Having Essex on board during the design process permits phased construction, a proven technique for earlier completion and reduced costs.  

Essex works with the Architect to develop a construction program in which the design and construction phases are overlapped.  

For example, while the Architect is still working on drawings for interior finishes, Essex is preparing bid packages for the first construction portion (excavation, foundation, etc.) of the project.  Essex does not need to know details on the interior finishes in order to start excavation.  

In addition to permitting the Owner to occupy his facilities at the earliest possible time, phased construction can significantly reduce the impact of inflation on construction costs and save the Owner money.

Northwood Christian Church,
Springfield, Oregon

Essex worked very closely with the parishioners to give them the very best church building their money could buy.  The members of this church shared in the labor and reduced their cost significantly.