The companies that make up the Specialty Construction Services Group are a diverse array of niche businesses. They provide multi-craft repair and maintenance services at electrical generating facilities, provide aerial work platforms for various construction trades, install and service garage doors in residential homes, and represent a variety of other service trades.

The "heavy industrial" sector served by this group provides specialty construction services to a full range of facilities, including power plants, pulp and paper facilities, industrial processing and manufacturing facilities, and high tech and mining facilities.

Our companies, whether in the industrial, commercial or residential arenas, have a proven track record of playing on the team. They are routinely rewarded for their high quality and cost effective services by garnering repeat business with the same customers and plant locations.

 



APi Construction Company
On a national level, APi Construction Company provides thermal insulation and lagging services for the power generation, petrochemical, pulp, and paper industries. APi Construction Company ranks among the Top 10 privately held firms in its field and is one of the most respected union contractors in the nation. The past 70+ years have shown that APi Construction Company has the experience and resources to provide the full range of services to the energy conservation market.

APi Construction Company has proven that our supervision posses the talent and experience to complete the largest insulation projects in the United States. Our resume contains some of the highest profile pollution control and new generation projects in the country. This professionalism has compelled the most respected names in construction to repeatedly select APi for their industrial insulation and lagging needs. Our specialties include boilers, pollution control retrofits, combined cycle units, plant outages and refinery turnarounds

Visit their website at http://www.apiconst.com

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Montour Station Flatwork
Nebraska Power Flatwork
Sibley Generating Station Flatwork
USG Interiors Flatwork
Wagner Station Flatwork
Klamath Cogeneration Piping
Klamath Cogeneration Piping
L.S. Power Piping
Wabash Repowering Project Piping
Wabash Repowering Project Piping

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APi Electric APi Electric is a total electrical contracting, engineering and design company. APi Electric has blended professionalism and performance to meet the needs of its commercial and industrial clients. Clients call on APi Electric for fast track projects, design and build work and specialty applications. APi Electric prides itself on the timely and satisfactory completion of client's projects and provides its team with the latest technology, tools and equipment.

APi Electric takes pride in the ability to deliver the latest technology to their clients - from computer networking and fiber optics to complex, industrial-duty wiring. They constantly update their knowledge and skills to bring up-to-the-minute techniques and products to their customers. APi Electric's commitment to innovation demands they go the extra mile.

Visit their website at http://www.apielectric.com

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APi Supply, Inc. Servicing contractors' needs for aerial work platform rentals, sales, service and training throughout the Midwest and Montana, APi Supply, Inc. is one of the area's largest aerial work platform equipment dealers. Representing Snorkelift, JLG, SkyJack, Workforce, and other major manufacturers, APi Supply, Inc. inventories more than 600 rental units for commercial and industrial construction projects and plant maintenance requirements.

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Visit their website at http://www.apisupplyinc.com






Classic Industrial Services, Inc. Classic Industrial Services, Inc. is a full-service merit shop specialty contractor featuring design, construction, installation and maintenance with a complete menu of services.

Incorporated in 1987, Classic Industrial Services has grown to be one of the largest specialty contractors in the South. They provide thermal insulation, scaffolding, siding, steam & electric tracing systems, refractory, fireproofing & firestop systems, safety signage and global resource services for the power generation, petrochemical, pulp, and paper industries.

Their goal is to operate an effective service organization dedicated to excellence through high quality workmanship within time and budget constraints. That is the classic formula for success.

Whichever services and materials you choose, you will always receive:

  • A Safety Record Exceeding National Standards
  • Workers Who Receive On-Going Safety Training
  • A Safety Program Tailored To Your Specific Project
  • A Total Quality Management System Which Checks All Phases Of Installation

Let your next project be a classic success story with Classic Industrial Services as your partner.

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Visit their website at http://www.classicindustrial.com






Doody Mechanical Doody Mechanical, Inc. and its division, United Sheet Metal, make up one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Incorporated in 1959, Doody Mechanical, Inc. is a full service mechanical contracting service organization that specializes in design/build projects and can handle the most demanding of projects and schedules.

Doody's origins as a plumbing and heating contractor were expanded in 1985 with the formation of United Sheet Metal, adding sheet metal-related systems to its capabilities. Doody Mechanical Service division was formed in 1998 to address the growing service, repair and maintenance demands of loyal customers. Today, Doody capably serves the industrial, commercial and residential sectors with all types of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and process piping systems.

To handle quality control issues and the growing fast track schedule environment, Doody operates its own state-of-the-art sheet metal fabrication facility. This allows the company to work more efficiently with the highest quality materials.

Doody Mechanical's commitment to quality and adding value to the construction process is a core principal consistent throughout the organization.

Visit their website at http://www.doody-united.com

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Garage Door Store

Garage Door Store offers fast, reliable service and top quality residential and commercial garage doors and specialty doors and equipment to Central & Northern Minnesota and the surrounding areas.  Located in Waite Park, a suburb of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Garage Door Store is dedicated to doing what it takes to satisfy their customers by covering all of the details.  The customer is the most important person in their business.


Visit their website at http://www.
gdsmidwest.com


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Grunau Grunau Company’s team of skilled professionals designs, installs and services mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, temperature controls, process piping, fire protection and specialized electrical systems. Grunau Metals, a division of the company, offers specialty metal design, fabrication, installation and service. Grunau's fabrication shop is equipped to custom fabricate anything from decorative to industrial applications, using materials from carbon steel to aluminum.

Grunau’s staff of professional engineers are certified to design a wide variety of mechanical systems and specialty metals projects.

Grunau Service and Maintenance services:

  • Mechanical systems
  • Automatic temperature controls and building automation systems
  • Plumbing
  • Underground utilities
  • Fire and life safety systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Indoor air quality systems

Grunau teams operate as customer advocates, pinpointing the best solutions to complex projects and embracing a strategic approach to identify and prevent problems. Grunau has offices in Wisconsin, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Grunau Company, established in 1920, employs 500 people and is headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Visit their website at http://www.grunau.com

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Industrial Contractors, Inc. ICI's strength lies in its experience and track record of handling successful projects in boiler maintenance, power and process piping, steel erection, siding and metal roofing, electrical, plumbing, and civil, structural, concrete and other general construction. ASME and National Board certifications for assembly and repair of power boilers, erection of power piping, and pressure vessel fabrication and repair, allow ICI to perform a full array of maintenance services across a variety of industrial facilities.

ICI provides its customers with comprehensive field accounting and cost control information, enabling them to track their projects on a daily basis. ICI can provide site-based services during project development, construction and startup, as well as maintenance support after the project goes on line. With more than 40 years of successful experience, ICI can handle the most demanding plant outage/shutdown projects. The company has performed hundreds of emergency and scheduled plant outage projects. ICI is licensed for construction, repair and maintenance projects in South and North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Colorado.

Visit their website at http://www.icinorthdakota.com

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The Jamar Company

The Jamar Company has a proven record of completing complex industrial and commercial projects efficiently and safely.

The Jamar Company can deliver projects on a design/build basis. Mechanical engineers provide expert help with value engineering, constructability studies, quality control, procurement, cost accounting, scheduling and estimating, and engineering management. Architectural team members design, furnish and install all types of wall and roofing systems, including new construction, repairs and re-roofing projects, and waterproofing systems.

The Mechanical Division's Ventilation Department has a broad range of experience in executing a wide array of HVAC systems, such as make-up, process, heat recovery, trim, grain processing, dust collection and food processing.

The Piping Department's focus includes the pulp/paper, food processing, mining and grain industries. Typical projects are steam and condensate systems, boiler feed water, potable water and process water systems.

The Jamar Company operates a 30,000 square foot fabrication facility for all types of metal fabrication projects, OEM replacements, tanks and pressure vessels, ductwork systems and dust collection systems.

Jamar Boiler Services Division focuses on ASME-authorized construction, maintenance and rebuilding of boilers, pressure piping and unfired pressure vessels. Their experience also extends to pollution control projects for pulp and paper, wood products, mining and other industrial facilities.

The Jamar Team is committed to exceeding customer expectations, delivering projects on time, with a high degree of safety, within budget and with the highest level of quality.

Visit their website at http://www.jamarcompany.com

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Larson Electric Systems, Inc.

Larson Electric Systems, Inc., located in Minneapolis, MN, was established in 1999 as Larson Electric Service Company. They provide a wide array of electrical contracting services to the industrial, commercial and institutional markets. These services range from the design and installation of electrical systems for new facilities, the renovation and retrofit of existing systems, specialized and value added services, as well as long term and on-call maintenance and repair services.

The expert staff at Larson Electric have over 75 years of combined experience in the electrical industry. They have earned a reputation for completing quality projects on time and within budget.

   Visit their website at http://www.lar-elec.com

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Tessier's, Inc.

Tessier's, Inc. has been dedicated to building long-term customer relationships for nearly 90 years. Headquartered in Mitchell, South Dakota, Tessier's team of skilled professionals services, installs and designs mechanical systems, including plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and temperature controls. They also have a strong level of expertise with design-build projects. Their approach to teamwork allows them to use their staff of professionals to safely deliver projects on time and within budget.

Supporting their field operations is a state-of-the-art fabrication facility. It is staffed with professional sheet metal mechanics that focus on meeting their customer needs.

Their commitment to their customers sets them apart from their competition. "Listen to what the customer says. Give them what they need, and always remember.. the sale is only first step in a lifelong relationship with that customer."

Visit their website at http://www.tessiersinc.com

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Twin City Garage Door Company

Twin City Garage Door Company is Minneapolis/St. Paul's largest full-service garage door company. With three metro area locations, TCGD's team of expert service technicians installs and services all types of residential and commercial doors. TCGD also provides in-house custom built garage doors.

With more than 40 years of experience in the Twin Cities market, TCGD has earned a reputation as the leader in installing and servicing overhead doors, operators and electrical control devices.

Visit their website at http://www.twincitygaragedoor.com

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