Industries We Serve
Industrial
Overview
Deep experience building for industry
Kolb places a high value on construction knowledge and expertise across industrial projects: from mass grading for new manufacturing plants and distribution mega-sites to heavy foundations, structural pads, and plant demolition and expansion. We create and maintain safe, buildable sites that help industrial facilities run cleanly, safely, and efficiently.
Proven at scale
Industrial ground by the numbers
1,000,000 sf
32,000+ ft
800,000 cy
What we build
Where we work in industrial
From manufacturing plants to distribution mega-sites to rail-served facilities, Kolb self-performs the sitework industrial projects depend on.
Manufacturing & Processing Plants
We build the ground manufacturing and processing plants are built on: from mass grading and structural pads to the heavy foundations that support production lines and process equipment.
- Mass grading & site preparation
- Building pads & heavy foundations
- Process and equipment pad work
- Plant demolition & expansion
Warehousing & Distribution
Distribution and warehouse mega-sites demand large-scale earthwork and precision grade. Kolb moves the dirt and sets the pads that keep these projects on schedule.
- Large-scale earthwork & mass excavation
- Building pads & laser-precision fine grading
- Truck courts, parking, and access roads
- Storm and underground utility installation
Heavy Industry & Plant Sites
Heavy-industry sites call for rugged sitework and specialized services. We self-perform the demanding scopes that keep active plant sites moving.
- Heavy foundations & reinforced pads
- Rock excavation & controlled blasting
- Very heavy rigging
- Site cleanup & ongoing plant support
Rail-Served Facilities
For rail-served industrial sites, Kolb provides the grading and infrastructure that connect facilities to freight.
- Rail spur subgrade & embankments
- Site clearing & access roads
- Utility infrastructure installation
- Soil stabilization for heavy loads
Self-performed scopes
What Kolb brings to industrial
Site Development
Complete sitework and project management for industrial plants and distribution sites, from bid to final grade.
Earthwork
Mass grading, excavation, and cut-and-fill for plant pads, mega-sites, and large-scale earthwork.
Demolition & Blasting
Structural demolition and controlled rock excavation on active plant and industrial sites.
Underground Utilities
Storm installation, pipelines, and water-management infrastructure for industrial sites.
How we work
From raw site to production-ready ground.
One team handles the site from first assessment to final, buildable grade.
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Problems we solve
Where industrial sitework gets hard
Heavy foundations & pads
Manufacturing lines and process equipment demand heavy foundations and structural pads built to carry serious load. We prepare the subgrade and place ground that holds up.
Working around live plant operations
Expansions and demolition often happen while a plant keeps running. We sequence and phase the work to keep production moving and crews safe.
Rock & deep excavation
Hard rock and deep cuts slow many industrial sites down. We self-perform rock excavation and controlled blasting to keep the schedule intact.
Environmental compliance
Industrial sites carry strict environmental and permitting requirements. We handle erosion control, stormwater, and compliance so the site stays clean and inspection-ready.
Solid ground keeps production moving. We build it.
Safety
Safety is a culture, not a number.
For us, safety is more than an EMR figure. It’s how every crew shows up, every day. From daily planning and hazard analysis to ongoing crew training, we build safety into the work so our people go home safe and your project stays on track.
Daily hazard analysis
Every crew plans the work and the risks before it starts.
Ongoing safety training
Continuous training keeps our people sharp and certified.
Documented compliance
Full reporting and inspection coordination on every job.
Selected work
Industrial projects we've delivered
Iowa Fertilizer Plant
Over 32,000 feet of 24″ to 30″ HDPE water main, 44 thrust anchors, and wetland protection on a tight schedule, Iowa.
Team Track Facility
140,000 cy of excavation, 83,000 cy of Class C rock, lime stabilization, and a mainline access road, Washington, MO.
Schiermeier Quarry
Yearly drilling, blasting, stripping, and reclamation with erosion and drainage control, Augusta, MO.
Ready to break ground?
Let's talk about your site.
Send us the plans. We’ll build the takeoff and tell you straight what the site needs.