Government

Henry Carlson Company offers a wealth of experience in the unique needs and exacting requirements for government projects. From smaller projects such as rest areas, to office buildings, Henry Carlson always delivers buildings you will feel good about. Call us today at 605-336-2410 to learn how we deliver more on every project.

Minnehaha County Juvenile Justice Center


A new regional Juvenile Justice Center. The facility will be expanded from 46 beds at the current facility to 64 and could meet demands over the next 20 years. The […]

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Minnehaha County Juvenile Justice Center

Lincoln County Courthouse


The County has grown to be the third largest county in South Dakota with current population up 30% over the past 10 years. The current courthouse and administrative offices are […]

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Lincoln County Courthouse

DEX: Dakota Events CompleX


Along with Henry Carlson Construction in Sioux Falls, Kyburz-Carlson Construction built the new Dakota Events CompleX (DEX) in Huron. For 135 years, the South Dakota State Fair has been […]

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DEX: Dakota Events CompleX

Brookings County Detention Center Expansion and Remodel


Phase one of the project completed in December 2021. The new addition includes a new sallyport, booking station, kitchen, jail cell pods and rooms for recreation and programs. The facility […]

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Brookings County Detention Center Expansion and Remodel

Minnehaha County Administration and Extension Building Renovation


The project included moving Minnehaha County’s Commission Chambers and Administration offices up a floor while revamping the second floor, now serving as the home to all State’s Attorney […]

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Minnehaha County Administration and Extension Building Renovation

Harrisburg Water Reclamation Facility


The Harrisburg Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is a facility designed to treat 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater per day (gpd) and is expandable up to 4,000,000 gpd […]

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Harrisburg Water Reclamation Facility

South Dakota State Penitentiary Jameson Annex Medical Expansion


We have wrapped up phase 1 of the State of South Dakota Corrections Department G. Norton Jameson Annex project. An open house was held April 27. The new facility added […]

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South Dakota State Penitentiary Jameson Annex Medical Expansion

South Dakota State Penitentiary Administration Elevator


Upgrade the Administration Elevator at the South Dakota State Penitentiary […]

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South Dakota State Penitentiary Administration Elevator

City Center Third Floor Build-out


The City Center Third Floor Buildout project completed June 2020. The floor houses the City’s IT and Communications employees. Henry Carlson Construction completed the original building in 2018 […]

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City Center Third Floor Build-out

Minnehaha County Highway Maintenance Facility


The project consisted of offices for 15-20 staff members, bays for maintenance, storage of a large variety of highway maintenance equipment, some of which may be stored in a […]

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Minnehaha County Highway Maintenance Facility

Minnehaha County Jail Expansion


Expansion to the existing county jail in Sioux Falls, SD. Henry Carlson Construction and JE Dunn Construction built the project together as a joint venture.
Highlights included:

Added 320 beds […]

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Minnehaha County Jail Expansion

City Center


The City Center is a three-story office building with two finished stories, a third-story shell, footings and foundations for a future fourth floor, underground parking and storage, as […]

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City Center

Valley Springs Rest Area Facility and Welcome Center


Westbound exit on South Dakota Interstate 90 at mile post 412.1 The project consisted of an approximately 5,500 SF visitor center and 5,875 SF port of entry […]

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Valley Springs Rest Area Facility and Welcome Center

Great Plains Zoo


The remodel of the Great Plains Zoo was divided into two separate phases. The construction included a new snow monkey exhibit, a remodeled entry and updated museum area. Safety tunnels […]

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Great Plains Zoo
"Many thanks to each of YOU, and others on the Confluence and Henry Carlson Company TEAMs, for your community vision, sincere kindness, and generous assistance, in bringing the arts alive with the installation of the city-owned sculpture, “Flower Dancing in the Wind”, in the newly renovated Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden at the Washington Pavilion. The garden landscape renovations, increased public visibility and accessibility, along with the added sculptures, are marvelous. Indeed, the Paladino Sculpture Garden is a creative space that has become a destination place in Sioux Falls! "
Russ Sorenson, Urban Planner, City of Sioux Falls