What ENC Construction & Development does

ENC Construction & Development is a Chicago-based general contractor and construction management firm providing pre-construction planning, construction management, and general contracting services to real estate developers and property owners across the Midwest. The firm operates with a 36-person team from its headquarters at 320 W Ohio Street, Unit 5N, Chicago, and holds Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certifications that qualify it for diversity-spend public and institutional opportunities in Illinois. Its delivery scope spans multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality ground-up developments, with marquee engagements including the $430 million Colman Yards project in Rockford (for J Jeffers & Co.), the 258-unit East Bank Residences in Aurora, and a 23-story Marriott hotel at 424 S Wabash (for DAC Developments).

The firm's core operational tooling is a proprietary project management system referred to as the "ENC Platform," used to coordinate trades, schedules, and project execution across active engagements, though specific technical architecture details are not publicly disclosed. Notable named clients include CityPads, Big Shoulders Developments, Engel & Völkers, DAC Developments, and J Jeffers & Co., indicating a Midwest developer-centric go-to-market approach driven by relationship-based business development rather than broad competitive bidding.

ENC's revenue model is project-based, earning construction management fees and general contracting margins on awarded contracts rather than recurring SaaS or subscription revenue. The firm is privately held, with no disclosed external funding rounds, and appears to reinvest internally to support headcount expansion and geographic reach across the Chicago metro, Rockford, and Aurora markets.

Name

ENC Construction & Development

Legal name

ENC Construction & Development

Website

https://enccd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENC Construction & Development is a Chicago-based MBE-certified general contractor and construction management firm serving Midwest real estate developers, delivering multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality projects across Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Contracting and Construction Management Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Pre-construction planning
• Commercial construction
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: One-time project-based revenue from general contracting services for commercial and residential construction projects. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts or cost-plus arrangements for construction services.
2. Construction Management Services: Fee-based construction management services where ENC oversees project execution, coordinates subcontractors, manages schedules, and maintains budgets for clients.
3. Pre-construction Services: Early-stage planning services including site analysis, value engineering, risk assessments, budgeting, and procurement support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ENC Construction & Development is a Chicago-based general contractor and construction management firm providing integrated construction services for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. The firm delivers pre-construction planning, construction feasibility analysis, construction management oversight, and general contracting execution using a partnership-based "Listen. Plan. Build." methodology, coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Product overview

ENC Construction & Development is a Chicago-based general contractor and construction management firm offering an integrated suite of construction services. Their core methodology follows a 'Listen.Plan.Build.' approach encompassing Pre-Construction Services (early-stage planning, procurement, budgeting, site analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments), Construction Management (project oversight, subcontractor coordination, schedule and budget management using advanced construction software), General Contracting (hands-on execution with trusted trade partners), and Construction Feasibility assessments (comprehensive project viability analysis). The company specializes in commercial spaces, residential developments, and infrastructure projects with a regional footprint in the Chicago area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Early-stage planning, procurement, and budgeting services for property developers and owners, including site analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments to validate constructability and cost-effectiveness before construction begins.
• Construction Management Oversight of project execution ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Coordinates subcontractors, manages schedules, and maintains budgets to deliver projects on time and within budget, supported by advanced construction software for project tracking.
• General Contracting Hands-on project oversight with trusted trade partners, providing integrity and accountability throughout the construction process to deliver predictable and consistent project experiences for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Construction Feasibility Comprehensive assessments analyzing proposed sites, budgets, timelines, and regulatory requirements to determine project viability before significant capital investment.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Power Construction: Chicago-headquartered general contractor/construction manager serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and residential clients. Closely comparable to ENC in regional footprint, project types, and relationship-driven developer sales model.
• Bulley & Andrews: Chicago-based general contractor specializing in construction management and general contracting for commercial, residential, and historic restoration projects. Directly comparable on GC/CM service mix and Midwest focus.
• Skender Construction: Chicago-based general contractor with integrated construction management, design-build, and self-perform capabilities across commercial, healthcare, and multifamily. Comparable Midwest-based GC with similar service portfolio.
• McHugh Construction: Chicago-based general contractor with a strong multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality portfolio. Directly comparable to ENC on segment focus and project types in the Chicago market.
• W.E. O'Neil Construction: Chicago-based general contractor delivering commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects across the Midwest. Directly comparable to ENC on geography, service mix (GC + construction management), and target customer base of developers and building owners.
• W.E. O'Neil Construction (alternate): Family-owned Chicago general contractor with diversified commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and healthcare construction. Similar GC/CM model and regional focus to ENC.
• Leopardo Construction: Chicago-based general contractor providing pre-construction, construction management, and design-build for commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily projects. Strong overlap with ENC's service offering and Chicagoland customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Construction: Major Chicago-based national general contractor with broad commercial, healthcare, and institutional portfolio. Larger incumbent competing for similar project types in the same regional market as ENC.
• Clark Construction Group: Large national general contractor with a Chicago office and mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial development experience. Larger incumbent competing for some of the same projects as ENC.
• Mortenson Construction: National general contractor with significant Chicago presence across commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects. Larger incumbent operating in the same geography and overlapping on several project types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/encconstruction
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYsGGkwEVu2M9ZjumN0UR3Q/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/enccd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enc-construction-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/encconstruction

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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