Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services in Fargo, ND
Border Construction was founded in 2017 by industry veterans Dave Bartell, Andy Kelly, and Tom Jarvis, who collectively bring over 80 years of construction expertise. Our mission centers on delivering exceptional projects through principled leadership, unwavering integrity, and a relentless pursuit of quality. We specialize in Pre-Construction, General Contracting, Design-Build, and Construction Management services across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with clients, designers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion.With decades of experience managing high-profile commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, we prioritize effective communication, budget stewardship, and innovative problem-solving. Our leadership team's deep industry knowledgefrom value engineering to complex project schedulingenables us to exceed client expectations while maintaining ethical standards. We measure success by the satisfaction of our clients and the enduring relationships we build through transparent, client-centric service.
Services
Pre-Construction
General Contracting
Design-Build
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of combined construction leadership experience
- Our client-centric approach ensures transparent communication and budget accountability
- We specialize in complex commercial, industrial, and institutional project delivery
- Our collaborative methodology engages all stakeholders from concept to completion
- We maintain long-term relationships with trusted local subcontractors
Services
Pre-Construction
Our Pre-Construction services establish project foundations through scope development, conceptual estimating, and value engineering. We collaborate with clients, designers, and engineers to balance budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Our team provides logistical site planning and risk assessment to ensure successful project execution from initial concept.
General Contracting
As General Contractors, we deliver commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with proven expertise in complex construction challenges. Our approach combines decades of experience with strong local subcontractor relationships to ensure on-time, within-budget results. We maintain strict quality control while managing all aspects of construction execution.
Design-Build
Our Design-Build methodology creates collaborative partnerships between clients, designers, and builders. We streamline project delivery through single-point accountability while maintaining flexibility. This approach reduces timelines and costs through continuous coordination between design and construction phases.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive Construction Management services that control project timelines, costs, and quality across all delivery systems. Our team coordinates planning, design, and construction phases while implementing risk mitigation strategies. We offer transparent reporting and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.
People
Tom Jarvis
President
With 25+ years in construction, Tom oversees all projects and business development. He manages client relations and complex scheduling while leveraging experience from managing Washington DC-area government projects.
Dave Bartell
Vice President
Dave brings 30+ years of construction expertise, specializing in financial oversight and value engineering. He develops construction documents and budgets while applying extensive estimating experience from 19 years at Fargo firms.
Andy Kelly
Vice President
Andy has 25+ years of construction management experience. He handles project estimating, subcontractor coordination, and schedule management, drawing from 13 years as Fargo-based Senior Project Manager for major commercial developments.
Questions
What construction services does Border Construction offer?
We provide Pre-Construction, General Contracting, Design-Build, and Construction Management services for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across ND, MN, and SD.
How experienced is Border Construction's team?
Our leadership team has over 80 years of combined construction experience, including managing high-profile multi-million-dollar projects in the Midwest region.
What areas does Border Construction serve?
We operate throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, with our main office located in Fargo, ND.
How does Border Construction ensure project success?
We employ collaborative project delivery methods, maintain strong subcontractor relationships, and implement rigorous budget and schedule controls for every project.
