From pre-construction planning through final commissioning, Roberts DBS delivers every phase of your project under a single contract. Self-performed mechanical systems, coordinated trades, and full construction management — trusted by school districts, municipalities, and public agencies across Illinois.
Roberts DBS serves as your single-source construction manager, overseeing every aspect of the project from initial feasibility through final closeout. We coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, and inspectors — so your team has one point of contact and one party accountable for the result.
Single-source project oversight from pre-construction through closeout. Budget control, schedule management, quality assurance, and owner representation on projects of any size or complexity.
Complete general construction coordination including structural, architectural, sitework, and interior finishes. All trades managed under one contract with full accountability.
Integrated design and construction under a single contract. We manage the architect, engineers, and all trade contractors — eliminating the gaps that cause change orders and delays.
Feasibility studies, conceptual budgeting, constructability reviews, and phasing plans. Get real cost data before committing to a design direction.
Systematic analysis of design alternatives to optimize cost, schedule, and performance. Our VE process has saved clients millions without sacrificing quality or function.
CPM scheduling, phasing coordination for occupied facilities, and logistics planning. We keep projects on track and minimize disruption to your operations.
Our design-build model integrates architectural and engineering disciplines from day one. We select and manage design professionals based on your project type, coordinate all disciplines through BIM, and ensure every system is designed for constructability — not just code compliance.
Selection and management of architecture firms tailored to your project type. We coordinate all design disciplines to ensure a cohesive, buildable design.
Full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. Load calculations, system selection, energy modeling, and code-compliant design documents.
Full Revit/BIM modeling with multi-trade clash detection. Conflicts are identified and resolved digitally before they become expensive field problems.
Coordination of structural design for new construction, renovations, and equipment support. Steel, concrete, and wood framing systems managed through our engineering partners.
Power distribution, lighting design, emergency systems, and low-voltage infrastructure. Coordinated with mechanical systems for optimal building performance.
Site planning, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and environmental compliance. Coordinated from day one to avoid costly design conflicts.
Unlike general contractors who subcontract mechanical work, Roberts DBS self-performs all HVAC, piping, sheet metal, controls, and refrigeration with our own union workforce. This gives us direct control over quality, schedule, and cost on the most critical building systems.
Complete heating, cooling, and ventilation for commercial and industrial facilities. Rooftop units to central plants, VAV systems to dedicated outdoor air — installed by our own union craftsmen.
Hydronic, steam, process piping, and specialty systems with certified welders. High-pressure boiler installations, chilled water distribution, and medical gas systems.
In-house fabrication shop producing custom ductwork, fittings, and assemblies. From shop drawings to field installation — no subcontractor markup on the critical path.
DDC controls, BACnet integration, SCADA systems, and building automation. Intelligent systems that optimize performance, reduce energy costs, and provide remote monitoring.
Walk-in coolers, industrial refrigeration, and specialty cooling systems. Installed and serviced by our licensed technicians for long-term reliability.
When critical systems fail, our team mobilizes immediately. Cooperative contracts enable emergency engagement without procurement waivers or delays.
As your construction manager, we procure, coordinate, and manage every trade contractor on the project. Each subcontractor is vetted, bonded, and held to Roberts standards for quality, schedule, and safety — all under our single contract.
Power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data/telecom, security, and AV systems. Fully coordinated with MEP design for conflict-free installation.
Domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and fire sprinkler systems. Code-compliant design and installation managed under our single contract.
Foundations, structural steel, concrete work, and masonry. Coordinated with mechanical penetrations and equipment loads from the start of design.
Roof systems, waterproofing, curtain wall, and building envelope. Critical coordination with HVAC penetrations and equipment curbs handled in-house.
Drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, painting, and millwork. Sequenced and coordinated with above-ceiling MEP rough-in for efficient project flow.
Excavation, grading, paving, underground utilities, and landscaping. Complete site development coordinated from pre-construction through final punch.