Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Alexandria, MN
Nodland Construction has been a family-owned and operated business since the early 1930s, establishing itself as a regional leader in water and sewer line construction and excavation. Headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, we serve clients across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Our team of over 50 construction professionals prioritizes safety and quality in every project, leveraging decades of experience and state-of-the-art equipment from Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo. Incorporated in 1956, we have completed numerous large-scale municipal and private development projects, including complex utility installations and infrastructure upgrades. Our commitment to innovation and value engineering helps clients save costs while maintaining project timelines.We maintain long-standing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring a collaborative team approach to every job. As a union shop, we provide specialized safety and quality management training, reflecting our core values of accountability and teamwork. Our recycling initiatives for materials like steel, concrete, and oil demonstrate our dedication to sustainable practices. With four generations of Nodland family leadership, we continue to deliver turnkey project management solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. Our reputation for reliability and excellence has been built through 70+ years of consistent service to municipalities, national homebuilders, and local developers.
Services
Street Construction
Sewer & Water Excavation
Engineering & Consulting
Excavation
GPS-Enabled Construction
Utility Installation
Project Management
Recycling Services
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- Four generations of family leadership with 70+ years in the industry
- Own 100+ pieces of Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo equipment
- Specialize in complex utility installations up to 40 feet deep
- Maintain 60-year membership with Minnesota AGC and 26-year MUCA membership
- Implement GPS-enabled project management and recycling initiatives
Services
Sewer & Water Excavation
We install sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains for municipal and private developments. Our crews handle complex projects with depths exceeding 40 feet using advanced dewatering techniques. Clients benefit from our expertise in directional boring for challenging terrain, ensuring minimal disruption to existing infrastructure while maintaining strict safety standards.
Street Construction
Our street construction services include subgrade preparation through sand and class 5 installation. We utilize GPS-enabled equipment for precise grading and alignment. Clients receive durable, code-compliant roadways completed efficiently through our integrated project management approach that coordinates multiple crews simultaneously.
Engineering & Consulting
We provide value engineering services to optimize project costs and timelines. Our team collaborates with clients during design phases to identify construction efficiencies. This service helps owners reduce expenses while maintaining quality through our field-tested recommendations based on 70+ years of practical experience.
GPS-Enabled Construction
Our GPS-integrated systems enable real-time field-to-office communication. This technology improves accuracy in grading and utility placement while reducing rework. Clients benefit from enhanced project visibility and documentation through our digital tracking systems that monitor progress against specifications.
Recycling Services
We recycle construction materials including steel, concrete, asphalt, oil, and filters on all projects. Our comprehensive recycling program diverts waste from landfills while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Clients receive documentation of recycled materials as part of our commitment to sustainable construction practices.
People
Richard Nodland Sr.
Third Generation Leader
Third-generation leader of Nodland Construction, overseeing operations since the 1980s. Brings decades of industry experience and maintains the family's commitment to quality and safety.
Henry Nodland Jr.
Co-Founder
Co-founded the company with his father in the 1930s. Served as a U.S. Army Air Corps officer before expanding the business to Alexandria in the 1940s.
Henry Nodland Sr.
Founder
Established the company in the 1930s with expertise in agricultural drainage systems. Transitioned the business to municipal water and sewer projects during World War II.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Nodland specialize in?
We specialize in water and sewer line construction, excavation, street construction, and infrastructure development for municipal and private clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Minnesota, the Dakotas, and the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, with headquarters in Alexandria, Minnesota.
What equipment does Nodland Construction use?
We maintain a fleet of 100+ modern machines from Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo for efficient project execution.
How does Nodland ensure project quality and safety?
Our veteran team follows strict safety protocols and quality management systems, with specialized training programs and GPS-enabled monitoring.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We recycle steel, concrete, asphalt, oil, and filters on all projects, minimizing environmental impact through material reuse.
