Michael Kinder & Sons

Our story began in 1892, when three construction workers-and an old mule-joined forces to take on a variety of building projects in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana. From that humble endeavor, MKS has grown into a leading regional construction firm. Spearheaded by an integrated team of professionals experienced in every aspect of construction, our long list of satisfied customers continues to grow. Like that old mule, we've stubbornly remained true to our core philosophy: "We will serve our clients' needs - no matter how large or small - by providing quality planning, design and building services."

With your project, quality begins on day one of the plan-design-build process. Our management teams become an extension of your planning team from the very beginning, focusing on critical details, challenging assumptions and proposing solutions. This process has proven to save time and money during both the preconstruction, construction, and lifecycle phases of your building. Our commitment to quality provides a stress-saving system of checklists, as well as tools that deliver superior results. Deliverables include life cycle cost analysis, training, pre-installation coordination, mockups, commissioning, a collaborative safety plan and job-quality audits.

For over a century, MKS has been a leader in the design-build construction industry. Based in Northeast Indiana, we plan, design and build - with a passion to turn your visions into reality. Our single-source team approach saves time, trouble, and money. The broad array of services we provide include site selection, zoning and permitting, planning, design and construction management. We've been instrumental in countless projects that have resulted in houses of worship, healthcare facilities, residences for seniors, buildings and dormitories for college campuses and new state-of-the-art industrial facilities.

Some consider the construction stage as the most challenging part of a building project. At MKS, we view it as simply "acing the test" after an intense period of study and planning during the preconstruction/design - which makes our process much simpler and extremely fun! Our team brings years of hands-on experience to each project. We are not just managers, we are builders. MKS brings value by self-performing a variety of trades. One hundred twenty-five years of expertise empowers us to guide both the quality and the worksite culture for every one of our projects.