Roberts Design Build Solutions
Division of Roberts Environmental Control Corp. · Est. 1985

Built on Precision. Delivered with Accountability.

Roberts Design Build Solutions is the integrated project delivery division of Roberts Environmental Control Corp. — a premier mechanical contractor serving commercial and industrial facilities across Illinois and the Midwest for over four decades.

Why Roberts DBS Exists

Roberts Environmental Control Corp. has been a premier mechanical contractor serving commercial and industrial facilities across Illinois and the Midwest since 1985. Over four decades, Roberts built a reputation for technical depth, reliable execution, and a workforce that takes pride in precision craftsmanship.

The Design Build Solutions division was created to meet growing demand for integrated project delivery. Facility directors and building owners were tired of the same broken cycle: fragmented responsibility across disconnected trades, lowest-bid contractors cutting corners on quality, and projects that consistently came in late and over budget.

They wanted one team that would own the outcome — from initial concept through commissioning and closeout.

Roberts DBS was built to answer that need. Backed by Roberts' deep bench of engineers, project managers, BIM specialists, and union craftsmen — and empowered by BuyFair cooperative contracting — DBS delivers projects with a level of accountability, transparency, and speed that traditional bid-build methods simply cannot match.

What We Stand For

Every project we take on is guided by four principles that define how we work and what our clients can expect.

Self-Performance

Our own union craftsmen install the critical systems. No subcontractor roulette on the work that matters most. When Roberts' name is on the project, Roberts' people are doing the work — HVAC, piping, sheet metal, and controls performed by tradespeople we trained and trust.

Open-Book Transparency

Every dollar tracked and auditable. No hidden markups. No change-order games. Full cost visibility from day one. Our clients see exactly where their money goes, and we document every decision so there are never any surprises at closeout.

Single-Source Accountability

One contract. One team. One phone call when you need answers. Design-build eliminates the blame game between designers, engineers, and contractors. Roberts DBS owns the outcome from concept through commissioning.

Cooperative Compliance

Audit-proof procurement through BuyFair. Complete documentation for your records. Fully compliant in all 50 states. Public agencies can move forward with confidence, knowing the procurement process is legally defensible and thoroughly documented.

The Roberts DBS Advantage

Decades of experience, a national cooperative contract, and a delivery model backed by independent research.

40+
Years in business as Roberts Environmental Control Corp. — serving Illinois and the Midwest since 1985
90,000+
Public agencies eligible to use our BuyFair cooperative contract — schools, municipalities, counties, and more
6.1%
Lower cost vs. traditional delivery — per the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) research
102%
Faster delivery than traditional design-bid-build — per DBIA comparative project data
24/7
Emergency response available for critical facility needs — backed by Roberts' full-service maintenance team
All 50
States where our BuyFair cooperative contract is available for public agency procurement

Industry Partnerships

Roberts is an active member of the organizations that set standards for quality, safety, and professional excellence in construction and mechanical contracting.

BuyFair National Cooperative Group

Awarded vendor providing competitively solicited cooperative contracts for public agencies in all 50 states. Enables schools, municipalities, and government entities to procure services without a separate RFP.

Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

The national organization that defines best practices for integrated project delivery. Roberts DBS follows DBIA standards for design-build excellence and project accountability.

SMACNA

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. Our sheet metal fabrication and HVAC installation practices meet SMACNA standards for quality and safety.

United Association (UA)

United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. Our piping and plumbing crews are UA-trained union craftsmen, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship on every installation.

MCAA

Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Roberts is an active member committed to advancing the mechanical contracting industry through education, advocacy, and workforce development.

Full Affiliations List

View our complete list of industry affiliations, certifications, and partnerships on the Roberts HVAC corporate site.

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Roberts Environmental Control Corp.

Roberts DBS is a division of Roberts Environmental Control Corp. — a full-service mechanical contractor headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Since 1985, Roberts has provided construction services, service and maintenance, and emergency response for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.