Testimonials

"Essex General Construction completed an extensive remodel, seismic upgrade and addition to our headquarters complex. We occupied the building throughout construction. They successfully worked around us, coordinating their activities so we could continue to serve our members during construction. Essex delivered quality and value, while coming in under our initial budget. They were great people to work with. I highly recommend Essex and would work with them again without hesitation."

“Beginning early in design and throughout construction, Essex brought a cohesive team approach with all players dedicated to our project’s success. Their value engineering input was especially helpful, and happened at the right time to keep our project on schedule. Their build team was fully committed, and effectively managed the subcontractors and the inspection process. I recommend Essex without hesitation and would work with them again.” 

"Working with Essex is all about teamwork and collaboration. I really appreciate the diligence and attention to detail provided during pre-construction and throughout the process. The team is always prepared and understands what it takes to deliver a successful project."

"We’ve relied on Essex to construct all of our restaurants since 2007. They are great communicators and they move quickly once we secure a new space. They anticipate and avoid problems, and provide timely information so we can open our cafes on time and under budget."

"We know we made the right choice by selecting Essex. They successfully navigated the challenges of our complex renovation and addition while keeping our credit union running and everyone safe. The quality of their work speaks for itself."

“Essex worked collaboratively with us during design to develop a plan to meet our highest priority goals within our budget. During construction, they provided excellent service characterized by honesty and integrity. Their helpful suggestions allowed us to meet even more of our needs within our budget. I am happy to recommend Essex without hesitation.”

"It was a pleasure working with the whole crew at Essex on the Airport Terminal Expansion project. I think the final project is a great improvement to our facility both functionally and aesthetically. It is an effort we can all be proud of as we fly in and out of Eugene. I appreciate the skills, organization, sustainability and true teamwork that Essex brought to the Terminal project. It was your commitment to partnering with the City that was essential to the success of this very challenging project. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with you again."

“Cornerstone Community Housing develops high-quality multi-family housing for individuals and families living on limited incomes. We need a contractor who is dedicated to quality and is committed to delivering our developments on budget and on time. Most importantly, we want a contractor with integrity, whom we can rely on and trust. We want someone who is as dedicated to the success of our projects as we are. We found such a contractor in Jon Texter and Essex General Construction.”

“I rank Essex as the best general contractor I have worked with over the years and look forward to possible future collaboration." 

“I need a contractor that’s a true partner. I need a team that has empathy for me and my position. I want my projects done on time and on budget, or better yet ahead of time and under budget. That’s one of the reasons why I work with Essex.”

"Essex was a true design-build partner on our project. They were the right choice and a good fit for how we build our restaurants. Their communications were great, and they cared as much about our budget and timeline as we did."

"The Essex team were great partners to work with and I hope to be able to do so again soon.”

"I’m so glad we selected Essex for our project. From the start they were exceptional collaborators, adept at problem solving and providing creative solutions. I look forward to working with them on future projects."

"Essex was committed to the success of our project. Their team was well organized, and provided great follow through, a positive attitude and a high quality project. They were happy to work with our existing vendors, and our vendors couldn’t say enough positive things about working with them. Even with all the unexpected occurrences that took place during construction, including the biggest snow storm in Eugene in years, Essex kept the project moving forward. We are life-long Essex fans!"

"On several occasions we have worked on construction projects with Essex GC. In every case it has been a smooth and enjoyable experience. The scope of our collaboration extends from simple solar canopy repairs on up to the more than three-million-dollar development of the Guaranty RV Travel Center in Junction City, OR.

I whole heartedly recommend the team at Essex General Construction for any commercial construction project in our region."

"As the Eugene Airport Project Manager, I had the pleasure of working with Essex General Construction on our recent Airport Terminal Expansion Project. Throughout the course of the project Essex always demonstrated a high level of professionalism. Essex' Project Manager prioritized activities appropriately and when challenges came up Essex demonstrated advanced problem solving skills. As with any major expansion project, operational issues after completion of construction are bound to come up. Essex has been extremely responsive in addressing those issues in a timely manner. The Terminal Expansion Project had many unforeseen complexities and Essex General Construction fostered a cooperative working environment throughout two years of construction and delivering an excellent final product."

“Essex became an integral member of our team from day one. They were committed to the success of our project, and were our trusted partners throughout the project. We particularly valued their expertise, knowledge and advice, especially during the value engineering phase. Our project was completed on time and on budget. We know we got the best value possible. They are a great team and I recommend them without hesitation.”

“Essex has built five multi-family and student housing developments for me and my partners, including a multi-phase development, and I will continue to rely on them in the future. When I think of Essex the first word that comes to mind is trust. They deliver our projects on time and always come in under budget. They anticipate challenges a mile ahead. They look out for our best interests. We’ve developed a true partnership. And, bottom line they are fun to work with.”

The Essex team works with focus, passion and integrity. They provide heavy principal involvement and their team of seasoned professionals are honest, dedicated, and deliver a high-quality project. They set the tone early in the design phase, with pro-active communications, diligence and a commitment to setting realistic expectations for our projects. I trust Essex to provide high quality, cost effective construction. 

“Essex provided everything you can hope for in a general contractor and more. They were a true partner, bringing our project in under budget and ahead of schedule. They attended the (sometimes contentious) public meetings, and even milled the trees harvested on site to create gazebos, picnic tables, benches and other artistic elements that made this new community truly special.”

"The Essex team was always quick to respond and provided the information I needed to make the best decisions possible. They worked hard to accommodate our needs, and working with them was enjoyable. They understood that we are a non-profit, and that limiting our costs was an important consideration. They discounted their fees and went above and beyond to solicit in-kind contributions from their subcontractors and suppliers. We love our building, and can’t thank the Essex team enough for helping us achieve our goals."

"How we look at things matters. At Essex we don't have problems, only opportunities to excel."

“Essex scored a 10 out of 10 on The Whitney. It was an excellent experience. Their people are great and they know how to get things done. They even delivered our project under budget.”

“Essex General Construction is an outstanding community partner. They are currently partnering with Lane Arts Council to ensure that every elementary student in the Bethel School District has access to arts education. Not only are they a champion for the arts, but truly care about underserved members of our community. We are extremely fortunate to have Essex model how businesses can be socially-minded and make an impact in our community.”

“I recommend the Essex team without hesitation. They provide great communications, transparency in costs and reporting, and a high level of professionalism in all that they do.”

“I’ve worked with several contractors over the years. Most recently I worked with Essex to build our new milling facility. Hands down they are the best. They were our partners from start to finish. I will definitely work with Essex on my next project.”

“We highly recommend Essex General Construction. Their superintendent minimized disruptions so we could continue serving our community. The construction process went smoothly, and on top of that, our project came in under budget. We couldn’t be happier.”

“Your team was fantastic to work with as always! It is so refreshing to work with such honorable, knowledgeable, and non-combative contractors!”

"Effective rain screen systems are essential to the longevity of buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Essex understands this. They pay close attention to the critical details, fully staff their projects and always follow through on the execution. They are great team players and excellent communicators. I’m always happy to work on an Essex project."

"A fabulous company and a fabulous team. They were a joy to work with. Essex completed our project under budget and ahead of schedule!"