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ACE Groups LLC provides architecture, engineering, and construction estimating services for contractors, developers, property owners, and other project stakeholders across the United States.
Architecture, engineering, and construction estimating — coordinated in-house instead of stitched together across outside consultants.
Residential and commercial projects from early planning through construction documentation — producing architectural information that's useful to the owner, contractor, and permitting process.
Learn MoreStructural, civil, MEP, and fire protection work, coordinated with the architectural information so every part of the project is reviewed together instead of in isolation.
Learn MoreQuantity takeoffs, cost estimating, budget estimating, and bid support organized by trade — for residential, commercial, and industrial work.
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Years
Building and expanding ACE Groups.
30–50
Professionals
A growing multidisciplinary team.
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Core Capabilities
Architecture. Engineering. Construction Estimating.
Architecture, engineering, and estimating capabilities are available through one company — simpler communication and coordination when a project needs more than one discipline.
Our work is intended to be useful to the people actually planning, pricing, permitting, and building the project — not just technically complete on paper.
Construction moves quickly. Clients need clear answers, clear next steps, and a team that stays engaged with the work.
With approximately 30–50 people, ACE Groups has more internal capacity than a small solo practice while staying focused on direct project support.
When drawings, engineering information, quantities, and project requirements are connected, issues are easier to identify and address early.
ACE Groups is still a relatively young company — room to keep improving our systems, expanding capabilities, and adapting to how construction teams actually work.
We work with general contractors, residential contractors and builders, commercial contractors, developers, property owners, and construction professionals who need additional technical capacity.
Yes. ACE Groups brings architecture, engineering, and estimating capabilities together within one company, so the different parts of a project can be reviewed together rather than developed in isolation.
Yes. We provide quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, budget estimating, cost planning, bid preparation, and bid support for residential, commercial, and industrial work.
Yes. General contractors, residential and commercial contractors, and developers are among the project stakeholders we regularly support.
When information is missing, a change is required, or something needs clarification, we focus on identifying the issue and working toward a practical resolution.
Every project — residential or commercial — moves through the same accountable process, from first sketch to permit-ready set.
Site analysis, programming, and early massing studies that set the vision.
Floor plans, elevations, and system direction take shape for owner review.
Details, structural systems, and specifications refined into a buildable design.
Permit-ready drawings, coordinated across disciplines and issued for construction.
A sample of completed work across architecture, engineering, and estimating.
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Residential# Deck Remodel & New Rear Deck Construction **Scope of Work** Residential deck remodel and replacement project at 558 S. Fairview Ave., Elmhurst, IL. The project included demolition of the existing exterior deck and construction of a new approximately 343-square-foot rear deck. * Demolition and removal of the existing exterior deck, including decking, posts, stairs, and associated components. * Installation of new concrete footings, structural posts, beams, joists, composite decking, guardrails, and stair assemblies. * New ledger board connection to the existing structure with approved fasteners and proper flashing/waterproofing. * Use of pressure-treated or decay-resistant lumber for structural framing. * Installation of exterior-grade composite decking. * Construction of new stairs and guardrails to provide safe access and comply with applicable building codes. * Verification of existing structure and connection conditions prior to construction. * Electrical service conversion, including relocation of overhead service to underground service, panel relocation, and provisions for a 50A EV charging circuit. * Installation of a new garage power outlet and EV charger provisions. * Replacement of gutters and downspouts, including seamless aluminum gutters and new downspout connections. * Exterior improvements coordinated with the deck construction while maintaining the existing building footprint. * Work designed and constructed in accordance with applicable local building codes and regulations.
“The MEP coordination on our tenant improvement was the smoothest we've had. No conflicts between the mechanical drawings and the architectural set at all.”
Priya Nataraj
Facilities Director, Union Street Holdings
“ACE Groups handled our seismic retrofit calculations on a school campus with zero disruption to the academic calendar. Communication was clear at every milestone.”
Gerald Kim
Director of Facilities, Fairview Unified School District
“Fast turnaround on a custom home design that still felt thorough — every revision request was addressed within days, not weeks.”
Lauren Ashcroft
General Contractor, Ashcroft Custom Homes
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