Encore Construction Rebrands to Focus on Partnerships
The firm aims to improve transparency with clients while maintaining all existing contracts and project teams in Chicago.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Construction
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ENC Construction & Development has rebranded to Encore Construction. The firm continues its construction services for multifamily and commercial projects in the Chicago area with no changes to its existing contracts or project teams.
Why it matters
The rebranding aims to shift market positioning toward a philosophy of partnership and client guidance. This strategic pivot signals a focus on client relationships in the competitive Chicagoland construction market.
Founded in 2017, the firm marks its transition after nine years of operations in the construction industry. While the name has changed, the company maintains its current client contracts and established project teams.
The players
Encore Construction
A Chicago-based construction firm specializing in multifamily, adaptive reuse, and commercial developments.
Javier Enciso
The President and founder of the company who established the business in 2017.
Kate Ivanova
The Chief Operating Officer responsible for executing the firm's operational processes.
Sam Kimmerly
The Vice President of Construction who oversees the firm's project delivery.
The details
Under the new brand positioning titled Inside the Build, the company is emphasizing increased transparency and accountability throughout the development cycle. This operational shift focuses on providing clients with clearer guidance across multifamily, mixed-use, and historic rehabilitation projects. All existing client relationships remain under the same management structure.
Timeline
The company launched its initial operations in 2017.
The rebranding to Encore Construction was officially announced on October 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
Encore Construction's move aligns with the broader industry trend of transparency-focused marketing in professional services. The rebranding follows the pattern of established firms updating their identity to emphasize collaborative value over pure service delivery.
Operators in the Chicago market should watch if this new brand positioning results in updated contract terms or service models. While existing agreements are unchanged, clients should evaluate if the increased focus on transparency translates into measurable process improvements.
The takeaway
The firm is shifting its outward identity to lean into a collaborative 'Inside the Build' approach to development. Local owners and developers should monitor whether this alignment leads to changes in project communication standards on current sites in Lincoln Park and Aurora.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bisnow.
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