Rice Companies doesn’t feel like a newcomer in Fargo so much as a trusted builder that finally decided to plant a permanent flag here. Founded in 1953 in Sauk Rapids, MN, Rice Companies is a third-generation, family-owned construction firm that’s spent more than 70 years shaping commercial and industrial spaces across the Midwest.
A Fargo Team Built For Full-service Construction
Rice Companies opened its Fargo branch in 2020 and quickly became a meaningful part of the metro’s construction mix. In 2023, the team moved into a brand-new office and shop facility at 5301 Veterans Blvd. S., just off Veterans Drive in south Fargo because they wanted to make an investment that signals they’re here for the long haul.
What sets the Fargo location apart is its “all-in-house” capability. The team provides architectural design and engineering, full-service commercial construction, facility maintenance, remodeling, and reroofing. That means clients don’t have to stitch together multiple vendors. Rice can take a project from early concept through ribboncutting, and then stay involved for years afterward, helping the building perform the way it should.
The Fargo branch is led by General Manager Shane Stecker and staffed with experienced project managers, architects, field crews, and service technicians. Their bench is built to handle everything from steel and concrete work to follow-up service calls, which is a big reason the office has been growing steadily since launch
Design-Build, The Rice Way
Rice’s design-build model is one of their clearest strengths. Their architects, designers, and engineers collaborate directly with the construction team, using tools like
BIM modeling and 3D renderings to troubleshoot early and keep projects on track. The payoff is speed, clarity, and fewer surprises during construction.
They also partner with Butler Manufacturing to deliver preengineered steel systems. For large industrial and distribution builds in particular, Butler systems allow Rice to blend the advantages of pre-engineered speed with the customization of conventional construction.
