Business Details
46 Years
experience
Industrial & Commercial Construction Experts
Founded in 1980, Maertens-Brenny Construction has built a reputation for excellence in industrial, manufacturing, and commercial construction projects. Our unique self-performing capabilities in concrete, masonry, and carpentry allow us to maintain direct control over project quality, timelines, and safety standards. With over four decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with hands-on ownership involvement to deliver complex projects efficiently. Our team of seasoned professionals prioritizes transparent communication and innovative problem-solving, ensuring client satisfaction from initial design through final execution. We maintain an exceptional safety record with an EMR rate of 0.77 and a Total Recordable Incident Rate of 1.58.Our collaborative approach and commitment to using high-quality materials have fostered long-term relationships with clients across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and energy infrastructure.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
Self-Perform Concrete Work
Maintenance Services
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We self-perform 80% of construction work with our own skilled workforce
- Owners personally oversee every project from start to finish
- 45+ years combined experience in complex industrial construction projects
- Exceptional safety record with EMR rate of 0.77
- Transparent pricing and scheduling through open-book policy
Services
General Contracting
We deliver comprehensive general contracting services for industrial and commercial projects. Our hands-on ownership team ensures quality control through direct oversight of all construction phases. With self-performing capabilities in critical trades, we maintain schedule accuracy and cost efficiency while delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Construction Management
Our construction management approach combines technical expertise with transparent communication. We partner with clients from design through completion, providing value engineering solutions and maintaining strict safety protocols. Our 45+ years of combined experience ensures optimal project outcomes for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers.
Design-Build Services
We offer collaborative design-build solutions that streamline construction processes. By coordinating design and construction phases simultaneously, we reduce project timelines while maintaining budget control. Our team works directly with architects and engineers to deliver customized industrial facilities that meet specific operational requirements and regulatory standards.
Self-Perform Concrete Work
Our in-house concrete division handles foundations, floors, and structural elements for commercial and industrial projects. With experienced carpenters, laborers, and cement finishers, we deliver precision concrete work for equipment pads, foundations, and infrastructure projects. This capability ensures quality control and schedule reliability for critical project components.
Maintenance Services
We provide comprehensive maintenance services as an extension of facility operations teams. Our in-house capabilities include carpentry, concrete repair, masonry, and demolition services. This proactive approach ensures ongoing facility integrity and minimizes operational disruptions through timely maintenance interventions for commercial and industrial properties.
People
John Hoffman
President & Co-Owner
John Hoffman has led company operations since 1995 with a focus on transparent client relationships. Holding a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota, he oversees project teams and corporate strategy while maintaining his passion for outdoor activities and family adventures.
Christopher Chapman
Vice President & Co-Owner
Scott Chapman brings 35+ years of construction experience to his role, overseeing field operations since joining in 1989. A former Navy Seabee, he manages safety protocols and labor negotiations while balancing family time and personal construction projects at his Minnesota lake home.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in industrial, manufacturing, and commercial construction with self-performing capabilities in concrete, masonry, carpentry, and demolition services.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We offer General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Maintenance Services delivery methods tailored to client needs and project requirements.
How does self-performing work benefit projects?
Self-performing key trades improves quality control, schedule reliability, and cost efficiency while enabling immediate problem-solving during construction phases.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain an EMR rate of 0.77 with owner-led safety protocols and comprehensive training programs that prioritize worker well-being on all job sites.
