In 1972, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. began with a single piece of construction equipment, one employee and a straightforward business philosophy: being in business tomorrow means satisfying our customers today. Since then, our company has expanded to become a regionally recognized construction company with successful projects in five states.

With offices in Kansas City, Springfield, Mo., and Columbia, Mo., ESS continues to honor the principles of customer service initiated by Co-founder and President Billy Sapp. Employee-owned since 1999, our more than 500 employees are committed to meeting our clients’ need for excellence.

To be recognized as the leading infrastructure contractor throughout the Midwest region.

• Clients will return to the company with future work.
• Employees will be proud to work for Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. and will benefit from that association.
• The company will expand its market share in all areas of endeavor.
• The foundations of tomorrow will be built on the efforts of Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. today.

Our Clients

Our clients deserve quality construction, outstanding service, sound advice and timely completion.

Our Employees

The employee-ownership of our company and the diversity of our construction expertise are cornerstones for the company’s success.

Work Ethics

Honoring our company's traditional values, while adjusting to market changes and expanding our capabilities to meet the challenges of those changes, will assure the long-term success of our company.

Diverse Experience

Our range of services allows us to complete infrastructure projects of any scope in both the private and public sector. From residential and commercial developments to interstate flyovers, aviation infrastructure and golf courses, ESS provides the expertise to satisfy your needs.

Highly Trained Employees

From approvals to site inspections, our staff assists you in moving a project forward to meet your project deadlines. Our comprehensive management system helps anticipate needs and reduce costly change orders—in every phase of the work.

The Value of Self-Performance

With our own crews and more than 250 pieces of heavy equipment, ESS efficiently manages project timelines. And our ability to self-perform more than 85 percent of the work means we effectively monitor compliance issues.

Cost-Saving Technology

The latest GPS and mapping technologies, combined with our ongoing investment in equipment and maintenance, give ESS customers a competitive edge. We get the job done right by equipping ESS employees with the best tools, technology and training.

Motivated Employees

ESS is proud to be an employee-owned company. That means our customers benefit from working with professional people who have a vested interest in performance excellence. Our employee-owners understand that each satisfied customer enhances ESS’s reputation for excellence.