About us
For more than six decades, Borneke has delivered complex civil construction projects across Minnesota and throughout the United States. Founded in 1964, we are a family-owned organization built on experience, disciplined execution, and a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to construction. Our work supports renewable energy, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal projects where precision, scale, and reliability matter.
Operating through specialized construction companies, including Don Borneke Construction, Inc. and Borneke Construction, Inc., Borneke provides heavy civil earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, and site development for demanding infrastructure projects. Our experience spans highways, landfill construction and closure, and large-scale wind and solar energy facilities. We understand the logistical, safety, and coordination challenges of complex jobsites, and our teams are trusted by owners and general contractors to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule and on budget.
Our CapabilitiesQuality Services
Renewable Energy Civil Construction
Civil construction services for energy projects including access roads, crane pads, foundations, and large scale site grading.
Road Building & Reconstruction
Construction and reconstruction of roads and access routes supporting commercial, industrial, municipal, and energy infrastructure projects.
Underground Utilities
Installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
Landfill Construction & Closure
Landfill cell construction, closure, and environmental earthwork performed to meet strict regulatory and engineering standards.
Site Development
Complete site development services including grading, drainage, and preparation to support efficient construction and long term site performance.
Markets Served
Borneke Construction partners with general contractors, owners, and developers across a wide range of industries that demand experience, safety, and reliable execution. Our civil construction capabilities support projects of varying scale and complexity, from local developments to large, multi state infrastructure and energy projects.
Borneke Construction, Inc.Experience and Safety
With more than 60 years of experience, Borneke Construction brings proven leadership and disciplined execution to complex civil construction projects across Minnesota and nationwide. As a family owned company founded in 1964, we have built our reputation on consistency, accountability, and long term relationships with general contractors, owners, and project partners.
Safety is embedded in everything we do. Our crews operate under strict safety and environmental standards supported by ongoing training, jobsite planning, and clear communication. We understand that safety performance is not optional on large civil, infrastructure, and energy projects, and we take responsibility for protecting our people, our partners, and the communities where we work.
From preconstruction planning through final grading, our approach emphasizes preparation, compliance, and execution. We invest in experienced field leadership, modern equipment, and procedures that reduce risk and keep projects moving efficiently. Clients trust Borneke Construction because we deliver predictable results on demanding projects, without shortcuts and without surprises.
