About Construction Collaborative
History
Affiliations
Working With Us
Founded in 1983, Construction Collaborative operates throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas, emphasizing professional workmanship and individual client attention.
We believe strongly in reinvesting in the community through education, civic, and industry endeavors, and contribute financially to youth through various community activities.
Our staff works diligently to customize your construction experience—including providing a healthy, safe, clean and enjoyable working environment for our associates.
Our Mission
From small scale operations to large scale multi-phase projects, our extensive experience and cost saving methods work for any size project at industrial, commercial, retail or institutional sites.
Our goal is to deliver functional, cost-effective services that exceed every expectation.
Working with Construction Collaborative you can rely on:
- A professional organization backed by decades of experience
- A culture of professionalism and client satisfaction
- State of the art methods and technologies
- Resources to handle any size job
Construction Collaborative's management team represents decades of industry experience and proven accomplishments. We place value in staying at the vanguard of technology and methods, and we equip our estimating, project management, and field personnel teams with the resources you rely on.
We Support
Construction Collaborative is a proud member and benefactor of a variety of local organizations. Additional text that discusses why these organizations are important and/or how Construction Collaborative supports their mission.
Our Service Experience
We've been in business for 35 years and 90% of our staff have been with Construction Collaborative for over 20 years. Each of our employees are equipped with the resources to be successful and exhibits integrity and respect.
Our commitment to professionalism and high quality service is achieved by our diverse team of craftsmen. We take the time to understand your overall goal and lead you on a path of success. Our support staff in the office, Estimators, Project Managers, Supervisors in the field and Laborers, all embody the Construction Collaborative company values and culture and will help to construct a plan that is right for you—no matter the size of the project.
It is our goal to be the best in everything we do, and most importantly, in our safety practices. Safety is a product of continual improvement and attention to detail by each and every associate of Construction Collaborative, and allows us to provide the highest standard of service. From First Aid and Fall Protection, to our Annual Aware Program, we work diligently to provide a variety of services in safety preparedness.
Our Mission
From small scale operations to large scale multi-phase projects, our extensive experience and cost saving methods work for any size project at industrial, commercial, retail or institutional sites.
Our goal is to deliver functional, cost-effective services that exceed every expectation.
Working with Construction Collaborative you can rely on:
- A professional organization backed by decades of experience
- A culture of professionalism and client satisfaction
- State of the art methods and technologies
- Resources to handle any size job
Construction Collaborative's management team represents decades of industry experience and proven accomplishments. We place value in staying at the vanguard of technology and methods, and we equip our estimating, project management, and field personnel teams with the resources you rely on.
We Support
Construction Collaborative is a proud member and benefactor of a variety of local organizations. Additional text that discusses why these organizations are important and/or how Construction Collaborative supports their mission.
Our Service Experience
We've been in business for 35 years and 90% of our staff have been with Construction Collaborative for over 20 years. Each of our employees are equipped with the resources to be successful and exhibits integrity and respect.
Our commitment to professionalism and high quality service is achieved by our diverse team of craftsmen. We take the time to understand your overall goal and lead you on a path of success. Our support staff in the office, Estimators, Project Managers, Supervisors in the field and Laborers, all embody the Construction Collaborative company values and culture and will help to construct a plan that is right for you—no matter the size of the project.
It is our goal to be the best in everything we do, and most importantly, in our safety practices. Safety is a product of continual improvement and attention to detail by each and every associate of Construction Collaborative, and allows us to provide the highest standard of service. From First Aid and Fall Protection, to our Annual Aware Program, we work diligently to provide a variety of services in safety preparedness.
Building Services
As leaders in manufacturing and heavy industrial construction projects, we introduce groundbreaking industry technologies and blend them with time-proven, hands-on construction principles. Recognized as a model for other contractors, we are committed to safety and quality standards that set us apart and we are eager to service our clients in the surrounding area.
- Cost Management
- Sustainability Reviews
- Trade Prequalification / Solicitation
- Purchasing / Scope Management
- Value Analysis / Incorporation
- “Wish List” Management
- Constructability Reviews
- Commissionability / Maintainability Reviews
- Building Systems Analysis
- Design Coordination
- Optimum Use of Funds
- Scope of the Work
- Project Scheduling
- Optimum Use of Design and Construction Firms
- Avoidance of Delays, Changes, and Disputes
- Enhancing Project Design and Construction Quality
- Optimum Flexibility in Contracting and Procurement
- Provide field administration and construction office
- Implement quality assurance program
- Ensure proactive risk management
- Implement safety program
- Establish and maintain cost control procedures
- Direct and perform the onsite work per schedule
- Provide concise monthly payment requests and construction schedule updates
- Conduct progress meetings with the team
- Generate, monitor and respond to all RFI’ s and ASI’s
- Initiate and complete project closeout process
- Environmental planning
- Concept/preliminary design
- Bid package preparation and evaluation
- Design review/approval
- Shop drawing review
- Construction inspection
- Acceptance
- Operations and maintenance planning
As leaders in manufacturing and heavy industrial construction projects, we introduce groundbreaking industry technologies and blend them with time-proven, hands-on construction principles. Recognized as a model for other contractors, we are committed to safety and quality standards that set us apart and we are eager to service our clients in the surrounding area.
Preconstruction Services
Our years of experience and proven ability to actively participate on the team are tied to our proven processes for cost management, schedule control and quality assurance—ensuring the end product meets your established budget.
- Cost Management
- Sustainability Reviews
- Trade Prequalification / Solicitation
- Purchasing / Scope Management
- Value Analysis / Incorporation
- “Wish List” Management
- Constructability Reviews
- Commissionability / Maintainability Reviews
- Building Systems Analysis
- Design Coordination
Construction Management
Our services encompass a wide range of disciplines that includes the management of quality, cost, time and scope in order to best meet your specific needs. Our management system was specifically created to promote the successful execution of even the most complex capital projects for owners.
- Optimum Use of Funds
- Scope of the Work
- Project Scheduling
- Optimum Use of Design and Construction Firms
- Avoidance of Delays, Changes, and Disputes
- Enhancing Project Design and Construction Quality
- Optimum Flexibility in Contracting and Procurement
General Contracting Management
We are a team player when it comes to general contracting services. Working with the owner, architect and consultants from the conceptual stages of design, we are able to begin with a well-rounded perspective that will carry the project from concept to construction.
- Provide field administration and construction office
- Implement quality assurance program
- Ensure proactive risk management
- Implement safety program
- Establish and maintain cost control procedures
- Direct and perform the onsite work per schedule
- Provide concise monthly payment requests and construction schedule updates
- Conduct progress meetings with the team
- Generate, monitor and respond to all RFI’ s and ASI’s
- Initiate and complete project closeout process
Design/Build Management
Our team serves as your single point of contact. Involvement can range from general engineering consultant, responsible for developing specific design/build packages, to program management or project oversight, responsible for extending into the procurement, construction and operating phases. In every collaboration, we leverage our extensive technical knowledge and expertise to ensure that the owner gains full benefit from the design/build approach.
- Environmental planning
- Concept/preliminary design
- Bid package preparation and evaluation
- Design review/approval
- Shop drawing review
- Construction inspection
- Acceptance
- Operations and maintenance planning
Industries
Our clients define our motives. Since we are in the business of supporting their business’s needs, we customize our services and structure in order to have a personalized approach to meeting their specific project needs.
Commercial
Whether you are interested in developing space for lease, creating a personal office environment, renovating, planning a new operation or providing tenant improvement services, we have the experience to meet your needs. Our team can provide you with site evaluation information, budget estimates, schedules, design and engineering options, construction, and service after completion for your project.
“From beginning to completion, they have been attentive to detail, painstaking in maintaining the historic details of the building, respectful and considerate of 1st floor tenants, reliable, honest and skilled. Their entire staff… are professionals and the highest integrity and expertise.”
– Randall and Mercia Edson, Oddfellows Hall
“We couldn't be more pleased with our new office space. Construction Collaborative exceeded our expectations! Their workmanship, attention to detail and cost consciousness made our remodel run smoothly.”
– Hal Henderson, Princiapl HGA
Education
In providing Design/Build services for institutional organizations across the area, our team has learned the importance of working with education boards and committees. Through development of private schools, public schools, and non-profit agencies, we understand the importance of meeting the demands of budget and function requirements. We can provide multiple budgets on various building options, prior to authorizing construction documents, to optimize the value of the money budgeted for the project.
“I cannot find words to express how wonderful it was to work with your company, particularly Grant and Derek. Their strong communication, dedication to finding solutions and commitment to the project made it so easy to be on the 'owner' end. I placed full trust in them-and they didn't disappoint!”
– Barb Plenge, Principal
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Rochester Catholic Schools
Government
We provide a process of selection determined on qualifications in which the owner can adhere to their local procurement codes, and in the process, select a Design/Build Contractor to provide the design and construction services required. Our team’s experience and capability to work with your local Administrator and Councils to provide an alternative and successful solution helps make your vision a reality. Our “One-on-One Approach” to solving your facility needs provides the answers from master planning to final construction, all within the budget established early in the process.
Health Care
Due to our extensive experience in the remodeling and construction of medical facilities, we are accustomed to working with individual physicians, hospital administrators and medical agencies. Time is of the upmost importance in the medical field and we know that the layout/design of your office and exam room areas can make a huge difference in your ability to provide care to your patients. We look forward to creating a functional and pleasing work environment for you and your employees.
“Great projects don’t just happen idly. They need vision, leadership, teamwork and quality execution. Thank you and congratulations on a job that truly exceeds our expectations!”
– OMC Representative
Retail/Hospitality
Since 1983, our diverse staff has put decades of combined retail construction project management experience to work for our clients, both on the general contractor and on the client side of the retail construction industry.
“Thanks to Construction Collaborative for providing excellent service and quality work during our tenant buildout project. You and your team will be the first professionals I call when we decide to expand our operations once again.”
– Jerry Zubay
Restoration
Brand new construction is not always the answer to your building needs. Renovation of commercial property can just as effectively provide expanded space and fresh architecture. We recognize the value of an existing structure, especially if the location of the property is desirable. In some cases, our clients simply need to update their properties in order to meet building codes and comply with insurance standards. We enjoy beginning the transformation process of a small or tired building into an impressive, up-to-date structure.
“Thank you for our beautiful building. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t admire the craftsmanship of your employees. It has been a great pleasure to work with your firm, and we continue to be impressed with your friendship, professional ability and dedication.”
– Gillian Duncan
Contact Us
Our team understands that there is not one answer to every project. Utilizing the extensive skills of each team member, we will provide solutions that best fit your project needs. Whether it is new construction or tenant improvements, we do what’s best for you!
Please feel free to contact us about your next project using the contact form below. Someone will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
- 1708 2nd St SW | Rochester, MN 55902
- 507.289.9002
- 507.287.6783