Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Wapakoneta, OH
Founded in 1949, Peterson Construction has built a legacy of excellence in the construction industry. As a family-owned business rooted in Wapakoneta, Ohio, we have dedicated over seven decades to delivering high-quality construction solutions for education, healthcare, government, and infrastructure projects. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to self-performing critical construction tasks, ensuring unmatched control over quality, cost, and timelines. We prioritize value engineering and innovative project delivery methods like Design/Build and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to maximize client savings and efficiency.With a collective 300+ years of experience among our project managers, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for complex projects ranging from schools to water treatment facilities. Our core value of 'People First' drives our dedication to employee growth, client relationships, and community impact through every structure we build. We maintain transparency in operations, guaranteeing projects are completed on schedule, on budget, and to the highest standards of craftsmanship. This unwavering focus on integrity and client satisfaction has resulted in long-term partnerships with repeat clients across Ohio and beyond.
Services
Design/Build Services
Construction Management
Water Treatment Plants
School Construction
Industrial Facilities
Concrete Work
Masonry Services
Excavation
Millwright Work
Value Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We self-perform critical construction tasks like excavation and masonry for better quality control
- Our project managers have 300+ combined years of construction industry experience
- We guarantee maximum cost savings through early value engineering input
- We offer Design/Build and CMAR delivery methods for project efficiency
- 95% of our clients return for future projects due to our proven track record
What people say
Completed on time
Professional manner
Quality facilities
Cost-effective solutions
Community pride
Services
Design/Build Services
Our Design/Build approach streamlines construction by managing all phases from concept to completion. We collaborate with architects to create innovative designs and self-perform critical tasks like concrete work and masonry. This method establishes early cost certainty, allows phased construction to save time, and ensures cohesive project execution without multiple subcontractor contracts.
Construction Management at Risk
As Construction Manager at Risk, we act as client advocates throughout the project lifecycle. Our team provides expert cost estimating, value engineering, and scheduling during preconstruction, then manage bidding and construction. This approach guarantees maximum cost control, facilitates scheduling flexibility, and delivers operator-friendly facilities through our 300+ years of combined project management expertise.
Water Treatment Plants
We specialize in constructing water and wastewater treatment plants with proven expertise in projects like the Piqua WWTP and Lima CSO. Our self-performed excavation and concrete work ensure durable infrastructure that meets environmental regulations. Our team understands the critical nature of these facilities and maintains strict quality control during construction.
School Construction
Peterson has built numerous schools including Tinora High School and Elida Elementary. We understand educational requirements and community impact, delivering functional learning environments that become local landmarks. Our CMAR approach for Fort Loramie Schools ensured timely completion while maintaining budget discipline and construction quality.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering process identifies cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. During preconstruction, we analyze designs to recommend material substitutions, construction method improvements, and schedule optimizations. This approach has consistently delivered projects under budget while maintaining structural integrity and functionality across healthcare, government, and industrial sectors.
People
Michael Caprella
Director of Utilities
Oversees municipal utility projects with 20+ years of public works experience. Recognizes Peterson's CMAR method for delivering the Lima CSO project on schedule while maintaining professional standards.
Daniel B. Holland
Superintendent
Led Fort Loramie Schools' construction project completed before 2009-2010 school year. Praises Peterson's professionalism and quality work that enhanced community pride through educational facilities.
M. Joseph Harkleroad
Owners Representative
Managed $22M Bethel Schools addition project. Credits Peterson's general trades expertise for making critical construction decisions that exceeded facility expectations and community needs.
Robert J. Yux
Assistant Superintendent
Evaluated 50+ contractors during 11-year tenure. Rates Peterson highest for managing multiple prime contractors and subcontractors while maintaining superior project execution standards.
Questions
What construction delivery methods do you offer?
We offer Design/Build and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) methods to provide clients with flexible, cost-effective project delivery options.
What types of projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in educational facilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, healthcare buildings, government infrastructure, and industrial projects across Ohio.
How do you ensure project cost control?
Through value engineering, self-performing critical trades, and establishing guaranteed maximum costs early in the design phase of every project.
What makes you different from other contractors?
Our 300+ years of combined project management experience and ability to self-perform excavation, concrete, and masonry work sets us apart from competitors.
Do you work with repeat clients?
Yes, most of our clients return for future projects due to our proven track record of delivering quality facilities on schedule and within budget.
