Business Details
17 Years
experience
Commercial Construction Experts in Minnesota
Grindstone Construction Services was established with a foundation of honesty, integrity, and solid work ethics. Our team delivers commercial construction projects on time and within budget while maintaining transparent communication with clients. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we combine military precision with decades of hands-on construction experience from family-owned operations. Our capabilities span military/government procurements, tenant improvements, data center construction, and retail facility development across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. We leverage constructability reviews, job site supervision, and cost/budgeting estimates to ensure project success.Our veteran leadership team includes experts with over 20 years of commercial construction experience, specializing in carpentry, project management, and site supervision. We maintain full transparency in operations while prioritizing client satisfaction through timely execution and adherence to quality standards. Our expertise extends to architectural/design build coordination, document control, and plan/build scheduling for complex projects. Through consistent performance and relationship-building, we've completed high-profile projects including Federal Steel Buildings and The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Streetscape while maintaining strong industry partnerships.
Services
Military Procurements
Tenant Improvements
Data Center Construction
Shooting Ranges
Retail Facilities
New Construction
Steel Buildings
Industrial Projects
Aircraft Hangars
Agricultural Buildings
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We deliver projects on-time within budget
- Our team has 20+ years of commercial construction experience
- Veteran-owned business with military precision
- Specialize in military/government procurements
- Maintain transparent communication throughout projects
What people say
On schedule
Honest and reliable
Timely communication
Positive energy
Project expertise
Services
Military Procurements
Specialized construction services for military and government contracts. Our team has extensive experience navigating governmental procurement processes while maintaining strict compliance standards. We deliver secure facilities that meet exacting military specifications.
Data Center Construction
Comprehensive data center building solutions with precision engineering requirements. Our construction methods accommodate specialized HVAC, electrical, and security systems essential for modern data facilities. We ensure continuous uptime during construction phases.
Steel Buildings
Custom prefabricated steel building solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We design and construct durable structures that exceed building codes while offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional construction methods.
Tenant Improvements
Full-service tenant improvement projects tailored to business needs. Our team manages complete interior transformations while maintaining operational continuity for existing businesses during construction phases.
Retail Facilities
Specialized retail construction services for national chains and local businesses. We implement brand-specific design elements while meeting strict timelines for store rollouts and remodeling projects.
People
Fritz Budig
President and CEO
Military veteran with Desert Storm service and 20+ years commercial construction experience. Transformed family business heritage into successful commercial enterprise while maintaining core values of integrity and quality.
Tim Helppi
Vice President of Operations
Construction industry veteran with 20+ years experience transitioning from carpenter to operations leader. Oversees field operations ensuring project coordination excellence across multiple job sites.
Matt Rahm
Site Superintendent
35-year construction professional combining technical expertise with leadership skills. Specializes in maintaining project schedules while upholding safety standards on complex job sites.
Jeff Helppi
Site Superintendent
12-year construction veteran focused on technology integration for improved project outcomes. Excels at coordinating subcontractors while maintaining strict safety protocols across active job sites.
Questions
What types of commercial construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in military/government procurements, tenant improvements, data center construction, shooting ranges, retail facilities, and new construction projects throughout Minnesota.
Are you a certified Veteran-Owned Business?
Yes, we are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing construction services with military precision and discipline.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Buffalo, the Twin Cities metro area, and surrounding Minnesota communities for commercial construction projects.
How do you handle complex construction timelines?
Our team utilizes detailed scheduling and experienced project management to deliver projects on-time, even with compressed timelines and multiple changes.
What sets your construction services apart?
We combine military discipline with family construction heritage, maintaining strict integrity standards while providing adaptable solutions for unique project requirements.
Can you handle both large and small commercial projects?
We successfully execute projects of all sizes from large steel buildings to small tenant improvements, applying the same quality standards to every project.
Reviews (2)
Miranda Christensen
Sep 28, 2020
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Such professionalism and stellar work. I definitely recommend using these guys for your construction needs!
Dan Wellman
Jan 30, 2017
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Mr. Stromsodt,
Fritz Budig and the team from Grindstone Construction approached our build with the utmost in professionalism. Through the entire project duration Fritz and his team remained on, or ahead of, schedule even accommodating for multiple change- orders and plan revisions. Fritz and his Project Manager worked with all of the sub-contractors to produce a virtually seamless transition from contractor to contractor as it related to the "chronological map" for completion. Very professional outfit from very satisfied (2- time) client. Dan Wellman
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On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:59
Fritz Budig and the team from Grindstone Construction approached our build with the utmost in professionalism. Through the entire project duration Fritz and his team remained on, or ahead of, schedule even accommodating for multiple change- orders and plan revisions. Fritz and his Project Manager worked with all of the sub-contractors to produce a virtually seamless transition from contractor to contractor as it related to the "chronological map" for completion. Very professional outfit from very satisfied (2- time) client. Dan Wellman
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