The AES team-based system manages all scheduling, purchasing, and fabrication to ensure projects are executed on time, on budget, and to the highest of standards. From cost estimation through project development, production, close out, and maintenance, our Project Managers oversee the full lifecycle of projects and ensure open dialogue with clients throughout.

Techn Design work in concert with Project Managers and oversee engineers, designers, and drafts people as they generate comprehensive drawing packages. These packages include mock-ups, constructions drawings, and as-builds, and serve to define the scope of a project, test for structural viability, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. AES’ Licensed Professional Engineer reviews all drawing submittals.

This department uses the latest in digital print, graphic software to provide clients with fast and high quality UV prints, lamination, custom fabricated signage and on-site installation. Their work includes 2D and 3D print and CNC/router preparation.

From theme painting to texture application, faux finishing to automotive coating, the AES Scenic Paint team perfects the look clients wish to achieve. With our full-time staff of expert artisans, our services include murals, trompe-l'oeil, and airbrushing, and our 30’ x 18’ x 15’ spray booth enables us to work on items in a controlled environment.

Working with foam, fiberglass, and plastics, and utilizing fully robotic carving stations, our experts produce precise and realistic replications, themed scenic elements, and permanent structures.

Our metal department uses the latest in computer- controlled waterjet cutting to ensure exact metal applications, and the team creates specialized mechanical effects using precision machining, motion control, pneumatics, and hydraulics. We provide fabrication with numerous metals, including structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and our fully certified welding team can provide on-site fabrication and installation.

With their exemplary millwork, assembly, and finishing skills, the AES Carpentry Department produces both complex structures and architectural ornamentation. Combined with our fabricators’ expertise in structural design, materials, and engineering, the results are world-class sets, props, and scenery.