:: A Century of Experience
HESS is the standard for amazing spaces that inspire discovery.
Discover HESS
HESS manages the planning, design, building and improvement of innovative learning institutions. Included within our portfolio are universities, research and development facilities, training centers, primary and secondary schools, fine arts spaces, and athletic facilities located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
From imagination to planning and from engineering to maintenance, HESS uses its comprehensive understanding of facility construction to deliver value throughout a building’s life cycle. From the renovation of widely recognized landmarks, to award winning higher education buildings, the foundation of our work is our solid relationships with our clients who rely time and again on our experience, financial strength and expertise to make their vision a reality.
Key Milestones
A century of family commitment, inspiration and dedication makes HESS uniquely qualified to satisfy our clients’ specialized schedules, budgets and quality metrics.
- Fred G. Hess and Sons, founded in 1914, established the family’s reputation for quality workmanship and customer service.
- Organized in 1978, HESS Construction Company focused on construction services to the education client, establishing the firm as a leading provider of educational services and facilities.
- In 2008, HESS Construction + Engineering Services developed a more efficient corporate structure and brand based on the expansion of the company’s services to all clients related to discovery, knowledge and educational growth.
