Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Construction in Rochester, MN
Benike Construction, a fourth-generation family-owned business established in 1937, has built a legacy of integrity and excellence in commercial construction and renovation across southeastern Minnesota. Our commitment to self-performing key tradescarpentry, concrete, masonry, and interior demolitionensures direct control over quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency. With decades of collective experience, our team of 200+ professionals prioritizes safety, innovation, and community stewardship, delivering projects that align with client visions while adhering to rigorous industry standards.We specialize in preconstruction planning, general contracting, construction management, design-build solutions, and facility maintenance, serving diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and historic preservation. Our lean construction principles, OSHA-certified safety programs, and focus on long-term client relationships distinguish us as a trusted regional leader. By integrating modern technology with time-tested practices, we ensure every projectfrom small renovations to large-scale developmentsmeets the highest benchmarks of craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
Services
Preconstruction
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build
Facility Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We self-perform carpentry, concrete, masonry, and interior demolition for quality control.
- Our team includes OSHA-certified professionals with decades of regional construction experience.
- We maintain a 35+ year safety program with full-time dedicated safety personnel.
- Fourth-generation family ownership ensures deep community ties and accountability.
- Lean construction principles accelerate project timelines without compromising standards.
Services
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services focus on strategic planning to minimize risks and optimize project outcomes. We provide cost estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies, leveraging decades of experience to align designs with real-world execution. This phase ensures clients make informed decisions that enhance value and avoid costly changes during construction.
General Contracting
As general contractors, we manage all aspects of construction projects, including subcontractor coordination, timeline adherence, and quality control. Our self-performance of key trades ensures accountability while maintaining budget integrity. We prioritize transparent communication to deliver projects efficiently and to client specifications.
Construction Management
We act as the owner's representative during construction management, offering guaranteed maximum pricing, risk mitigation, and schedule optimization. Our team provides continuous oversight, from preconstruction budgeting to final closeout, ensuring projects meet financial and operational goals through proactive problem-solving.
Design-Build
Our design-build approach unifies design and construction under one entity, streamlining decision-making and accelerating timelines. By collaborating with architects early in the process, we incorporate cost-effective innovations and ensure seamless execution from concept to completion, reducing client administrative burdens.
Facility Maintenance
We provide ongoing facility maintenance to extend building lifespans and adapt spaces to evolving needs. Services include masonry repair, concrete patching, door/window replacements, and aesthetic refreshes. Our proactive approach ensures facilities remain functional, safe, and visually appealing for long-term value.
People
Aaron Benike
Vice President of Operations
A Construction Engineer with 28+ years of leadership experience, Aaron oversees operations and manages Benike's 200+ crew members. He specializes in commercial construction and holds a degree from the University of Minnesota.
Mike Benike
President
With dual degrees in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Mike leads strategic direction for Benike. He specializes in lean construction principles and has managed diverse projects across multiple sectors since joining in 2007.
Adam Benike
Vice-President / Project Executive
Adam has 20+ years of healthcare construction expertise and manages Benike's equipment yard. He joined the company in 2004 after graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Construction Management degree.
Travis Lange
Director of Construction
A licensed architect with 20+ years in the industry, Travis oversees project execution and team leadership. He joined Benike in 2011 and specializes in cross-market construction segments, including healthcare and education facilities.
Brea Koebele
Director of Preconstruction
With 25+ years at Benike, Brea leads preconstruction services, including budgeting and conceptual estimating. She holds a Construction Management degree and maintains long-standing subcontractor relationships to ensure accurate project forecasting.
Questions
What construction services does Benike offer?
We provide preconstruction planning, general contracting, construction management, design-build solutions, and facility maintenance for commercial projects in southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
How long has Benike Construction been in business?
Benike has operated continuously since 1937, making us a fourth-generation family-owned company with deep regional expertise.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa within a 120-mile radius of our Rochester, MN headquarters.
What safety certifications do you hold?
Our team includes OSHA-certified supervisors, and we maintain a full-time safety program with regular audits and job-specific training for all field personnel.
Can you handle both small and large projects?
Yes—we self-perform work ranging from minor facility upgrades to multi-million-dollar developments, adapting our approach to each project's scale and complexity.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on healthcare, education, historic renovations, nonprofits, and commercial sectors, with specialized expertise in infection control and lean construction methods.
