What Encompass Develop, Design & Construct does

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct is a privately held, full-service development, design, construction, and operations management firm headquartered in La Grange, Kentucky, serving the gaming, hospitality, retail/restaurant, and commercial/entertainment industries. The firm operates a single integrated offering that spans the entire project lifecycle, from initial market analysis, feasibility studies, and site selection through architecture, construction management, permitting, financing assistance, and post-completion facility maintenance. Its proprietary Sensory Informed Design™ methodology, a registered trademark, applies neuroscience research on memory formation to create multi-sensory experiential environments intended to drive guest loyalty in competitive hospitality and gaming settings.

The company pursues an enterprise-focused, consultative B2B sales model, engaging directly with major corporations through structured project methodologies rather than transactional channels. Its named customer base includes Caesars Entertainment, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Yum! Brands, Churchill Downs, Cordish Companies, Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel's, Boston Beer, Dine Brands, Keeneland, and several tribal gaming operators, indicating deep relationships across gaming, beverage, restaurant, and horse-racing verticals. A separate sister company, Encompass Native, operates as a Native American-owned entity to serve tribal partners, and the Encompass Why Foundation functions as a values-aligned charitable arm. With 11-50 employees and over 25 years of operating history under founder/owner John Stewart (President, registered architect, licensed contractor), the firm is positioned as a relationship-driven boutique rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct

Legal name

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct

Website

https://encompass-ddc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct is a privately held, full-service development, design, construction, and operations firm serving enterprise clients in gaming, hospitality, restaurant, and commercial industries from its La Grange, Kentucky headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction & Development Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Hospitality development
• Gaming facility construction
• Construction management
• Design build services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Development and Construction Services: Comprehensive project-based revenue from managing development, design, construction and operations for hospitality, retail, gaming and commercial projects. Services span the entire project lifecycle including owner's representation, construction management, architecture, permitting, financing assistance, and post-project facility maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct is a full-service development, design, construction, and operations management firm covering the entire project lifecycle from initial concept through ongoing facility maintenance. The company delivers owner's representation, construction management, architecture, permitting, financing assistance, market analysis, site selection, procurement, and post-project facility maintenance for hospitality, gaming, retail, and commercial clients. The firm differentiates through its proprietary Sensory Informed Design™ methodology, which applies neuroscience research on memory formation to create memorable experiential environments in hotel rooms, restaurants, gaming floors, and spas.

Product overview

Encompass Develop, Design & Construct is a single, unified offering—a full-service development, design, construction, and operations management firm serving the hospitality, retail, gaming, and commercial industries. The company's core services span the entire project lifecycle: from initial market analysis, feasibility studies, and site selection through architecture, construction management, permitting, and ongoing facility maintenance. The proprietary Sensory Informed Design™ methodology represents the firm's differentiated design approach, applying neuroscience to activate sensory memories that drive guest loyalty. Encompass Native operates as a separate Native American-owned and operated sister company serving the specific needs of Native American partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sensory Informed Design: A design approach that applies the science of memory formation by engaging all five senses to create unique, memorable experiences for hospitality and gaming environments.

Products and services

• Full-Lifecycle Development, Design, Construction & Operations Management An end-to-end development and construction management offering for hospitality, gaming, retail, and commercial clients covering owner's representation, market analysis, feasibility studies, site selection, architecture, permitting, financing assistance, procurement, construction management, and post-project facility maintenance.
• Sensory Informed Design™ A proprietary design methodology that applies neuroscience research on memory formation to craft environments where all five senses are engaged, creating lasting guest experiences in hospitality and gaming spaces such as hotel rooms, restaurants, gaming floors, and spas.
• Encompass Native (Sister Company) A separately operated Native American-owned entity delivering the same full-lifecycle development, design, construction, and operations services specifically tailored for Native American partners and tribal gaming enterprises.

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Encompass NativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNative American-owned and operated sister company established specifically to serve the needs of Native American partners. Enables company to work effectively with tribal gaming operations and other Native American business ventures. Represents strategic commitment to Native American business community.
• Encompass Why FoundationminorOthersCompany-founded foundation that provides opportunities for team members to serve organizations meeting community needs. Currently partners with High Point, a volunteer-driven organization providing hope, spiritual guidance and opportunities to individuals and families in need.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@encompassddc8526
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/501317
• Xx.com/encompassddc
• Facebookfacebook.com/encompass-develop-design-construct-432926163480043

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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