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Barrows Excavation Joins ESS Companies

We are proud to welcome Barrows Excavation (Barrows) to ESS Companies. Based in Berryville, Arkansas, Barrows specializes in utility and general excavation, with deep expertise in underground electric and gas infrastructure.

“I’m Fine.” (It’s Been Six Months.)

Everyone thinks they have to get through it alone but a crew is a team for a reason, and pretending to have it handled forever isn't actually a plan.

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: The ESS Foundation Invests in Springdale’s Heavy Equipment Training Program

The ESS Foundation is proud to support Springdale Public Schools' Heavy Equipment Training Program with a $15,000 grant, provided as $7,500 per year over a two-year period.

ESS Foundation Awards Multi-Year Grant to Stephens College Women in Trades Program

The ESS Foundation is proud to support the Stephens College Women in Trades program with grants of $15,000 in 2026 and an additional $15,000 in 2027.

Protect Your Mental Health On and Off the Job

During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to pause and take ownership of what keeps you on the grind.

Shareholder Week 2026: A Celebration Built by Owners

Shareholder Week is a full‑throttle celebration of the employee-owners who power ESS Companies. And this year? We partied like owners, all month long.

ESS Companies Named Heart of America ESOP Company of the Year

This award recognizes an organization that shows a commitment to employee ownership through action.

Celebrating Women Who Move the Industry Forward

This Women in Construction Week, we’re celebrating the women who move our industry forward.

ESCO Construction Co. Joins ESS Companies

We are excited to welcome ESCO Construction Co. (ESCO) to ESS Companies. Based in Evergreen, Colorado, ESCO specializes in earthmoving, underground utility installation, and concrete paving.

ESS Foundation Donates $10,000 to Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis

The ESS Foundation, has donated $10,000 to Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis.

ESS Foundation Supports the Southwest with $25,000 Donation to West-MEC

The ESS Foundation, the employee-owner-led nonprofit of ESS Companies (ESSC), made its first-ever donation in the Southwest region.

Fueling the Future at Dirt World Summit 2025

The ESS Foundation showed up strong at Dirt World Summit 2025, sharing its mission with more than 1,500 industry leaders.

We Are Owners: Employee Ownership Month 2025

Employee-owners across ESS Companies have leaned into how they act like an owner.

Swinging for a Stronger Future

This year’s three recipients — Madison Allen, Owen Lockard, and Addison Powell — were presented with a large commemorative check at the Golf Classic to highlight the achievement.

Strong Minds, Safe Sites: Real Talk From the Field

This industry is intense, so it’s important to stay sharp. A few solid habits can make a huge difference in keeping your head clear and your crew strong.

ESS Companies Welcomes Monks Construction

We are proud to announce that Monks Construction, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has officially joined ESS Companies!

ESS Companies Earns Regional Recognition on ENR Top Contractors Lists

This year, ESS Companies (ESSC) is proud to be recognized on not one, but two ENR Top Contractors Lists: ranked at #32 in the Midwest and #15 in the Southwest.

Investing in the Future: ESS Foundation and Former Employee-Owner Fund Construction Camp

A former employee-owner with Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), Rusty created an opportunity to invest in the future workforce.

Colors for a Cause

Achen-Gardner Construction partnered with the Arizona Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Young Professionals to help raise $11,973 for Save the Family.

Touch-A-Truck at Litchfield Park

Achen-Gardner Construction had loads of fun at the Litchfield Park Touch-A-Truck event passing out swag and showing off some of our equipment.

All in on Ownership: ESOP Month 2024

From epic initiatives to real talk with our leaders, this month was all about showcasing the benefits of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Luke Stevens’ ESOP Success Story

At ESS Companies (ESSC), we change lives through employee ownership every day. Superintendent and long-time employee-owner, Luke Stevens, is a testament to the power of ownership.

The ESS Foundation 7th Annual Golf Classic

Hundreds came together to support the ESS Foundation’s mission of promoting careers in construction and providing opportunities for the future workforce.

Tough Enough to Talk about Mental Health

We’re no strangers to tough conditions. We work through the heat, the cold, and the grind to get the job done. But, there’s one battle a lot of us fight that doesn’t get talked about: mental health.

Building Futures: ESS Foundation Awards 40 Scholarships

The future of construction is starting to take shape! The ESS Foundation is committed to helping lay the groundwork for the future of our industry.

Emery Sapp Ranked #33 on ENR Midwest Top Contractors List

ESS Companies (ESSC) is thrilled to announce that Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) has been ranked #33 out of 84 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest Top Contractors list.

Rummel Employees Make a Difference at Feed My Starving Children Event

Over the course of two hours, the volunteers packed an impressive 188 boxes of meals destined for children in need around the world. Our Rummel team was thrilled to contribute significantly, packing 30 of those boxes.

ESS Companies Ranked 119 on ENR’s Top 400 List

ESS Companies (ESSC) has been ranked #119 on the 2024 Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 400 General Contractors list and #49 on their Top Domestic Heavy Contractors list!

ESS Foundation Pledges $50,000 to Northland Career Center

The ESS Foundation announced its commitment to support the Northland Career Center’s capital campaign with a total donation of $50,000 over the next five years.

Record Growth, ‘Monster Year’ Puts ESS Companies over $1B Mark

Revenue topped the $1 billion mark for the first time in ESS Companies' (ESSC) 52-year history — increasing 491% over a five-year span with an average increase of 140% every year.

Celebrating Employee Ownership: Stock Price Reveal Parties

The dust has settled and the boots kicked off, but the excitement from our big ESS Companies (ESSC) stock price reveal parties rages on! Daily content shared project updates, provided key company information, and built suspense for the big stock price reveal.

Howard Pyle Safety Award Winner

The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council has chosen Rummel Construction, part of the ESS Companies (ESSC) family of brands, for the prestigious Howard Pyle Safety Award!

Protecting and Promoting ESOPs Requires Action and Advocacy

This ESOP Month is a time to reinvigorate our ongoing efforts to advocate for our people and for ESOPs around the country. We’re proud to work with advocacy organizations nationwide to advance legislation and support elected officials working to strengthen employee ownership.

InVESTed in Ownership

This year’s class of newly Vested Owners join a long line of employee owners dedicated to bettering both their craft and their company. Congratulations Class of 2023!

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