beverage companies are adding on to existing facilities vs. building new. They’re adding or retrofitting space for additional product offerings, storage capacity and to promote…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michele Loppnow, ESI Group USA, mloppnow@esigroupusa.com  262.369.3535 Groundbreaking Ceremony held for Sysco Freshpoint in Dallas Hartland, Wis. – ESI Group USA is a nationally accredited design-build engineering and…