Case Studies Plains Region

Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to call. So goes Gordon Lightfoot’s old song, the meaning of which may have hit home—literally—for the folks in Minot, North Dakota, in May 2011 when Mayer Electric Inc. lent its services following flood conditions. Normally a much cherished season in the upper plains, the […]

With completion projected for summer 2016, Maywood II is a four-story, 160-unit apartment complex located in downtown Oklahoma City. Built on top of a three-story, cast-in-place concrete parking garage, Maywood II will feature three elevators accessing all four stories of the complex. The development offers tenants one-, two- and three-bedroom units with amenities including two […]

Founded in 1963, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Inc. is one of the Midwest’s largest and most trusted mechanical contractors, completing projects for a number of high-profile clients across the North Star State including the University of Minnesota, the Mall of America and a number of professional sports teams. Serving general contractors and building facility owners alike, […]

Karl Meyer and Anthony Najem established Meyer Najem Construction (MNC) in 1987 to offer high level construction services while providing an outstanding experience for construction consumers. “Our goal has always been to provide a differentiated service to our valued clients, maximizing repeat business opportunities, according to Co-Founder Karl Meyer.” Over the years, Meyer Najem has […]

The Michels Corporation has been delivering high-quality construction projects for more than 50 years. Dale Michels established the business in 1959 and operated the business until his death in 1997. Today, Dale’s son, Pat Michels, has taken over the family business as president. Alongside Pat, his three brothers serve as company vice presidents to ensure […]

In 1984, Kathy and LeRoy Meyer set out to build a business that would support and set a precedent for their children. Kathy is a Native American (White Earth enrollee) woman, an anomaly in the construction industry; her interest in building the business stems from a drive for success that she has held from an […]

Miller Architects & Builders (MAB) has served as the Midwest’s single source for turnkey project development for more than 134 years. The Minnesota-based design-build contractor dates back to 1874 when the first generation started the family-owned and -operated business. In the early 1970s, fourth-generation owners purchased an architectural firm, adding additional in-house capabilities. From commercial […]

Two brothers founded McClelland Marketing Inc. (McClelland) in 1983 operating from a two-car garage in Missouri. The company is now a full-service agency providing manufacturers with territory sales managers to represent and sell products. McClelland focuses its work with construction equipment and supply businesses in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and […]

The year 2013 marks the 110-year anniversary of Mattson Construction Company (Mattson Construction). Since the beginning, Mattson Construction has successfully built a wide variety of projects, setting the standard for quality construction all over North Dakota. Mattson Construction is now under third-generation leadership and remains family-owned and -operated. Most importantly, each Mattson generation has been […]

Thomas Moffet founded MaCon Supply Inc. (MaCon) in 1976 with the help of Marv Ostrum. The pair started small in a single location, supplying local contractors involved in masonry and concrete work, and the company has been growing for over 35 years. Today a team of over 50 employees operates eight stores across a broad […]