ESD Culture News

Performing top-notch work is its own reward, but it’s always good to be recognized for it.
 

The tragic killing of George Floyd once again brings to the forefront the unacceptable treatment of black Americans in our society.
 

The Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) 40 Under 40 award is given annually to 40 nonresidential building industry professionals ages 40 and younger who stand out through an assortment of personal and professional aspects of their lives.
 

Even with the best-laid plans, major events can turn everything sideways.
 

It was 2013 and our firm was building out infrastructure to work remotely when our first big test came.
 

CREW Chicago is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate. And its newest member is excited to help CREW achieve its mission.
 

ESD is honored to be recognized as a finalist in the Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards category of Consulting Engineer of the Year.
 

Appropriately enough, Women of Willis – a group started by ESD’s Julie Lardenoit and others – hosted its first event of 2020 in ESD’s Willis Tower space.
 

Giving back is a proud tradition at ESD. And one of the biggest ways we help those in need is through Golfing for Good, ESD’s annual campaign to support youth in our community.
 

At a women’s networking event, ESD’s Julie DeNardis Lardenoit met another woman from United who also worked at Willis Tower. Together, they decided to create Women of Willis, a network supporting women at Willis Tower and to create a community within the building.