Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Construction Solutions
Founded in 1947 by Ralph Rutledge, our company has grown from a family-owned operation into a trusted full-service commercial construction firm serving the Twin Cities Metro Area. We combine decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality, delivering tailored solutions for new construction, renovations, and maintenance projects. Our one-contract accountability model ensures seamless coordination, eliminating the risks associated with managing multiple teams. Through integrated design and collaborative planning, we prioritize your vision from concept to completion, balancing functionality, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Our team of skilled project managers, designers, and craftsmen leverages advanced scheduling and estimation techniques to complete projects swiftly without compromising quality.Specializing in office spaces, warehouses, retail environments, industrial facilities, and senior living complexes, we bring expertise to every project scale and complexity. With a legacy spanning three generations, we maintain personalized service while adhering to the highest standards of workmanship and client communication. Our leadership team, including President/CEO Scott Rutledge, remains actively involved in every project, ensuring alignment with client goals and industry best practices. From emergency repairs to large-scale developments, we deliver durable, innovative construction solutions that meet evolving business needs.
Services
New Construction
Renovations
Design-Build Services
Emergency Repairs
Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined construction experience with three generations of leadership.
- Our one-contract accountability model minimizes coordination risks and ensures consistent results.
- Integrated design approach balances functionality, sustainability, and cost efficiency from project inception.
- We maintain in-house CAD design and estimation teams for faster project turnaround.
- Proven track record with industrial, commercial, and multifamily construction projects since 1947.
What people say
Top-notch service
Prompt and reliable
Professional throughout
Met stringent deadlines
Fantastic team collaboration
Services
New Construction
We deliver custom commercial construction solutions tailored to operational needs. Our team specializes in creating functional office spaces, high-capacity warehouses, and industrial facilities engineered for performance. From initial planning to final execution, we ensure lasting quality and compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining strict budget controls.
Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing spaces to meet evolving business requirements. We handle complete interior overhauls, structural modifications, and system upgrades while minimizing operational disruption. With expertise in adaptive reuse projects, we maximize functionality while preserving structural integrity through proven construction methodologies.
Design-Build Services
Our one-contract design-build approach streamlines project delivery by combining design and construction under single accountability. This method reduces coordination challenges, accelerates timelines, and ensures alignment between architectural vision and practical execution through continuous collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
Emergency Repairs
We provide rapid response for critical construction emergencies requiring immediate attention. Our team addresses structural damage, enclosure failures, and other urgent issues with expedited scheduling while maintaining safety standards and long-term durability in all repair solutions.
Maintenance
Our ongoing maintenance services ensure commercial properties remain in optimal condition. We offer preventive maintenance plans and reactive repairs for building systems, exterior structures, and interior spaces, helping clients extend asset lifespan while maintaining professional appearances and operational efficiency.
People
Scott Rutledge
President / CEO
Scott Rutledge leads all business operations, overseeing project execution, staff development, and client relations. With decades of construction management experience, he maintains hands-on involvement in every project while setting strategic direction for the third-generation family business.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial office spaces, warehouses, retail environments, industrial facilities, and senior living complexes.
Do you handle both new construction and renovation projects?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for new builds, renovations, additions, and maintenance projects.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Twin Cities Metro Area including Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities.
Can you handle emergency repair situations?
Yes, we offer emergency repair services for critical construction issues requiring immediate attention.
How does your design-build approach benefit clients?
Our integrated design-build model ensures single-point accountability, faster project delivery, and cost efficiency through coordinated planning.
Reviews (2)
Jacquelyn Gotreau
Nov 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I used Rutledge to help me with the build out of my nutrition club. They were very easy to work with and helped explain everything. I appreciated how they were always in communication about next steps. They did awesome work and I look forward to working with them again in the future.
Services:Drywall installation,Remodelling
I used Rutledge to help me with the build out of my nutrition club. They were very easy to work with and helped explain everything. I appreciated how they were always in communication about next steps. They did awesome work and I look forward to working with them again in the future.
Services:Drywall installation,Remodelling
Curt S.
Aug 01, 2013
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Rutledge Construction built out 3 Koko FitClub locations for me. I had competitive bids on all 3 locations and went with Rutledge for all 3. Their subs were experts in their fields and I had very little to do other than pick up the keys when the place was ready. The workmanship was top notch and all budgets and timelines were strictly adhered to. I will be using Rutledge for additional locations in the future. Great job!!!!
