We are driven to improve every part of your construction experience. With years of experience informing our decisions we know how to build and deliver projects that our customers and communities love.
What We Do
Whether you’re building a small shopping center or a complex of multi-story buildings, ECS will bring your vision to life. Our services include project management, construction management, full turn-key services, and more.
How We’re Different
Your building project is more than materials assembled into a finished project. ECS gathers the necessary team members and establishes a collaborative process where your voice is heard at every step.
Every Project Matters
Regardless of the size or shape of your project you’ll be treated with the same high attention-to-detail and open communication. Our team is your team.
Our Mission
"ECS (Enformed Construction Services, LLC) was created to address a gap in the construction industry. Our industry is full of very capable and smart General Contractors who are usually the first contact a client makes when undertaking a building project. However, there is more to your building project than gathering materials and assembling them into a finished product. It takes a team of individuals, each playing their role, collaborating to create the environment you seek.
Whether it is a small shopping center or a multi-story complex of buildings, ECS gathers the necessary members to bring your vision to life. We focus on your needs, whether that be project management services, construction management services, or full turn-key services, ECS has the ability to offer the project services you need and deserve."
- Chris Horton, CEO
CONTACT
Phone: 479.925.0558
Email: chris.horton@ecs.construction
www.ecs.construction
QUALIFICATIONS
Serving as Founder, Chris brings more than twenty-five years of Electrical Engineering design and field experience to this role that includes a broad back-ground consisting of lighting, power and communication system design for commercial office buildings, national retail projects, retail fueling stations and industrial facilities. Chris also has a background in evaluating electrical system issues for existing facilities on a local and national project level.
EXPERIENCE
Industrial Projects, Various Clients
Served as Electrical Engineer on numerous industrial client projects, Chris has an industrial design/construction background that includes the design/installation of power distribution and control systems in both natural gas plants and fueling stations nationwide, power distribution and control systems design/installation in oil refineries, electric utility distribution design and power distribution in the poultry processing industry.
Projects include:
• DCS Conversion at Sinclair Refinery, Sinclair, WY
• 5600 HP Wet Gas Compressor Installation Sinclair Refinery, Tulsa, OK
• Instrumentation, Controls and Power System Design for multiple Natural Gas Processing Plants, Gaylord, MI; Guymon, OK; Paradis, LA; Farmington, NM; LaRose, LA; Wiggins, CO.
• Power System Design and Conveyor System coordination for a Pharmaceutical Distribution Center, Rogers, AR.
7-Eleven, Retail Roll-Out Program, Various Locations
Served as the Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for 7-Eleven’s program consisting of over 1000 new store and remodel projects which involved the development of new prototypes, deploying new Building Information Technologies (BIM) which generated automation and integration of standard processes throughout the program’s stakeholders. The outcome produced more efficient building designs and highly effective data driven automation which reduced overall project timelines that generated more store sales due to speed to market.
Stripes, Retail Roll-Out Program, Various Locations
Served as Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for Stripe’s program consisting of new store projects which involved the development of new prototypes.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Various Locations
Served as the Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for Walmart Stores ranging from remodel projects to Ground-Up Supercenters to Fueling Stations.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Various Locations
Served as the Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for multiple projects ranging from dental clinics to event centers to hospital renovations.
Slim Chickens, Various Locations
Served as the Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for Slim Chickens roll-out program which involved the development of prototypes and standardization of processes.
IWG, Various Locations
Served as the Electrical Engineering Principal In Charge for the Regus
MATT ORENDER, LEAN-CM, CDP
CEO
EDUCATION
1998
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Psychology from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
QUALIFICATIONS
CONTACT
Phone: 479.215.6093
Email: matt.orender@ecs.construction
www.ecs.construction
Serving as the CEO, Matt brings more than 25 years of construction management to this role that includes a broad background consisting of national retail projects, medical office buildings, commercial office buildings, government projects, and higher education. Matt also is LEAN-CM certified.
EXPERIENCE
Retail Projects, Various Clients
Service every role from the project engineer to the Senior Project Manager on numerous retail projects. Matt’s retail back ground is very diverse from large million square foot shopping centers to small remodel projects. Work listed below completed while at previous firm (indicated in paraphasis after the project information).
Projects include:
• Black Rock Coffee, Texas
• Bubba's 33, Texas
• Dick's Sporting Goods, Texas
• Five Below, South Carolina
• Greentree Shopping Centers, Ohio
• Jiffy Trips, Arkansas
• Jollibee, Texas + Oregon,
• Los Caballos, Texas
• Love's C-Stores, Kansas + New Mexico
• Mission Bay Plaza, Florida
• North Star Mall, Texas
• Clean Room 00 + 02 for Phillips Medisize, Arkansas
• Newman Pavilion, Georgia
• Peidmont Urgent Care, Georgia
• Stonebriar Centre, Frisco, TX (Completed while at VCC)
• Outlets of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (Completed while at CDI)
• Ross Dress for Less, Multiple Locations (Completed while at VCC & CDI)
• Restoration Hardware, Multiple Locations (Completed while at VCC)
• Parks at Arlington, Arlington, TX (Completed while at VCC)
• Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers, AR (Completed while at VCC)
Baptist Medical Office Building and Hospital Floor Modifications, North Little Rock, AR
Matt oversaw the construction of a multi-story 200,000 SF medical office building on the beautiful Baptist campus in North Little Rock. While constructing this project, Baptist ask Matt and his team to remodel the Cardiac Cath Lab, Operating Rooms, and other miscellaneous renovations inside the existing hospital. Project completed while at CDI.
City of Benton Benton, AR
Matt oversaw the construction of Benton’s Riverside Park. This included a Boys and Girls Club, an event center with an indoor aquatic and fitness facility, gymnasiums, softball fields, and soccer fields. Project completed while at CDI.
Higher Education, Various Locations
Matt oversaw numerous construction projects at the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University, University of the Ozarks, and Harding University. These projects ranged from laboratory settings, clinical settings, classroom settings, to dormitories. Project completed while at Cone Construction.
Financial Institutions, Various Locations
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Matt has been directly a part of projects for multiple bank headquarters to bank branches. Project completed while at Cone Construction & CDI.
ROCKY HEDGECOCK
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
QUALIFICATIONS
CONTACT
Phone: 501.519.7070
Email: rocky.hedgecock@ecs.construction
www.ecs.construction
Rocky is our General Superintendent and is tasked with overseeing all ECS projects and ensuring timely delivery of those projects. His in-depth knowledge in construction techniques, materials, and best practices leads our Site Superintendents and Project Management staff. He is responsible for developing the project schedules, conducts periodic safety and quality control inspections, and fosters a safety culture among personnel. He is also responsible for monitoring project costs and identifying areas of savings for clients and stakeholders. He has strong communication skills and strives to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ross Dress for Less / Bob’s Furniture Shell and TI Buildout
• Baptist Medical Office Building – North Little Rock
Client.
Client Name
New England Development
Project.
Outlets of Little Rock
Project Name
Project Description.
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This project was completed by Matt Orender, Director of Construction, before joining ECS. Outlets of Little Rock is a distinctive shopping destination in Little Rock, Arkansas. Featuring some of the top brand names, this 325,000-square-foot retail outlet center includes approximately 75 stores. Its dramatic lighting and sidewalk amenities accentuate the pedestrian shopping experience.
Services: Entitlements, Design through construction, Full tenant coordination, Tenant design criteria manual, Hardscape + amenities design
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80,000 SQ FT
Client.
Project.
Forever 21 Redevelopment
Project Description.
Originally a Mervyn’s Department store, the 80,000 square foot multi-use retail building needed to be reconfigured and reinforced. ECS added a passenger elevator, freight elevator, a pair of escalators, and a monumental stair. We reconverted a Forever 21 store on level one, added a lobby and corridor on level two, and added an annex. On the second level, we’re adding approx. 40,000 square feet of carbon fiber reinforced plastic to increase the support load from 50 pounds per square foot to 100 pounds per square foot, to support the addition of entertainment components such as a bowling alley, arcade games, etc. What made this project an interesting challenge was completing the complex work while existing retail tenants were open for business.
North Star Mall
Stonebriar Centre
Project Description.
The Stonebriar Natuzzi Mall project is a 5,000 sq. ft. ground up retail store. Enformed Construction completed the entire site work package and constructed the buildings shell including the exterior finishes. ECS worked with the owner and other retail stores surrounding this location to complete the project on time and without any disturbance to the heavy commercial business in this area. We completed this project without any safety incidents. The scope of work for this project included earthwork, site utilities, concrete, striping, drilled piers, landscape, irrigation, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, mechanical, custom awnings, drywall, framing, painting, EIFS, storefront, doors, metal siding, structural steel fabrication and erection, masonry, waterproofing, and roofing.
Natuzzi
Client.
Project.
Client.
First Step Homes
Project.
Project Description.
First Step Homes has developed a community of manufactured housing as an entryway for people into home ownership. The 80-acre campus includes an upscale clubhouse with open timber roof trusses and other design components. ECS did construction for the buildings, pool, and all other amenities, as well as infrastructure needs such as roads, curbs and gutters, and utilities. Faced with material shortages and inflation, this project required creative engineering options and the team was able to find significant savings with strategic adjustments to the structural timber package and landscaping.
Los Caballos Manufactured Home Park
Project.
Project Description.
ECS takes pride in the successful completion of projects in collaboration with partners such as Jiffy Trip and HFA-AE. Our second endeavor in Siloam Springs, AR marks another milestone in our portfolio. Leveraging insights gained from prior initiatives, ECS and HFA-AE engaged in a collaborative effort to optimize processes and refine construction documents, ensuring a robust framework for our subcontractors. Our responsibilities encompassed traditional construction scopes, including site development and the construction of a new convenience store and gas station. Furthermore, we assumed a pivotal role in overseeing the coordination of underground petroleum tank installation, the erection of a specialized fueling canopy, and the management of owner-contracted installers and suppliers.
As we progress to our third site in Rogers, AR, currently in the construction phase, we eagerly anticipate the outcome and the opportunity to continue enhancing our processes and final deliverables through close collaboration with HFA-AE and Jiffy Trip. This ongoing partnership reflects our commitment to continual improvement and excellence in project execution.
jiffy trip
Jiffy Trip
Hammer Williams
3,000 SQ FT
Client.
Black Rock Coffee
Project.
Project Name
Project Description.
Black Rock Coffee is a fast-growing coffee company that we have partnered with to build multiple store locations. This particular project in Kyle, Texas, was a 3,000 sq. ft. tenant finish out in a newly built shell structure. Work on this project included complete interior plumbing, electrical, mechanical, concrete finishes, unique interior finishes, and custom millwork. ECS worked with the Black Rock Coffee team to complete the tenants finish out work, maintain their special store products, travelling install companies, and install custom furnishings.
Project.
Coastal Grand Mall / Five Below Five Below
Project Description.
What was once three separate tenant spaces in the Coastal Grand Mall was turned into a 10,715 sf. Five Below. Enformed Construction Services worked with both the property owner and tenant to complete both the landlord and tenant finish out package on this project. ECS was able to coordinate with the mall operations team, Five below, and surrounding tenants to not interrupt shopping while under construction and still turn over the project two weeks ahead of schedule. The scope of work for this project included demo, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall, framing, rough carpentry, roofing, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, painting, storefront, overhead doors, metal panels, EIFS, masonry, flooring and metal canopies.
vcc experience
Parks at Arlington in Arlington, TX
Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager - $45 million in construction cost.
2000–2001. This consisted of the mall expansion, renovation, ice rink, and AMC Theatre.
Killeen Mall Renovation in Killen, TX
Project Manager - $10 million
First Colony Mall Renovation / Expansion in Sugarland, TX
Project Manager - $30 million
The Woodlands Mall Renovation / Expansion in The Woodlands, TX
Senior Project Manager - $30 million
The Promenade of Chenal in Little Rock, AR
Senior Project Manager - $60 million
Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers, AR
Senior Project Manager - $75 million
Fairlane Green in Allen Park, MI
Senior Project Manager - $30 million
Christiana Mall Renovation / Expansion in Newark, DE
Senior Project Manager - $200 million
AMC Theatres, Various Locations
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Various
Rave Motion Pictures, Various Locations
Senior Project Manager – Various
Victoria Gardens in California
Senior Project Manager - $100 million
Turnberry Town Center Buildings M and E
Senior Project Manager - $75 million
Westroads Mall in Omaha, NE
Senior Project Manager - $15 million
Columbia Mall Renovation in Columbia, MO
Senior Project Manager - $10 million
Dallas Galleria Renovation
Senior Project Manager - $80 million
Westin Galleria Renovation
Senior Project Manager - $60 million
Quail Springs Mall AMC Theater and Mall
Renovation in Oklahoma City, OK
Project Manager -$10 million
Cordova Mall Renovation in Pensacola Beach
Senior Project Manager - $10 million
cdi contractors experience
Lisa Academy in Little Rock, AR
Senior Project Manager - $400k
Riverside Park in Benton, AR
Senior Project Manager - $46 million
Restoration Hardware Expansion at Outlets of Asheville in Asheville, NC
Senior Project Manager - $3 million
Restoration Hardware Finishout, Various Locations
Senior Project Manager - $150,000
Everett GMC Dealership in Benton, AR
Senior Project Manager - $7 million
Columbia Mall Renovation in Columbia, MO
Senior Project Manager - $10 million
Main Event / Forever 21 Shell
Director of Construction Retail - $5 million
Everett Infiniti Dealership in Benton, AR
Senior Project Manager - $8 million
Kenwood Mall Renovation in Cincinnati, OH
Senior Project Manager - $5 million
Candy Craze Build Out in KY
Senior Project Manager - $60,000
Ross Dress for Less / Bob’s Furniture Shell and TI Buildout
Director of Construction Retail - $4 million
Baptist Medical Office Building
Director of Construction Retail - $30 million
H & M Shell Expansion / Build out
Director of Construction Retail - $5 million
Forever 21 Shell / Demolition
Director of Construction Retail - $250,000
120 Acre Site Package
This project consists of a manufactured mobile home park that the ECS team was tasked with developing multiple home sites, including the supporting infrastructure. Our team was also responsible for constructing the 5,000 square foot clubhouse, which features a swimming pool and other amenities.
Dick's Sporting Goods
Jiffy Trip, Rogers, AR
C-Store, New Mexico
Matt Orender, Lean-CM, CDP VP of Construction P. 479.350.9554 E. matt.orender@ecs.construction
Rocky Hedgecock General Superintendent P. 501.519.7070 E. rocky.hedgecock@ecs.construction ecs.construction thank you for this opportunity!
