What Lunda Construction does

Lunda Construction Company is a heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1938 and headquartered in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. The firm builds and rehabilitates large-scale public infrastructure across four operating divisions — Bridges, Railroad, Pipeline, and Specialty Services — with deep specialization in complex, long-span bridge structures. Its technical capabilities span cast-in-place and precast segmental bridge construction, balanced cantilever and extradosed designs, drilled shaft and marine foundation systems, hi-rail railroad construction, pipeline sheet-pile installation and waterbody crossings, and dam rehabilitation. Notable engineering achievements include the 800-foot basket handle true arches on the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge (the longest such arches erected in the United States) and 461 precast segments cast for the Crosstown Commons Project.

The company operates almost exclusively as a business-to-government (B2G) prime contractor, winning work through competitive bidding, RFPs, and alternative delivery frameworks (Design-Build, CMGC, P3, and General Construction) with state Departments of Transportation (MnDOT, WisDOT, Iowa DOT, Illinois DOT, Missouri DOT), Class I railroads (BNSF, Canadian National, Union Pacific), the US Army Corps of Engineers, and metropolitan agencies such as the Metropolitan Council. Revenue is generated through fixed-price and cost-plus construction contracts recognized over the construction period; pricing is project-specific and negotiated through government procurement, and is not publicly disclosed. Since 2000 the company has delivered over $600 million in Design-Build projects alone, and has completed work in more than 30 states.

Lunda has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) since July 2011, when it was acquired for $163.5 million. It continues to operate under its own name and management team. Historical revenue was approximately $400 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, with a reported backlog of roughly $400 million at the time of acquisition; no more recent standalone financials are disclosed. The business employs 501–1,000 people and runs from a Black River Falls headquarters plus regional operating divisions in Rosemount, Hilbert, and Waukesha.

Name

Lunda Construction

Legal name

Lunda Construction Company

Website

https://lundaconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lunda Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in complex long-span bridges, railroad, pipeline, and specialty infrastructure. Operating as a B2G prime contractor, it serves state DOTs, Class I railroads, and federal agencies, primarily across the U.S. Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Installation & Construction Services (trenching, duct banks, HDD, pulling, cable laying) (EUADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Bridge construction services
• Railroad construction
• Pipeline construction
• Design-build delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Black River Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Revenue is generated through fixed-price and cost-plus construction contracts with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), railroad companies, and government agencies. Projects are awarded through competitive bidding on large-scale civil infrastructure. Revenue recognized over construction period as work is performed.
2. Design-Build Project Delivery: Since 2000, Lunda has delivered over $600 million in Design-Build projects, serving as both designer and constructor under single contract with public agency clients.
3. Pipeline Construction Services: Pipeline construction services including sheet pile installation, earth shoring, foundation pile systems, and waterbody crossings. Revenue from pipeline operators across multiple U.S. regions.
4. Railroad Construction and Maintenance: Railroad construction, maintenance, and emergency work for Class I railroads including BNSF and Canadian National Railway. Specialized railroad equipment and trained crews.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lunda Construction Company is a heavy civil contractor that designs and builds complex transportation infrastructure, organized into four operating divisions: Bridges, Railroad, Pipeline, and Specialty Services. The firm delivers projects through Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), Public/Private Partnership (P3), and General Construction methods for state DOTs, federal agencies, Class I railroads, and pipeline operators. Services span major river crossings, segmental bridges, railroad bridges and underpasses, pipelines, marine and dam rehabilitation work.

Product overview

Lunda Construction Company is a heavy civil construction firm organized into four operating divisions: Bridges, Railroad, Pipeline, and Specialty Services. The company offers comprehensive infrastructure construction services including bridge construction and rehabilitation, railroad construction and maintenance, pipeline installation, and specialized industrial services. These divisions are supported by multiple delivery method options including Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), Public/Private Partnership (P3), and General Construction. The company specializes in complex, long-span bridge structures and has completed major projects including the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge, Saint Croix Crossing, Southwest METRO Green Line Extension, and I-70 Rocheport Bridge Replacement. Since 2000, Lunda has delivered over $600 million in Design-Build projects alone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridges Division

Quantifiable outcome

• Lunda completed the Marquette Interchange safely, months ahead of schedule and under budget.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tutor Perini Corporation: Public parent company (NYSE: TPC) and direct comparator for civil segment performance; operates across broader civil, building, and specialty contractor categories beyond Lunda's bridge/rail/pipeline focus.
• Skanska USA Civil: International contractor's U.S. civil arm with heavy highway, bridge, and transit capability. Comparable on large design-build and P3 bridge pursuits, with broader portfolio scale.
• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and maintenance firm with a U.S. infrastructure and transportation practice. Competes with Lunda on select large DOT and federal pursuits but operates across much broader end markets.

Direct peers

• Traylor Construction Group: Heavy civil contractor with deep bridge, underground, and marine foundation expertise. Directly comparable on long-span bridge, segmental, and complex foundation scopes.
• Kraemer North America: Heavy civil contractor with comparable bridge, highway, and railroad expertise. Directly competes with Lunda in segmental bridge and Class I railroad scopes.
• Granite Construction Incorporated: Large U.S. heavy civil contractor with comparable scope across transportation infrastructure (highways, bridges, rail, airports), water resources, and specialty construction. Directly competes with Lunda for state DOT and design-build bridge pursuits.
• Flatiron Construction: HOCHTIEF subsidiary focused on heavy civil, bridges, and rail infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable bridge/transportation portfolio and design-build capabilities.
• Massman Construction Co. Heavy civil contractor focused on bridges, dams, locks, and marine construction. Comparable specialty services portfolio and Midwest concentration of operations.
• The Walsh Group: Family-owned heavy civil and building contractor with significant bridge, highway, and rail work across the Midwest and nationally. Closely comparable in size, customer base, and design-build delivery model.
• Ames Construction: Private heavy civil contractor specializing in heavy highway, bridge, rail, and mining/heavy industrial work. Comparable Midwest base and overlapping DOT and Class I railroad customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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