J&D Construction, Inc.

What J&D Construction, Inc. does

J&D Construction, Inc. is a privately held, full-service design-build construction firm founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montevideo, Minnesota. The company serves agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients across 20+ U.S. states with a vertically integrated operating model spanning engineering and design, in-house metal fabrication, construction and installation, project management, and ongoing millwright maintenance through its Mid-States Millwrights division. Core construction work covers grain bins and pile storage, fertilizer plants and towers, ethanol and biofuel facilities, feed mills, agronomy warehouses and chemical storage, and commercial/retail buildings.

Technical capability is anchored by a 30,000 sq ft in-house fabrication shop with two 20-ton overhead hoists and climate-controlled workspace, producing 2,500+ custom steel components annually. Differentiated offerings include Total Station Technology for precision field layout and NTEP-certified custom bulkweighers (up to 37,500 lb weigh hoppers) with native integration to AGRIS, Compuweigh, and RFID systems. A sister company, Innovative Ag Products, manufactures purpose-built agricultural equipment such as gravity screeners, hopper tanks, spouting systems, and safety platforms.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: revenue is generated through custom design-build contracts for one-time capital projects, supplemented by professional services for engineering/design, fabrication/welding, and recurring 24/7 maintenance through Mid-States Millwrights. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting agricultural cooperatives, ethanol plants, feed mills, grain handlers, and commercial businesses, supported by a website, project case studies, and safety-award-driven credibility (eight consecutive Minnesota Governor's Safety Awards from 2015-2022). The company employs 100+ full-time tradespeople and staff and operates with no institutional investors, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

J&D Construction, Inc.

Legal name

J&D Construction, Inc.

Website

https://jdconstinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

J&D Construction is a privately held design-build firm founded in 1980, serving agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients across 20+ U.S. states with integrated engineering, in-house fabrication, construction, and millwright maintenance services from Montevideo, Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction & Installation Services: Project-based construction services for agricultural, industrial, and commercial facilities including grain bins, fertilizer plants, feed mills, ethanol plants, and commercial buildings. Revenue is generated through custom project contracts.
2. Fabrication & Welding Services: Custom metal fabrication services producing structural steel, bulkweighers, platforms, catwalks, and custom components from in-house 30,000 sq ft shop.
3. Millwright Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance, repairs, system remodeling, and 24/7 emergency breakdown service for grain handling, feed processing, and industrial facilities.
4. Engineering & Design Services: In-house engineering and design including conceptual design, detailed cost estimates, budget control, and 3D modeling for construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

J&D Construction delivers design-build construction, in-house engineering, custom metal fabrication, project management, and ongoing millwright maintenance for agricultural, industrial, and commercial facilities. Core deliverables include grain bins and pile storage, fertilizer plants and towers, ethanol plant infrastructure, feed mills, custom NTEP-certified bulkweighers, agronomy warehouses, and commercial/retail buildings, complemented by a 30,000 sq ft in-house fabrication shop and 24/7 emergency maintenance through the Mid-States Millwrights division.

Product overview

J&D Construction, Inc. is a full-service construction firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction, engineering, fabrication, and maintenance services for agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors. The company's core offerings span Construction Services, Engineering & Design, Fabrication & Welding (from a 30,000 sq. ft. in-house shop), Project Management, Sales & Estimating, and Mid-States Millwright Maintenance. J&D also manufactures Custom Bulk Weighers (NTEP-certified, integrating with AGRIS, Compuweigh, and RFID) and builds specialized facilities including Grain Bins & Pile Storage, Fertilizer Plants & Towers, Ethanol Plants, Feed Construction Solutions, Agronomy Construction, and Commercial & Retail Buildings. The company operates a sister company, Innovative Ag Products, for manufactured agricultural equipment. Projects range from greenfield construction to brownfield expansions, delivered through design-build methodology with a focus on value engineering and long-term performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mid-States Millwrights: A division of J&D Construction providing reliable, responsive construction maintenance services for grain handling or fertilizer facilities, including emergency repairs, scheduled service, and preventative maintenance.

Products and services

• Construction Services Turn-key construction and installation services including equipment installation, structural steel work, concrete work, bin erection, and building erection for agricultural, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Engineering & Design Services In-house engineering and design including equipment and facility layout optimization, 3D modeling, process flow design, and detailed construction drawings tailored for agricultural, energy, and commercial projects.
• Fabrication & Welding Services Precision custom metal fabrication and welding from a 30,000 sq ft in-house facility producing structural steel, platforms, catwalks, mezzanines, and custom components with over 125 years of combined expertise.
• Mid-States Millwright Maintenance Routine maintenance, full repairs, system remodeling, and 24/7 emergency breakdown service for grain elevators, conveyors, feed mills, fertilizer equipment, and bulkweighers through the Mid-States Millwrights division.
• Project Management Comprehensive project management including site supervision, schedule control, turn-key subcontractor management, safety review, cost control, and project startup with over 200 years of combined expertise.
• Sales & Estimating Construction estimates and sales support including conceptual design, detailed cost estimates, budget control, and precision layout using Total Station Technology, delivering 8-12% savings through value engineering.
• Custom Bulk Weighers NTEP-certified custom bulkweighers with up to 37,500 lb weigh hoppers, 2/3/4 load cell configurations, hydraulic gate systems, and integration with AGRIS, Compuweigh, and RFID technology for high-volume weighing operations.
• Grain Bins & Pile Storage Commercial grain bin construction and pile storage pad systems including high-capacity steel bins, integrated site design for traffic flow and conveyor systems, and scalable layouts for commercial grain operations.
• Fertilizer Plant & Tower Construction Custom fertilizer tower construction including rodless freespan, rod-reinforced, and hybrid styles with equipment integration, high-speed blending systems, catwalks, elevated control rooms, and dust control for urea, DAP, MAP, and potash handling.
• Ethanol Plant Construction Turnkey design-build for biofuel facilities including grinding and milling systems, bulk grain silos, receiving pits, conveyors, and DDG storage and handling, with 35+ completed grain handling projects for the ethanol industry.
• Feed Construction Solutions Custom feed mill design and construction with steel structure builds, ingredient handling and storage systems including bins, conveyors, spouting, and automation for efficient feed production.
• Agronomy Construction Agronomy facility construction including fertilizer plants, bulk seed storage facilities, liquid fertilizer and chemical warehouses, and integrated agronomy hubs for agricultural retailers and cooperatives.
• Commercial & Retail Buildings Custom commercial building construction including office spaces, clinics, fitness centers, retail buildings, convenience stores, and banks with high-quality functional designs for local communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-12% cost savings through Value Through Engineering approach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovative Ag ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative Ag Products is a sister company within the J&D family that manufactures purpose-built equipment for agriculture, construction, and commercial industries. Products include gravity screeners, hopper tanks, customized spouting systems, and safety platforms. The partnership allows J&D to offer integrated equipment solutions alongside their construction services.
• ISNetworldminorOthersIndustry-leading safety and prequalification network that J&D Construction maintains compliance and active standing with to demonstrate safety credentials to clients.
• FirstVerifyminorOthersSafety prequalification service that J&D maintains compliance with as part of their verified safety credentials.
• SMI SafetyminorOthersSafety prequalification network that J&D maintains compliance and active standing with for industry safety verification.
• BROWZminorOthersSafety prequalification and compliance management platform that J&D maintains active standing with.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief Agri/Industrial: Manufacturer of grain storage bins, drying systems, and material handling equipment for ag cooperatives and ethanol producers across the Midwest. Comparable to J&D on grain handling facilities and bulk storage construction.
• Wieser Brothers General Contractor: Minnesota-based design-build general contractor focused on industrial, agricultural, and commercial projects in the upper Midwest. Closest privately-held regional peer to J&D in terms of services, customer type, and geography.
• AGI (Ag Growth International): Publicly traded manufacturer and solutions provider for grain handling, storage, and processing equipment serving farm and commercial operations globally. AGI overlaps directly with J&D in grain bins, bulkweighers, conveyors, and integrated facility solutions for ethanol and ag-retail customers.
• Sukup Manufacturing Co. Iowa-based family-owned manufacturer of grain bins, dryers, material handling equipment, and steel buildings used in agricultural and industrial facilities. Direct competitor on grain storage bins, towers, and bulkweigher products.
• Todd & Sargent, Inc. Iowa-based design-build contractor specializing in grain handling and storage facilities, feed mills, agronomy centers, and ethanol plant construction. Most direct privately-held peer to J&D's grain handling, ethanol, and ag cooperative focus.
• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): Major manufacturer of grain storage bins, dryers, material handling equipment, and integrated grain systems for ag cooperatives and commercial operations. Now part of AGI, directly comparable to J&D's grain bin, pile storage, and bulkweigher offerings.
• Brock Grain Systems: Manufacturer of grain storage, handling, and conditioning systems including bins, dryers, and aeration equipment. Brock competes with J&D on the grain bin and pile storage product side as well as integrated facility solutions for ethanol plants and grain cooperatives.

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Construction: Large national design-build firm headquartered in Minneapolis with extensive wind, solar, commercial, and industrial capabilities. Overlaps with J&D on industrial building construction but operates at materially larger scale across many verticals.

Regional players

• Industrial Builders, Inc. Iowa-based industrial general contractor serving ag, food, and manufacturing clients across the Midwest. Comparable Midwestern construction services focused on grain handling, processing, and industrial facilities.
• Eby Construction: Nebraska-based design-build contractor with strong presence in agricultural, commercial, and industrial construction. Comparable to J&D's Midwest-heavy market and similar design-build service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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