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JE Dunn Construction has officially acquired Henry Carlson Construction, bringing together two companies with storied legacies and two combined centuries of construction expertise. The transaction closed July 31, 2026, following close collaboration between both companies. With the acquisition complete, JE Dunn and Henry Carlson are moving forward together with a shared focus on people, clients, and local relationships.   Building on shared values  Founded […]

One of our favorite summer traditions – Family Night at Thunder Road!   Thursday night, we had a great time hosting our Henry Carlson Construction, LLC employees and their families at Thunder Road for an evening of food, fun and making memories.   Every year, it’s so much fun to catch up outside of work, […]

Today marks Craig Sanford’s last day at Henry Carlson Construction, LLC after 30 years of dedicated service!   We celebrated Craig yesterday at the LifeScape Grill-Out with cupcakes, good company and plenty of well wishes as he begins his next chapter.   Thank you, Craig, for 30 years of hard work, dedication and service to […]

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Superintendent Jim Smith as he begins his retirement after 20 years with Henry Carlson Construction, LLC.   If you’ve worked with Jim, you know he never met a stranger, always had a story to tell, and wasn’t afraid to keep everyone on their toes. His personality was as […]

Thank you to everyone who braved the bitterly cold temperatures on Friday night to attend our employee Christmas party at The District! We enjoyed a great meal from Roam Kitchen + Bar and Nothing Bundt Cakes. The evening was filled with laughter and a lot of fun, thanks to a variety of games led by […]

Meet Shon Miles, who was recently hired as a full-time field engineer!   Shon grew up just outside of Hartford and is a graduate of West Central High School and South Dakota State University, where he earned his degree in Construction Management. He has been part of the Henry Carlson Construction, LLC team for the […]

We’re excited to welcome Emily Sample to Henry Carlson Construction, LLC as a Field Engineer. Emily earned her Construction Management degree from South Dakota State University. While at SDSU, she was actively involved in campus and industry organizations and completed two internships with a large construction firm in Omaha, working on data center projects. Outside […]

The new Sanford Orthopedic Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was shaped around both the latest technological advances and what is best for patients. The 161,000-square foot hospital broke ground in June 2022. Constructed with more than 1,500 tons of steel beams and columns, the Sanford Orthopedic Hospital includes 35 rooms designed for both pre- and post-operative […]

Thank you to everyone who participated in our NFL picks and lunches fundraiser. Together, we raised $1,530.93 in support of families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The funds were used to purchase groceries, toys, and personal items to help support families during an especially challenging time. We are proud to give back and help […]

Last night, Henry Carlson Construction, LLC, ASCO – Asphalt Surfacing Company and Dakota Seal employees and their families gathered at Thunder Road for an evening of food and fun.   It was great to see everyone enjoying time with their families and guests. The weather was perfect, and the Thunder Road staff -outstanding as always […]