On the surface, Rachel Contracting is a heavy civil construction company specializing in earthwork, demolition, utilities, and aggregate resources. Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll find a group of down-to-earth people who thrive on making a difference for our partners, clients, and each other.
We work throughout the Midwest and beyond, bringing a personal touch and a “Minnesota nice” attitude to both public and private construction projects. With 18 years in business, our reputation is built on workplace safety, and people you can count on to deliver savings and value throughout the project lifecycle.
You might call it value engineering. We just call it doing the right thing.
In 2006, Don Rachel set out to provide Minnesota with next-level civil construction value and services.
Knowing success can’t be achieved alone, Don assembled a team of partners who shared his values of integrity, experience, creativity, and safety. Together with industry leaders such as Jerry Rachel, Mark Kraemer, and Matt Coz, the Rachel team took shape.
Fast forward 18 years, and much has changed. The sectors we serve, the experience we’ve amassed, and the technologies we employ have advanced by leaps and bounds. From our regional reach to local community involvement, the Rachel Team has grown into a $180+ million a year multi-discipline construction company with over 1,500 successful projects throughout the Midwest.
Yet for all that’s evolved, the most important parts of Don’s vision remain in place: the people you trust, the value we deliver, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
Get a budget, bid, or build with a “Minnesota Nice” attitude.
Rachel Contracting was recognized at the AGC Chase Awards event for the commitment of making jobsites among the safest in Minnesota! Team Rachel is proud of the partnership we have with AGC and MNOSHA, and
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Don Rachel, CEO of Rachel Contracting, and his wife Julie for their outstanding contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Your dedication to supporting this important
Engineering News-Record published their annual Top 600 Specialty Contractors. The team at Rachel Contracting is proud to report that we made the list at #237! We would like to thank our clients and employees for
Superintendent Jeremy Rose participated in the 2023 AGC Leadership Blueprint program, a 6 month professional development course. Congrats Jeremy!
March 6th, 2023 started Women in Construction Week- Rachel Contracting is honored to have incredible women that are part of our team. From the field to the office we appreciate all that they do!
The Rachel Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Black Ice Jig Fishing contest on Sugar Lake in Annandale, MN! We couldn’t ask for a better day out on the ice with families, friends, and fisherpersons alike
Rachel Contracting was recognized this past week for our commitment to safety as a CHASE Level 3 participant in AGC’s Construction Health and Safety Excellence partnership with Minnesota OSHA! Our dedication to jobsite safety and
Rachel Contracting is proud to announce we have been awarded the Minnesota Safety Council Governor’s Safety Award of Honor in Occupational Safety! For the third straight year, we were recognized for our team’s excellence in
The week of March 6th, 2022 was Women in Construction week- Rachel Contracting is very proud of the incredible women we work with everyday in the office and in the field. We appreciate all that
At the annual National Demolition Association Convention, the Rachel Team was awarded the Michael J. Casbon Safety Award – the award honors the legacy of the late Mike Casbon, an expert with 25 years of
Committed to Community
The Rachel Foundation keeps us invested and engaged in the welfare of our local communities. From academic scholarships, to regional events, to employee donation matching, we love finding ways to get involved and give back. Find out what we’ve been up to.