Edwards Engineering

What Edwards Engineering does

Edwards Engineering is a family-owned, full-service mechanical systems and services contractor headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, founded in 1979. The company designs, fabricates, installs, services, and maintains commercial and industrial HVAC, sheet metal, piping, and boiler/chiller systems for healthcare, multi-family residential, manufacturing, education, office, and government customers across the Chicago metro area and Northwest Indiana. Its core technology stack combines in-house mechanical engineering (BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, FABmep 2014, computerized load calculation) with a 52,000 sq ft pipe and sheet metal fabrication facility and specialized credentials (LEED AP BD+C, National Board R-Stamp, master chiller technician, OSHA 30/Three Rivers/Arc Flash safety training). Edwards operates on a project-based revenue model for new construction and installation work supplemented by recurring multi-year preventive maintenance and 24/7 emergency HVAC service agreements, with a flexible hybrid maintenance pricing structure that can be tailored to full-system or component-specific coverage. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales driven by a project portfolio, customer referrals, property management relationships, competitive bidding, and a GSA Schedule 03FAC federal channel. The company has delivered marquee projects including O'Hare Airport Terminal 3, Walgreens Corporate Headquarters, W.W. Grainger World Headquarters (800,000 sq ft), University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, Resurrection Medical Center bed tower, and the Optima three-tower 900,000 sq ft condominium development, alongside emerging energy-efficiency retrofit and Class 10,000 FDA-compliant cleanroom capabilities.

Name

Edwards Engineering

Legal name

Edwards Engineering

Website

https://edwardsengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edwards Engineering is a family-owned, full-service commercial and industrial mechanical contractor in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, designing, fabricating, installing, and servicing HVAC, sheet metal, piping, boiler, and chiller systems for healthcare, multi-family, manufacturing, education, office, and government customers in the Chicago metro area and Northwest Indiana since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Mechanical Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Mechanical systems contracting
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Industrial piping installation
• Building mechanical design

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Systems Installation: New construction and installation of commercial HVAC systems, piping, and sheet metal work for buildings. Projects range from design phase through construction and installation.
2. HVAC Service and Maintenance: 24/7 emergency repair services, preventative maintenance programs, and facility management solutions for commercial mechanical systems. Includes customized maintenance agreements with diagnostic inspections, engineering assistance, and equipment replacement budgeting.
3. Design and Engineering Services: In-house mechanical systems design and engineering, including BIM, AutoCAD, Revit drafting, permit drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings. Licensed in both Illinois and Indiana.
4. Sheet Metal and Pipe Fabrication: On-site fabrication of pipe and sheet metal components for construction projects. Fabricates steam, hydraulics, lube oil, grease, water, compressed air, gas, and process piping systems.
5. Government Contract Services (GSA): Facilities maintenance services under GSA Schedule 03FAC for government mechanical projects in Region 5.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edwards Engineering is a full-service commercial and industrial mechanical systems contractor delivering HVAC installation, 24/7 repair, preventative maintenance, in-house pipe and sheet metal fabrication, industrial piping (including sanitary and pharmaceutical-grade), and mechanical systems design with LEED engineering support. Operating from a 52,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company serves as a one-stop shop taking projects from design through installation and ongoing service across healthcare, multi-family, manufacturing, education, office/retail, industrial, and government facilities in the Chicago metro area and Northwest Indiana.

Product overview

Edwards Engineering is a full-service mechanical systems contractor providing commercial and industrial HVAC services. The company operates a portfolio of core services including HVAC Service, Sheet Metal fabrication and installation, Piping systems (industrial, food-grade, and pharmaceutical grade), and Mechanical Systems Design. Supporting services include Commercial Boiler and Chiller Services, Service Retrofits, Commercial Facility Management, LEED Engineering, Energy Efficiency Upgrades, and Cleanroom Construction. With a 52,000 square foot fabrication facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company offers in-house manufacturing capability that enables fast-track construction and custom solutions for complex mechanical systems projects across healthcare, multi-family, manufacturing, education, office, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial HVAC Service Commercial HVAC installation, repair, and preventative maintenance services for hospitals, multi-family buildings, offices, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and institutions, supported by 30 factory-trained service technicians and 24/7 emergency response.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation In-house custom sheet metal fabrication and ductwork installation for HVAC and industrial applications, performed in the company's 52,000 sq. ft. Elk Grove Village fabrication facility.
• Industrial Piping Systems Fabrication and installation of industrial piping for steam, hydraulics, water, compressed air, gas, food-grade 3A sanitary stainless steel, and pharmaceutical-grade applications in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering Complete HVAC and mechanical systems design services including load calculations, BIM-based 3D coordination, AutoCAD/Revit drafting, permit and as-built drawings, and LEED green building certification support, delivered by in-house engineers licensed in Illinois and Indiana.
• Commercial Boiler Services (R-Stamp Certified) Commercial boiler installation, maintenance, and repair services including tube replacement, refractory work, ASME pressure vessel repair, and boiler room design, performed under National Board 'R' Stamp certification.
• Commercial Chiller Services Installation, service, and repair for commercial chillers covering centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating types, delivered by an industry-certified master chiller technician and 10 factory-trained chiller technicians.
• HVAC Service Retrofits and Equipment Replacement Retrofit and replacement services for aging HVAC equipment including rooftop units, make-up air units, fan coil units, and demand ventilation upgrades that improve energy efficiency in existing commercial buildings.
• Cleanroom Construction Class 10,000 cleanroom construction including HEPA filtration, bag-in/bag-out exhaust systems, process piping, particle counters, vacuum pumps, and control systems built to FDA standards for pharmaceutical and healthcare production facilities.
• Commercial Facility Management Solutions End-to-end commercial facility management covering mechanical systems, security systems, and ongoing operations support for industrial facilities, office buildings, and high-rise properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• $26,000+ annual gas savings with 1.6 year ROI for demand ventilation projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISN (ISN.net)minorOthersIndependent contractor management platform membership providing third-party verification of safety, insurance, and business qualifications for contractor qualification purposes.
• Society of Professional Engineers (SPE)minorOthersProfessional engineering organization membership supporting industry standards and professional development.
• SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)minorOthersIndustry trade association membership for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors providing standards, training, and industry representation.
• General Services Administration (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSA Schedule holder (Contract GS-21F-0166W) authorized to provide facilities maintenance services to federal government agencies under GSA Schedule 03FAC in Region 5. Accredited since 2010.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)minorOthersProfessional engineering society membership supporting adherence to ASME codes and standards for pressure vessels and piping systems.
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)minorOthersProfessional HVAC society membership supporting adherence to industry standards for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning engineering.
• US Green Building Council (USGBC)minorOthersMembership supporting LEED certification projects and green building initiatives. Edwards Engineering has LEED AP BD+C on staff.
• Pipefitters Chicago Local 597minorOthersUnion partnership for skilled pipefitter labor providing qualified workforce for piping projects.
• Local 73 (Sheet Metal Workers)minorOthersUnion partnership for skilled sheet metal workers providing qualified workforce for fabrication and installation projects.
• Lean Construction InstituteminorOthersEdwards Engineering is a member of the Lean Construction Institute, incorporating lean construction management principles into project delivery.
• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance)minorOthersProfessional association membership for materials protection and performance in industrial applications.
• MCA (Mechanical Contractors Association)minorOthersMechanical contractors association membership supporting industry standards and business practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kelso-Burnett Company: Chicago-area HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers with installation and 24/7 service — overlapping trade and geography.
• Mechanical Inc. Hammond, Indiana-based full-service mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in the Chicago/NW Indiana region with HVAC, piping, plumbing, and sheet metal services — direct geographic and service overlap with Edwards Engineering.
• Hill Mechanical Group: Chicago-based mechanical contractor providing HVAC, piping, plumbing, and building services for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers — closely overlapping with Edwards' customer mix and Chicago footprint.
• AMS Mechanical Systems: Illinois-based mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal for commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients in the Midwest — comparable service offering and customer verticals.
• Murphy Mechanical Company: Chicago-area mechanical contractor providing HVAC service, installation, and fabrication for commercial and institutional buildings — similar scope and regional focus.
• Bowman Mechanical Services: Midwestern mechanical services contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, piping, and facility services to commercial customers — comparable mid-market mechanical profile.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: National publicly traded mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and piping across commercial and industrial markets — a much larger platform with overlapping service capabilities to Edwards.
• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction/services firm in the U.S., with extensive Midwest presence in commercial HVAC, piping, and building services — broad incumbent competing for the same institutional and healthcare work.
• Limbach Holdings: Specialty mechanical contractor focused on HVAC, plumbing, and building controls for commercial and institutional customers, with growing Midwest exposure — comparable niche positioning at greater scale.
• APi Group: Global safety, specialty, and industrial services conglomerate with mechanical contracting and HVAC service capabilities through various subsidiaries — represents the consolidator tier that competes for large institutional and government accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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