Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Heavy Civil Construction Services
Fisher Contracting has been a trusted leader in heavy civil construction since 1925, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the Midwest and Southeast United States. As part of the Fisher Companies, we combine family-owned values with corporate resources to prioritize safety, quality, and community impact. Our expertise spans marine construction, power and industrial projects, environmental remediation, and site development, serving federal, state, municipal, and private clients. With decades of experience, we self-perform key work scopes to maintain control over schedules, costs, and safety while adhering to strict environmental regulations.Our teams technical proficiency and commitment to innovation ensure durable, compliant solutions for complex projects in challenging environments. We collaborate closely with engineers, regulators, and clients to meet functional and environmental goals, supporting the full lifecycle of infrastructure from design to completion. Our reputation for excellence is built on nearly a century of delivering projects that stand the test of time.
Services
Marine Construction
Power & Industrial Construction
Environmental Remediation
Site Development
Underground Utilities
Earthwork
Landfill Construction
Piling & Concrete
Hydroelectric Construction
River Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 98 years of experience in heavy civil construction and environmental compliance.
- Our family-owned structure combines personalized service with corporate-scale resources.
- We prioritize safety and quality in marine, power, and environmental projects.
- We self-perform key work scopes to control schedules, costs, and safety.
- Our team adheres to strict environmental protocols in sensitive ecosystems.
Services
Marine Construction
Fisher Contracting delivers marine construction services including piling, concrete dams, river restoration, and hydroelectric projects. We specialize in deep foundations, docks, and environmentally sensitive waterway repairs. Our expertise ensures durable infrastructure for public agencies and industrial clients in challenging aquatic environments.
Power & Industrial Construction
We provide utilities construction, CCR landfill management, and concrete solutions for power plants and industrial facilities. Our services include pipeline installation, containment systems, and regulatory-compliant infrastructure to support energy production and industrial operations across the Midwest and Southeast.
Environmental Remediation
Fisher Contracting constructs secure landfills with liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management. We remediate contaminated sites through soil excavation, groundwater management, and habitat restoration while adhering to strict environmental regulations for public and private clients.
Site Development
Our site development includes underground utilities, earthwork, and grading for industrial and commercial projects. We install water, sewer, and storm systems while managing excavation and compaction to create stable foundations for infrastructure across diverse terrains.
Hydroelectric Construction
We specialize in hydroelectric dam construction and rehabilitation, including spillway repairs, embankment stabilization, and cofferdam systems. Our work supports renewable energy production through turnkey solutions for new facilities and upgrades to existing hydroelectric infrastructure.
People
J.W. Fisher
President
J.W. Fisher leads Fisher Contracting as President, leveraging decades of industry experience to uphold the company's commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction across heavy civil projects.
John Waskevich
Vice President - Northern Division
John Waskevich oversees the Northern Division in Michigan, bringing extensive management expertise to marine and infrastructure projects while ensuring alignment with Fisher Contracting's core values.
Mark Edlebeck
Vice President - Southern Division
Mark Edlebeck manages the Southern Division in Kentucky, focusing on operational excellence and client collaboration for environmental and industrial construction projects in the Southeast region.
John W. Fisher
Assistant General Superintendent
John W. Fisher serves as Assistant General Superintendent and Corporate Secretary/Treasurer, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards across all Fisher Contracting operations.
Erick Forshee
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Erick Forshee leads environmental health and safety initiatives, managing community relations and special projects to maintain Fisher Contracting's adherence to rigorous safety and environmental protocols.
Questions
What services does Fisher Contracting offer?
We specialize in marine construction, power/industrial projects, environmental remediation, site development, and underground utilities across the Midwest and Southeast U.S.
How long has Fisher Contracting been in business?
Fisher Contracting has operated since 1925 as part of the Fisher Companies, providing heavy civil construction expertise for nearly a century.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
Yes, we serve federal, state, municipal, and private clients on projects ranging from design-build to subcontractor roles.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Midwest and Southeast United States, with offices in Michigan and Kentucky supporting regional projects.
How does Fisher Contracting handle environmental compliance?
We follow strict protocols for environmental stewardship, including regulatory-compliant landfill construction, remediation, and habitat restoration in sensitive ecosystems.
Can you self-perform construction work?
Yes, our in-house crews self-perform key scopes like piling, concrete, and earthwork to maintain quality control and project efficiency.
