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...

Expanded Design Services for Liquid Fertilizer Storage and Chemical & Seed Warehouses

Marcus Construction, announces the exclusive relationship with Steve Swift as a Project Adviser focused on the design of liquid fertilizer storage and chemical & seed warehouses. After spending the past 30 years with Kahler Automation, Steve brings substantial knowledge to the Marcus Construction team and will provide an incredible...

Versatile Chemical Warehouse for all Agronomy Business Functions

Marcus Construction’s design-build liquid chemical warehouses are ideal for both bulk and packaged chemicals as well as seed storage and seed treating. Our pre-engineered metal buildings are a great solution to easily customize your liquid chemical and seed warehouse layout for a variety of options including separate storage areas for bulk seed,...

A Fond Farewell from Randy Wright

All of us that have worked in the Ag Industry for a lifetime know just how great this industry is and just how difficult it is to think about leaving it. Well, that is exactly what I have been toiling with since I made my announcement to retire back in December 2021.

 

It scared me...

Ready to Build Your Restaurant? Here's Some Helpful Steps to Guide You

As owners of fast food franchises, restaurant chains, coffee shops, high-end dining, and other food establishments start to dream up their menus and the ambiance they want for their dining experience, there are a lot of details that need to go into the functionality of their restaurant with scale...

Constructing even the smallest and simplest of buildings will typically require multiple subcontractors and include a lengthy list of details. And let’s not forget a complicated and potentially expensive permit process, current building code and safety issues, and a slew of visits by your favorite building inspector. So, before you begin dreaming about that new, beautiful view from the window...

Where you store dry fertilizers is crucial for your agricultural production. This space has to be operationally functional and structurally sound. Bulk material storage buildings are ideal facilities for warehousing crop nutrition supplies.

Are you considering a renovation of your dry fertilizer storage space? Or have circumstances changed and the time has come for a complete rebuild? There are a...

There are many options when it comes to building the business of your dreams. From concept to construction, the choices can be so overwhelming. Business owners often overlook commercial metal buildings, as they used to be bleak and boring. Still, they are the best investment you can make at the start of your business.

There are a significant number of...