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Four Rice Companies' Construction Projects Recognized With Excellence in Construction Awards

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At Rice Companies, we take pride in delivering high-quality construction solutions that bring our clients’ visions to life. This year, our commitment to excellence was recognized in a big way. We are thrilled to announce that four of our projects were honored at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Minnesota and North Dakota’s annual Excellence in Construction banquet.

These awards celebrate the best in the industry, recognizing projects that demonstrate outstanding innovation, quality, and craftsmanship. Congratulations to our dedicated teams and partners who made these projects a success!

AWARD WINNING PROJECTS:

Eagle Award – Commercial Category
Coborn’s Retail Complex | Otsego, MN
The Coborn’s Retail Complex project in Otsego, Minnesota, is a multi-building, multi-function space. Rice Companies Sauk Rapids location team completed this project for a long-time, valued client, Coborn’s, who entrusted Rice to build this significant project. The project included the reconstruction of the grocery store, an 8,000 SF Liquor Store and Erbert & Gerbert’s addition, and a new 14,000 SF retail building featuring Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus – all completed in five months. It was proudly an OSHA Partnership in Safety Project, and the grocery store remained open to customers during construction. At completion, this complex became a central hub for the community.

Coborn's Otsego Project

Pyramid Award – Commercial Category
Rice Companies Fargo Office | Fargo, ND
The Rice Fargo Office in Fargo, North Dakota, included the design-build of this 32,920 SF 2-story office and shop and an additional 23,000 SF fenced concrete yard for construction equipment and materials that was managed and built by the Fargo team. The 2-story office and shop building brings to life the materiality of buildings and infrastructure, blending functionality with elevated design elements. This project exemplifies how Rice Companies approached the unique challenges of site development and construction with innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and a collaborative approach that meets both the city’s and the building’s needs.

Fargo Office
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Pyramid Award – Pre-Engineered Category
Victory Drive Development | Mankato, MN
The Victory Drive Development project is a 40,000 SF metal building with pre-cast walls. Rice Companies’ scope consisted of the complete build. Home to Rice Companies’ Mankato office, along with tenant retail, office, and warehouse spaces, the complex is a unique hybrid development that caters to diverse business needs. The project’s approach went beyond traditional office builds, fostering a sense of community with versatile spaces, innovative design, tenant-owner collaborations, and quality construction to ultimately build the dynamic space.

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Pyramid Award – Industrial Category
Gordini Distribution Center | North Mankato, MN
The Gordini Distribution Center is a 120,000 SF building in North Mankato, Minnesota proudly built by the Mankato team. This project exemplifies a successful blend of diverse construction methods, strategic preconstruction planning with tax and municipal coordination, and a client-focused approach that facilitated Gordini’s successful relocation of distribution operations. The construction highlights include the installation of pre-cast and metal walls, and 3,000 yards of concrete poured within a few days. Rice Companies delivered a state-of-the-art distribution center that enhances operational efficiency and supports local economic growth.

Distribution Building
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Leading the Way in Minnesota Construction

Rice Companies is proud to be recognized among the top construction firms in Minnesota and North Dakota. The awards reinforce our commitment to delivering best-in-class construction projects.

If you’re looking for a trusted Minnesota Construction Company or North Dakota Construction Company that values quality, innovation, and partnership, let’s talk about how we can bring your next project to life.

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