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Rebar Cutting to Celebrate Comstock Construction’s 100-Year Anniversary

Comstock Construction celebrated their 100-year anniversary with a “rebar” cutting at their Fargo office location alongside representatives from the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Area Chamber of Commerce on July 17th, 2024. Though the typical method is to do a ribbon cutting, Comstock Construction opted for a more nontraditional, yet on-theme option of a rebar cutting. […]

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Our Guiding Compass: Comstock Construction’s Core Values

At the heart of our company lie four fundamental values that guide everything we do. They set the tone for our culture and outline the behaviors we hold most dear. These values aren’t just words on paper, they’re deeply ingrained in our culture and influence every aspect of our operations. From the office to the […]

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A Century of Craftsmanship: The Story of Comstock Construction

Journey from Farming to Construction Comstock Construction’s journey traces back to 1924 when Clark Morrell, a farmer by trade, took a bold step into the world of construction. “He was a farmer, and at some point, decided that wasn’t his forte. So, he decided to sell the farm,” says Clark’s grandson, Bob Comstock. Leaving behind […]

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Building our Communities Since 1924, One Vision at a Time

Comstock Construction Celebrates 100-Years Comstock Construction is proud to mark a significant milestone in its journey – a century of building communities and transforming visions into reality. Since 1924, Comstock has been a driving force in construction, leaving an indelible mark on the Midwest. As we celebrate our 100th year in business, we reflect not […]

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Rising to New Heights: Väderstad North America’s Beam Topping

In the world of construction, few events are as special and meaningful as a beam topping ceremony. It’s a moment when the vision of a new project starts to take shape, and the dreams of those involved become more tangible. On Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, Väderstad North America celebrated one such momentous occasion at the […]

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5 Benefits of Pre-Construction Services

What are Pre-Construction Services  Pre-construction services refer to a wide range of activities and processes that occur before the actual construction of a project begins. Comstock offers a variety of pre-construction services that are tailored to your specific project needs. This beginning phase of construction is the foundation to the success of your project. Our […]

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We Did That! Callout to Fergus Falls Riverfront Project

“We did that!” is one of our favorite things to say. Here’s another great call out to the beautiful Fergus Falls Riverfront project we’ve had the privilege of being a part of, by civil engineer Jon De Graaf of Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Fargo, ND. In an article for Prairie Business magazine, De Graaf […]

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Phase II of Fergus Falls Riverfront Project Commences

Phase II of the Fergus Falls Downtown Riverfront project has officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 4th, 2023 to celebrate. This portion of the project adds a splash pad, updated parking area, public art exhibits, and special landscaping to the existing Market Pavilion building. The Market Pavilion building was the first phase of […]

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4 Quick Ways to Prevent Flooding Over Large Areas

Flooding season has become a hot topic in the Red River Valley the past few decades. Since the 100-year floods of ’97 and ’09 (500-year flood in ’97 for Grand Forks, ND), counties have taken some great steps to mitigate flooding. But even with those measures, it seems there are still regions in the valley […]