Building or remodeling a structure is never a simple undertaking— regardless if it is for your family or housing a business. You need to consider costs, local regulations, zoning guidelines, permits, and a host of other factors. It takes a lot of experience and skill to start and finish a project, whether it’s a structural expansion or the construction of an entirely new building. To help make this tedious job easier, our editorial team has put together a list of the best construction companies in Minnesota. These companies were selected based on their expertise with multifamily projects, their exposure in the media, their many years in the business, and the impressive awards that they have received.
Terra Construction
21025 Commerce Boulevard, Suite #1000, Rogers, MN 55374
In addition to offering construction services, Terra Construction is well-known for successfully working with developers, architects, and owners at the very beginning of a project to ensure that government entitlements are processed smoothly. Tom Brown spearheads the company’s focus on close collaboration with all parties involved in every project. He maintains strong ties with the Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) and the Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA). Brown leads a team of Certified Healthcare Constructors by the American Hospital Association whose expertise has informed Terra Construction’s thoughtful project delivery method.
Featured in Terra Construction’s commercial portfolio is this new workspace for Newmark Knight Frank’s Minneapolis offices in the Fifth Street Towers. Terra provided pre-construction and construction phase services that covered the demolition of the existing space, the millwork, and additional carpentry. The finished project showcases new partition walls, polished concrete and carpet flooring, acoustic panels, ceiling finishes, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical. The renovation of the deck includes a new handicap ramp and new decking materials.
RJM Construction
830 Boone Avenue N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
For 26 years, RJM Construction has been a leading construction manager in a wide variety of U.S. cities. It has a diverse and dedicated team committed to better building experiences for its clients. The firm has completed construction projects for the commercial, tenant, corporate, and healthcare sectors that meet the standards of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the Minnesota Construction Association. Under Brian Recker’s leadership, RJM has built a portfolio of challenging projects completed for some of the most high-profile clients in the industry.
One of these many projects is the Nordic in Minneapolis. The ten-story mixed-use office building includes a seven-level elevated parking garage and ground-level retail. It connects to The Sable, a micro-unit condo building also constructed by RJM. The Nordic retains the century-old brick character of the historic neighborhood while adding parking and modern amenities to the densely populated area. The location provided challenging site logistics and a thorough pre-construction phase. An underground parking garage was built within feet of the underground Bassett Creek waterway tunnel with the foundation system requiring extensive research and testing during excavation.
Knutson Construction
7515 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55426
Knutson Construction is an award-winning firm that provides clients throughout Minnesota with a wide range of general contracting services. It has affiliations with important industry organizations like the Design-Build Institute of America and the U.S. Green Building Council, assuring clients of the firm’s dedication to efficiency and the sustainability on all of its projects. The firm’s work has also been featured in countless publications, including Construction Dive and the West Central Tribune.
Featured here is one of the firm’s best commercial endeavors. Located in Bloomington, this high-end interior tenant improvements and office consolidation project consisted of a remodel of five floors and approximately 80,000 square feet in an office building. The project included renovations of open office spaces including workstations, cafeterias and break-rooms, lobby and reception areas, and nursing mothers’ rooms. On top of this, reclaimed wood was used throughout the project along with high-end office finishes.
Flannery Construction
1375 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Since 1980, Flannery Construction has been committed to using and developing environmentally friendly building materials, processes, and technology. The firm provides general contracting, construction management, and green construction services throughout the Twin Cities and its neighboring areas. The firm understands that no two projects are the same—it takes a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to ensure every project captures the client’s vision while maintaining a high-quality standard. Its unique process aims to create a streamlined and straightforward construction experience for its clients from start to finish.
Formerly the Grace Community Church, this 100-year-old landmark is on the St. Paul Historic Hill District’s National Register of Historic Places. To make the site home to Stepping Stone Theatre, Flannery Construction converted the sanctuary into a 430-seat venue with a proscenium-style stage equipped with modern lighting and sound. Now a neighborhood institution and pillar in the performing arts community, Flannery Construction received a Historic Preservation Award for its work on this project.
Jorgenson Construction
9255 East River Road NW, Minneapolis, MN 55433
Founded in 1983, construction firm Jorgenson Construction operates out of its office in Minneapolis. It prides itself on the stellar reputation it has secured through the years—a reputation that has led it to be recognized by the AGC, North County Carpenters, and MPLS Downtown Council. President Matt Jorgenson’s team assists its clients throughout all stages of the construction process, including pre-construction and the finalizing of plans. For the past 40 years, the company has worked with countless well-known clients to deliver quality commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
The featured project showcases the firm’s work for Proctor and Gamble’s sales office. In addition to enhancing the spaces with new collaboration zones and universal design features, the project also sought to connect P&G’s sales offices to their local region. The resulting designs are small office transformations with pops of local flavor. The designs display investment in the work experience and careers of sales representatives, strengthening their ties to the central organization.
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.
401 East 78th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
A commitment to construction and customer service has allowed Plekkenpol Builders to carve its own niche in the burgeoning remodeling industry. The company’s ability to solve complex projects through a meticulous design-build approach has won Plekkenpol Builders mainstream exposure through features in Sun Current Newspaper
and The Star Tribune. Teamwork is a central value prioritized by the company, as craftspeople must work smoothly as a unit in order to complete quality work. Part of this teamwork strategy is the integration of clients into the building process, giving them the ability to openly coordinate with the crew and allowing builders to accurately mold the owner’s vision of the structure.
The firm has focused on keeping up with the modern age by improving its processes to incorporate the latest building methods and the latest technologies. It also remains dedicated to the core values on which the firm was founded as demonstrated by this Minneapolis kitchen.
The neutral color palette of the kitchen is translated through the glossy, off-white backsplash tiles and light grey cabinets, increasing the room’s sense of space. The monochromatic walls allow the warm tones of the wooden flooring to stand out. Natural light fills the space through the angled window openings.
Murphy Bros
1613 93rd Lane NE, Minneapolis, MN 55449
Since 1983, Murphy Bros. has been building and remodeling homes around the Twin Cities Metro area. Homeowners can rest assured that they are in good hands with the firm’s award-winning team and its advanced design-build process.
Murphy Bros was founded by John Murphy, a seasoned expert who has worked on over 2,000 remodeling projects for more than 1,000 homeowners. Murphy obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bethel University and is a Certified Design Professional and Certified Remodeler by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
Thanks to Murphy’s effective leadership, the firm has received numerous awards, including the 2021 NARI Silver Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for Residential Interiors over $150,000, the 2019 NARI Regional CotY Award for Residential Kitchens over $150,000, and the 2015 Master Design Award from Qualified Remodeler. The firm’s work has also been featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News. One of the notable projects by Murphy Bros. is this Minnesota home, which was redesigned to make the entire main level far more aesthetically enjoyable and functional. The kitchen cabinetry, flooring, and the bathroom vanity were replaced with new custom cabinets, a dual fuel oven, updated lighting, gorgeous Du Chateau hardwood flooring, Moroccan-inspired ceramic tile in the bathroom, Adura luxury vinyl tile is used in the laundry/mudroom space and Cambria for the vanity countertops.
Vujovich Design Build
275 Market Street, Suite #521, Minneapolis, MN 55405
One of the longest-standing construction professionals in the Twin Cities, Vujovich Design Build is a dynamic and diverse firm that has proven itself in the local industry by bagging major awards and citations including the 2018 NARI Minnesota Residential Historical Award.
Vujovich uses a concierge-style approach to management to better serve the needs of customers. The Vujovich leadership includes the minds of design directors Lori Balestri, Greg Kraus, and Karie Zemlicka. The triad has a diverse professional background. Balestri was raised in a family business in the construction industry, Kraus went to the University of Minnesota, and Zemlicka studied Interior Design at the University of Wisconsin Stout.
The existing exterior features of this 1929 Mediterranean home include tile roofs, limestone, and copper-trimmed windows, gutters, and downspouts, so any changes to the footprint could have been costly. Abandoned compartmentalized rooms now function as larger, more open gathering spaces that could also be sectioned off into kids’ and adult’s entertainment spaces. The space features a walnut bar with custom cabinetry that contains a full-height wine refrigerator. Additionally, items found in the old basement were used as leaded glass doors for the new exercise room. Vujovich created a design maximizing existing spaces and won a NARY Contractor of the Year award for the project.
White Crane Construction
5001 28th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Providing award-winning experiences in home remodeling and historic renovation, White Crane Construction operates throughout Minneapolis. Company founder Susan Denk has built a team of top designers, project managers, carpenters, and trade partners who value great design and superior craftsmanship. Together, they exceed client expectations.
The team takes a solutions-driven approach to operations. The firm revived the main level of this Edina home by relocating the kitchen and entry, making room for a more appropriate entrance, brighter spaces, and open-concept kitchen and living areas that are ideal for entertaining. Sophisticated whites mix with natural woods and stones to balance contemporary elegance with a casual, cozy feel.
Stier Construction
4481 N Frontage Road, Suite #11, Rochester, MN 55901
Stier Construction has been working on home remodels in Rochester, Oronoco, Austin, and the surrounding area for more than 20 years. The firm specializes in new home construction, exterior renovations, and kitchen, bathroom, and interior remodeling. That work has earned design awards from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Stier also builds in a large range of styles, including traditional, contemporary, and modern.
Under the leadership of Luke Stier—a member of the Rochester Area Builders board of directors—the firm takes a hands-on approach to every project. Regardless of project size or complexity, the firm deploys teams composed of project managers, superintendents, and craftsmen certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, and carefully selects subcontractors and manufacturers that can meet the specific design aspirations and functional requirements of its clients. The company also uses a customized remodeling process to build strong working relationships with its clients, which has helped it establish itself as one of the most trusted and reputable construction contractors and remodeling experts in Minnesota.
