Empowerment Construction & Development (ECD) is a Newark-based, women-owned construction firm providing union and open-shop (non-union) services across New Jersey. ECD is NJ Public Works Registered, W/MBE certified, and a Port Authority of NY & NJ–certified Local Business Enterprise (LBE – EWR Zone 1) supporting public-sector, infrastructure, and institutional projects.
ECD delivers General Carpentry (Rough & Finish), General Conditions, Final Construction Cleaning, Site Support, Interior Renovations & Build-Outs, and ADA & Accessibility Improvements for public and private sector clients. The firm operates under both PLA and non-PLA project requirements, allowing ECD to perform compliantly across a wide range of project environments.
We support general contractors and public agencies with trade packages, site support, and closeout scopes, bringing a strong focus on execution, safety, coordination, and schedule-driven delivery in regulated and high-accountability environments.
ECD’s leadership brings over 16 years of experience operating compliance-driven, publicly funded and regulated organizations, applying that discipline to construction delivery with a strong emphasis on audit-ready documentation, quality control, and risk management.
From interior renovations and accessibility upgrades to site support and final cleaning, ECD is built to support complex projects, protect schedules, and deliver reliable results.

We provide interior rough and finish carpentry, including framing, blocking, doors, trim, casework, and related build-out scopes. Our team supports renovations, build-outs, and closeout phases with precise, code-compliant execution.

We support active construction sites with general conditions, site support, and final construction cleaning services. Our work helps maintain safe, organized job sites and supports schedule-driven turnover and closeout activities.

We perform interior renovations and build-outs across commercial, institutional, and public-sector environments, including demolition coordination, reconstruction, finish installation, and accessibility improvements.
We offer high-quality interior rough and finish carpentry, including framing, blocking, doors, trim, casework, and detailed finish work. Our team supports renovations, build-outs, and closeout phases with precise, code-compliant execution.
We offer comprehensive final and post-construction cleaning services to support inspections, owner turnover, and project closeout. Our work ensures spaces are presented clean, safe, and ready for occupancy in active and regulated environments.
We offer reliable jobsite support services, including protection of finished areas, coordination support, punchlist assistance, and general conditions work. Our team helps maintain safe, organized, and schedule-driven construction sites.
We offer full-service interior renovations and build-outs, including demolition coordination, reconstruction, and finish installation. Our work is performed in commercial, institutional, and public-sector environments with a focus on quality and efficiency.
We offer evaluation, construction, and installation of accessibility upgrades approved by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) and all five Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), including barrier-free layouts, compliant fixtures, grab bars, and door widening. Our team delivers practical, code-compliant solutions that improve safety, usability, and long-term performance.
We offer seamless coordination within architect- and engineer-led project teams, executing work in accordance with construction documents, specifications, and field conditions while supporting smooth project delivery.
We deliver high-quality construction and site support services to support complex public-sector, infrastructure, and institutional projects, including interior renovations, general carpentry, general conditions, final construction cleaning, and accessibility upgrades.
Empowerment Construction & Development
211 Warren street, Suite 223, Newark, New Jersey 07103
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Port Authority NY/NJ Certified EWR LBE (Zone 1)
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