
Building Management Systems Keeps Operating at Peak Efficiency for US Foods
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 (USF)-Manassas chose to integrate its HVAC system with a Building …
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Project Planning for the Uncontrollable
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 uncontrollable circumstances like extreme weather, labor shortages, and trade war …
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The Great Mississippi Doesn’t Deter ESI From Completing New Facility
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 until after Labor Day because of an unprecedented level of …
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In competitive times, ESI is a competitive employer. Apply today!
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 saw an ad in the newspaper or heard about a …
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Ben E. Keith’s New Award-Winning Foodservice Distribution Center
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, high-quality products. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, the company’s food …
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Going the Extra Mile in the Design-Build of a Food Facility
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 transparency and more accountability from food and beverage companies, sustainable …
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ESI Group joins Ben E. Keith at Alabama Groundbreaking
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 its distribution coverage in the Southeast by adding up to …
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Managing Food Facility Project Costs
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 aspects of a design-build project to be aware of that …
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Facility Tour at Ben E. Keith Facility in Texas
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. Ben E. Keith selected ESI as their design-build firm for …
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sysco Freshpoint in Dallas
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 construction management firm specializing in the food industry. ESI completed …
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