Ames Construction

Overview

A full-service heavy civil and industrial general contractor based in Burnsville, Minnesota, this organization was founded in 1962 as a family-owned earthwork business. Over the years, it has grown into a national employee-owned company with offices across the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Utah. With roots tracing back to its founders, Richard J. Ames and Raymond, the company has continually expanded its offerings and geographical reach.

The contractor specializes in self-performing heavy civil and industrial construction, delivering services such as earthwork, excavation, underground piping, and white paving. Notable projects include the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in Arizona and the I-15 CORE highway in Utah. Emphasizing safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, the company is recognized for its collaborative spirit and commitment to both client partnerships and community engagement.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 952-435-7106
• Website: amesconstruction.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ames-construction

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• mine infrastructure
• tailings dams
• leach pads
• railroads
• intermodal
• light & commuter rail
• highways
• bridges
• airports
• mass transit
• dams
• reservoirs
• treatment
• heavy civil & industrial
• construction
• engineering
• transportation
• railroad
• industrial
• water resources
• selfperform
• general contractor
• highway & bridge construction
• earthwork contractor
• employeeowned
• power reclamation
• civil infrastructure
• construction project quality
• construction risk management
• services
• construction project execution
• water resource management
• civil engineering
• construction safety management
• b2b
• environmental compliance
• railroad projects
• construction project lifecycle
• large civil projects
• construction equipment
• construction services
• public-private partnerships
• project execution
• heavy equipment
• reservoir construction
• construction site management
• community involvement
• levees
• client relationships
• construction industry
• construction quality assurance
• construction methods
• intermodal facilities
• self-perform construction
• railroad infrastructure
• earthwork
• family-owned
• north america
• heavy civil construction
• coal combustion residuals
• project delivery
• large fleet
• construction safety programs
• sustainability
• safety
• construction planning
• environmental remediation
• energy infrastructure
• environmental grade separations
• construction project delivery
• construction workforce
• canal construction
• construction technology
• land reclamation
• rail grade separation
• employee development
• transportation infrastructure
• highway, street, and bridge construction
• construction materials
• port and terminal construction
• construction innovation
• construction management
• soil conservation
• infrastructure projects
• construction project safety
• tailings storage
• project management
• mining
• industrial construction
• transportation infrastructure development
• utilities
• construction project control
• quality management
• energy projects
• large-scale earthmoving
• underground utility installation
• regional offices
• complex projects
• landfills
• government
• water and wastewater infrastructure
• sustainable construction
• environmental stewardship
• innovative solutions
• innovation
• tailings storage facilities
• hydroelectric power plants
• employee benefits
• construction safety
• construction logistics
• construction project planning
• contractor
• risk management
• leadership development
• design-build
• growth and expansion
• construction engineering
• safety culture
• mining infrastructure
• complex infrastructure projects
• industrial contractor
• environmental management
• safety standards
• cost-effective solutions
• team collaboration
• aggregate processing
• site development
• road construction
• bridge construction
• railroad construction
• open pit mining
• wastewater management
• project financing
• client relationship
• quality assurance
• diversity and inclusion
• craft professionals
• social responsibility
• job site safety
• integrated project delivery
• community engagement
• heavy machinery
• technical expertise
• utility installations
• highway projects
• contract negotiation
• value engineering
• construction sustainability
• structural concrete
• marine construction
• project scheduling
• employee training
• workforce safety
• public infrastructure
• transportation & logistics
• energy & utilities
• construction & real estate
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• highway, street, & bridge construction
• productivity
• design build

Technologies Used

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