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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CY of earth moved in the last 5 years
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LF of pipe installed in the last 5 years
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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, rebuilding the City of Warroad and later Roseau, which earns the company a strong municipal reputation.
A premier partnership
1980’s
The team supports major expansions for Marvin Windows, leading to continued work for Marvin Home Center, Northern Minnesota’s premier home improvement store.
environmental innovation
early 1990’s
The company is one of the first to install lined lagoons with erosion controls. Wagner expands into environmental cleanup and restoration, then heads the Boise Paper Mill Expansion (the largest private construction project in MN at the time).
reconstructing community
mid-to-late 1990’s
Wagner broadens its services to include landfill capping, hazardous waste removal, and soil contamination cleanup. The company plays a key role in reconstructing downtown Grand Forks, ND following the 1996 Red River Flood.
wagner goes national
Early 2000’s
Operations expand nationwide with the opening of two new offices in AZ and ND, and Wagner wins the Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association in 2001.
Third-gen Energy 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 MN, and enters the renewable sector nationwide.
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.