Marcus Construction Blog

Preparing the Game Plan for the City of Willmar's Construction Projects

In the Fall of 2019, Marcus Construction was selected by the City of Willmar to be the Construction Manager at Risk and quarterback the c­­onstruction of three sports facilities that were approved as part of a monumental local option sales tax for the city, soon called the LOST Projects....

Quality Control Programs That Are Put To Work Are The Key To Success

An integrated Quality Control (QC) Program is key to a successful construction project. At Marcus Construction, we have a comprehensive QC program that encompasses all phases of construction from design to post construction follow-up. We also utilize industry leading construction management software and technology to efficiently manage...

Marcus Construction Acquires Northern Sierra Corporation

Marcus Construction, a family-owned construction manager and general contractor with over 65 years of Agribusiness industry expertise, proudly announces the integration of single product dome storage and arch barrel building options following the successful acquisition of Northern Sierra Corporation.

 

The strategic move bolsters Marcus Construction's comprehensive suite of bulk storage solutions, enhancing its ability to provide...

A Journey of Growth and Transformation

Marcus Construction moved our corporate office to Willmar, MN from Prinsburg, MN in February of 2011. Our building was formerly UBC Lumber and was significantly larger than our humble beginnings. There was a main office area but there were several large storage areas that we kept behind closed doors for years. Company growth trickled...

A Case Study with Mark Stutsman

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. and Marcus Construction were a great fit to partner on Stutsman's new dry fertilizer storage shed. As Eastern Iowa's largest supplier of agricultural products, retail, and wholesale, Stutsman had a need for improving their storage solution at their Hills, IA location. During their research, they found Marcus Construction, and a...

A 50+ Year Relationship at its Finest.

It was late in 2022 as we wrapped up West Central Steel’s office expansion that we thought, what a milestone and timing to be finishing another project for this phenomenal customer of ours. We wanted to do something special and have some time while we are still blessed to have two of the...

Get More Years Out of Your Dry Fertilizer Storage Building

Well known in the construction arena for dry fertilizer storage buildings and liquid chemical warehouses, Marcus Construction has become the name that agribusiness leaders call when they have an aged dry fertilizer storage building that needs improvements. While we all like new, shiny things, there are multiple reasons building improvements...

re-tire-ment noun: The action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work

When I think of retirement, I don’t think of ceasing to work – rather beginning a different type of work.

 

I started out in the agricultural industry with Ranco Fertiservice, Inc. in March of 1982. I knew nothing about fertilizer other than I used it on my...

A pair of third-generation owners will carry on the family business.

Marcus Construction of Willmar, MN announces additions in ownership by welcoming a pair of third-generation owners.

For over 65 years Marcus Construction has been a family-owned construction manager and general contractor. Earning our reputation across the country as a well-respected, premier builder and leader with our design-build services for commercial,...

Constructing Homes for Quality & Active Senior Living

As senior housing communities and care facilities continue to evolve and expand around the country and within our communities, we have been honored to be part of several of these projects. These facilities are special in many ways. While we are a commercial general contractor building senior living facilities, we are also...