Installation Specialists

What Installation Specialists does

Installation Specialists, Inc. (ISI) is a family-owned commercial interiors installation company founded in 1973 in Chicago and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. The company provides installation, receiving, delivery, asset management, and project management services for commercial furniture, architectural walls, window coverings, and millwork, serving as the last-mile execution arm for major OEMs, contract furniture dealers, general contractors, interior designers, architects, and end users across corporate, public sector, education, healthcare, and hospitality verticals. ISI reports operating in 90% of Chicago Loop buildings and is self-described as Chicago's largest commercial furniture installation company and the second largest of its kind in the United States.

The business is built around a skilled labor pool of 200+ full-time union carpenters averaging 20 years of experience, backed by 200,000 square feet of secure, climate-controlled warehousing, 17 receiving docks, and a fleet of trucks and vans. ISI's technology stack centers on OrderWorks, a proprietary operating system and CRM that manages the full quote-to-invoice workflow, augmented by PlanGrid for construction documentation, SnapTracker for furniture asset management, and a custom mobile app for real-time field communication. The company also offers custom woodworking (20+ master carpenters), window coverings, facility decommissioning, product care (refinishing, reupholstery, repair), and an online self-serve delivery scheduling portal.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts billed on scope, complexity, and labor, with no public pricing disclosure. Customer acquisition is relationship-led through long-standing manufacturer and dealer partnerships (Allsteel, Haworth, Kimball, MillerKnoll, Steelcase, Teknion, and others), supplemented by a website Request-an-Estimate channel and FSN peer network relationships. The company has worked with dealers in 28 states, indicating national channel reach even though physical installation is concentrated in Chicagoland. Family ownership remains in place under CEO John Sprenzel, son of founders Bud and Shirley Sprenzel.

Name

Installation Specialists

Legal name

Installation Specialists, Inc.

Website

https://isi-install.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Installation Specialists (ISI) is a family-owned commercial furniture installation company founded in 1973, serving Chicagoland manufacturers, dealers, contractors, and end users with installation, receiving, delivery, and asset management of commercial furniture, architectural walls, window coverings, and millwork.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Furniture Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Flooring Installation Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (CRAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Commercial furniture installation
• Architectural wall installation
• Warehouse receiving delivery
• Furniture asset management
• Millwork installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Core revenue stream from installation of commercial furniture, architectural walls, window coverings, and millwork. Billed as professional services with pricing based on project scope, complexity, and labor requirements.
2. Receiving and Delivery Services: Warehouse receiving, storage, and delivery services. Includes scheduling of product deliveries, dock commitment times, and fleet logistics for transporting product to job sites.
3. Asset Management Services: Long-term product storage using SnapTracker for tagging and digital footprint. Three tiers of service representing range of cost-effective solutions. Includes depreciation accounting, disposition action steps, and searchable inventory classification.
4. Product Care and Maintenance: Wood and soft furniture restoration and maintenance including touch-up, refinishing, repair, reupholstery, and cleaning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Installation Specialists, Inc. (ISI) provides professional installation of commercial furniture, architectural walls, window coverings, and millwork for the Chicagoland market. The company complements installation with warehouse receiving, secure storage, fleet delivery, asset management, product care, and project management services for manufacturers, dealers, contractors, designers, and end users across corporate, education, healthcare, hospitality, and public-sector facilities.

Product overview

Installation Specialists, Inc. (ISI) is a commercial furniture installation company offering a comprehensive suite of installation and logistics services for Chicagoland. The core offering includes furniture installation, custom woodworking, window coverings, architectural walls, and warehouse & logistics. ISI operates its proprietary OrderWorks platform for project management and CRM, supplemented by third-party tools including PlanGrid for construction documentation and SnapTracker for asset management. Additional services include product care (cleaning, refinishing, repair, reupholstery), project management, and technical specialties. The company serves manufacturers, dealers, general contractors, interior designers, architects, and end users across corporate, commercial, governmental, educational, healthcare, and hospitality facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SnapTracker: Asset management software system used by ISI for furniture asset tracking and inventory management.
• OrderWorks

Products and services

• Furniture Installation
• Custom Woodworking Installation
• Window Coverings & Shade Installation
• Architectural Wall Installation
• Warehouse & Logistics
• Asset Management Services
• Product Care
• Project Management
• Technical Specialties

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of project waste from job sites is recycled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Facilities Services Network (FSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational peer group of independent installation firms focused on professionalism and progress in commercial installations. ISI is an active member, gaining access to global best practices that are incorporated into their operations. The partnership provides insight into international best practices and industry benchmarking.
• SnapTracker (by Kisp)coreTechnology or IntegrationISI utilizes SnapTracker, the industry-standard software for furniture asset management, to tag and provide digital footprint for client assets. Enables real-time visibility to inventory, tracking of work orders and product pulls, and documentation with photos and barcodes. Clients have 24/7 access via secure online interface.
• PlanGrid (Autodesk)coreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction project software used by ISI project managers and foremen for site photos, notations with timestamp technology, and integrated reporting. Part of ISI's digital toolbox for project documentation and communication.
• OrderWorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationISI's proprietary operating system and CRM that handles everything from quote to invoice. Includes workflow automation for project coordination, receiving, scheduling, dispatch, and invoice processing.
• AllsteelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture manufacturer partner. ISI has established relationships and installs Allsteel products as part of commercial interiors projects.
• HaworthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture manufacturer partner. ISI installs Haworth products and has deep product knowledge across their lines.
• Kimball InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture manufacturer partner. ISI has established long-term relationship for installing Kimball products.
• MillerKnollmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture manufacturer partner (includes Herman Miller brand). ISI installs MillerKnoll products across commercial interiors.
• SteelcasemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture manufacturer partner. ISI has extensive experience with Steelcase systems furniture and architectural wall products.
• TeknionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor furniture and architectural wall manufacturer partner. ISI is widely known for proficiency with Teknion products.
• DIRTTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural wall manufacturer. ISI wall teams have installed substantial amounts of DIRTT products.
• InfiniummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural wall manufacturer. ISI is a leading installer of Infinium wall products in Chicagoland.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: CBRE is the largest commercial real estate services firm globally with a substantial facility management division. A broad incumbent whose integrated facility services intersect with ISI's installation and asset management work for corporate occupiers.
• CORT Business Services: CORT is a national provider of commercial furniture rental, relocation, and installation services. A broader incumbent offering parallel installation capability as part of a wider furniture services portfolio targeting corporate clients.
• ABM Industries: ABM Industries is a leading integrated facility services provider offering janitorial, parking, and facility maintenance. A broader incumbent whose facility services overlap with ISI's enterprise offerings and provides a valuation benchmark for facility services businesses.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services firm offering facility management and workplace services. A broad incumbent operating in the same ecosystem as ISI, with deep relationships to corporate occupiers.
• Sodexo Group: Sodexo is a global facility services and food services provider with significant workplace and integrated facility management operations. A broad incumbent offering services that intersect with ISI's commercial installation and facility offerings.
• ISS A/S: ISS A/S is a global facility services company providing workplace, technical, and integrated facility management. A broad incumbent parallel to ISI in the facility services ecosystem serving multi-national corporate clients.

Direct peers

• Tangram Interiors: Tangram Interiors is a major US commercial interiors firm offering furniture installation alongside dealership and workplace strategy services. Directly comparable to ISI as a national commercial furniture installation provider with multi-vertical coverage.
• Henricksen: Henricksen is a Chicago-based commercial interiors company providing office furniture, design, and installation services across the Midwest. The most directly comparable peer given shared geography, customer base, and overlapping installation/dealer capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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