Constructors of Integrity for 70+ Years
Wagner was born out of the big timber country of northern Minnesota, where making a living meant doing hard things the right way. Our origins in logging and forestry taught us that strong logistics beat aimless effort in the race to deliver.
Through seventy years in business and three generations of family ownership, we’ve evolved to deliver the scale, speed, and sophistication of tomorrow’s most ambitious builds.
As we approach our century milestone, we plan to carry forward the Wagner Way of building quality projects with integrity.
To carry forward the Wagner Way of building quality projects with integrity — plan smart, work hard, and deliver.
To be the constructor of integrity behind the boldest ideas of tomorrow.
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Number of employees
70+ Years of Generational Growth
Hitting the road
1941
Clifford Wagner begins a trucking venture in northern Minnesota, laying the groundwork for a family business built by doing hard things the right way.
second-gen growth
1970's
Clifford’s son, Dennis Wagner, expands into forestry and civil construction by entering the government funded work for the City of Warroad, Minnesota and Roseau, Minesota. This earned the company a strong reputation in the Midwest.
INDUSTRIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT
1980's & 1990's
Wagner supports major expansions for Boise Cascade’s paper mill, at that time Minnesota’s largest private project. Later, Wagner contracts with Marvin Windows and Doors for their expansion. Wagner performs work in the Waste Water Treatment market by constructing sewage lagoons, pumpstations and clarifiers.
RECONSTRUCTING COMMUNITIES
mid-to-late 1990s
Wagner broadens its services to include landfill, hazardous waste removal, and soil contamination cleanup. The company plays a key role in reconstructing downtown Grand Forks, ND following the 1997 Red River Flood.
wagner goes national
Early 2000's
Operations expand nationwide with Wagner entering markets in Arizona and North Dakota. Wagner wins a Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association in 2001.
NEW MARKETS: FEDERAL CONTRACTING
early 2000's
Wagner enters the federal contracting market, partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on major infrastructure projects, including the construction of Tolna Coulee Dam.
EMERGING INDUSTRIES: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
2010's
The company expands into the alternative energy sector, contributing to the development of ethanol production facilities and supporting the growing demand for renewable fuel infrastructure. Wagner continues to grow its national footprint by supporting large-scale wind farm developments and wood pellet production facilities, strengthening relationships with industrial and energy clients across the country.
THIRD-GEN EXPANSION
2014-PRESENT
Kalan Wagner carries the company into its third generation of family leadership. Wagner establishes its own rock quarries and ready-mix locations throughout Minnesota and enters the renewable sector nationwide.
REGIONAL EXPANSION: COLORADO
2015
Wagner establishes a presence in Colorado, further expanding its footprint in the western United States and positioning the company for continued growth in new markets.
REGIONAL EXPANSION: TEXAS
2020's
Wagner expands into Texas, supporting large-scale data center construction and continuing to diversify its geographic reach and project portfolio.
Deadlines Don’t Excuse Safety
It’s not easy to pause when the pressure is on, but we refuse to test our luck. We’ve been at this for over 70 years, but we don’t work on autopilot. Safety isn’t a box to check, but part of planning.
Above-average EMR rating
Wagner is proud to maintain a safety rating of 0.91, which exceeds the industry average and serves as proof of our daily commitments.
construction safety software
We utilize HCSS, a safety software that helps users achieve a 96% lower reportable incident rate than the industry average.
safety certifications
Our team is OSHA-certified and receives training in rigging, confined spaces, defensive driving, trenching, and erosion control.
Bold Leading the Bold
The Wagner name is a constant, but our leaders aren’t afraid of change. Bold decision-making supports ambitious builds, and we are constructing a culture that inspires it from the top down.
Earned, Not Given
Wagner works hard for results, not recognition. But we are deeply humbled by the honors we’ve received.
Public Works Project of the Year
Recognized by the American Public Works Association for completing the Grand Forks Water Distribution System.
American Public Works Association
Awarded Public Works Project of the Year for Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair.
Merit Award for Construction Excellence
Received the Merit Award for Construction Excellence from the State of Minnesota DOT.
Featured by Reed Construction Data
Featured on the front page of Reed Construction Data’s Rocky Mountain Construction publication for the City of Lake Havasu’s $463 million project.
Two Gold Awards from the City of Minot
City of Minot, recognizing our work on the Minot Water Treatment Plant Flood Mitigation Project and the Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project.