Quality

Our quality management process consists of quality control and quality assurance.

Quality Assurance (QA) is our process for systematic monitoring and evaluation of design to meet defined standards of quality. This includes reviewing concept design before major production begins and sharing lessons learned after a project is completed.

Quality Control (QC) is our system of control measures including periodic quality reviews during the production of construction documents. Our goal is to produce construction documents that meet our industry’s stringent standard of care.

While each project requires its own specialized approach, the tenets of QA/QC project management remain the same:

  • Create a project plan and manage it.
  • Be proactive with communication and the development of creative solutions.
  • Coordinate our effort across all project members and stake-holders.
  • Communicate regularly with all project members and stake-holders – listening actively.
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    Awards
    Top-Notch Work for Client Earns ESD Innovative Project Award

    Capital One is committed to sustainability and the health and wellness of their employees. ESD made sure Capital One could meet that commitment in a Minnesota building – and our work was so successful it won a top award.
     
    Lehrer Wins BD+C 40 Under 40 Award

    Each year, BD+C magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class features rising stars in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. This year, more than 200 candidates were nominated.
     
    Four Cheers for ESD Awards in 40 Under 40 Contest

    When team members of one company win 10 percent of the awards given by a leading national industry publication, that’s cause for celebration.
     
    Gupta Earns Alumni Award from Washington University

    It’s gratifying to be honored by your former school.
     
    Miyani Wins UIC Chancellor Award

    Winning an award is always a bright spot for a young engineer.
     
    ESD Captures Consulting Engineer of the Year Award

    It’s always nice to see top-notch work rewarded.
     
    Major ESD Project Wins AIA Award

    To create the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a number of firms formed a unified design team that focused on the patient.
     
    Kemp Captures Innovation of the Year Award

    A dedication to innovation has always been a key component of ESD’s culture.
     
    ESD Projects Capture Awards in AIA Chicago Contest

    The Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Chicago) announced the winners of its 63rd annual Design Excellence Awards – and ESD was involved in three of the winning projects.
     
    Wilson Receives Major Industry Award

    Each year, BD+C magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class features rising stars in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.
     
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      Latest Projects
      ESD Adds Dimming Control System, High-End Finishes for Client

      300 North LaSalle is a 57-story, 1.3 million-square-foot building with sweeping views of the Chicago River. ESD’s involvement with the structure includes providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering services for several base building projects and various tenant spaces – most recently, for Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm.
       
      ESD Project Gets Top-Notch Publicity in Business Insider

      When Atlassian decided to implement an open office at its new San Francisco space, ESD was there to help the $19 billion software firm make the best decisions.
       
      ESD Helps High-Rise Client Make History with WELL Certification

      ESD is always proud to steer clients toward the healthiest environment possible in their buildings.
       
      ESD Shows Elevator is the Way to Go at 77 West Wacker Drive

      ESD has been involved with the 77 West Wacker Drive building from its inception as the original design engineer.
       
      ESD Earns LEED v4 CI Silver Certification

      With the global adoption of LEED v4, ESD took on the challenge to de-bunk the perception that LEED v4 is too costly and too difficult to pursue.
       
      ESD Helps Law Firm Win Crain’s Award

      It could be said ESD took the law into its own hands.
       
      ESD Project for Beam Suntory Earns Crain’s Honor

      Not every office headquarters welcomes visitors with a bar.
       
      Lakhta Center, an ESD Project, Is Almost Finished

      The Lakhta Center, an office building in St. Petersburg, Russia that soars above 1,500 feet, is nearing the final stages of construction.
       
      ESD Project Is Cited as a Crain’s Coolest Office

      Capital One’s new offices on the 50th and 51st floors at 77 W. Wacker Drive were among the 11 Coolest Offices in Chicago 2018, as judged by Crain’s Chicago Business.
       
      ESD’s Work Is Solid Guarantee for Warranty Group

      In its previous space, The Warranty Group – which is part of Assurant – faced growing pains. The client’s goals for the new space at 175 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago included adding office space for its growing Chicago presence, to complete an executive restroom near the boardroom, to maintain a separate space for a sub-tenant – and to achieve all of this within a tight 12-week construction schedule.