Rice Lake Construction Group

06/05/2026

Exciting news - Rice Lake Construction has earned a National AGC Safety Award for the second year in a row! 🏆
The NASA program has been recognizing AGC members with outstanding safety records since 1991, and we're honored to be among them. This one belongs to our incredible team who make safety a priority every single day on every jobsite.

At Rice Lake Construction, safety isn’t a policy – it’s a practice lived out on every jobsite, every day. We’re proud to share that Rice Lake has been recognized with a National AGC Safety Award (NASA) from the Associated General Contractors of America for the second year in a row – a mile...

06/02/2026

Big news from our parent company WRG! 🏗️
We've been ranked #330 on the 2026 ENR Top 400 Contractors list - a national ranking that recognizes the top construction companies in the country.
This wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our teams across the Rocky Mountain and Upper Midwest, or the continued support of the clients and communities we're proud to serve.
Thank you for being part of our story. More to come later this year when the ENR Regional rankings are released!

We’re proud to share that WRG and its affiliates have been ranked #330 on the 2026 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 Contractors list. ENR’s Top 400 is the national scorecard for the construction industry – a ranking of the companies doing the biggest, most consequential work across the co...

05/22/2026

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Rice Lake offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Thank you to those that have served our country!

05/05/2026

This week is Construction Safety Week, and Rice Lake Construction is "All In Together".

Safety isn't a program we run during a designated week. It's how we plan, how we build, and show up for the people on our sites and the communities we build for.

This week we're joining the industry in focusing on what it takes to recognize hazards, respond with intention, and respect every person in the field.

04/09/2026

Great to see this aerial view of our St. Joseph's Catholic Church project in coming together.
Thank you to The Bigger Picture LLC for capturing and sharing this shot from above. We appreciate you sharing the progress with the community.

Sky eye view of the new Catholic Church in Crosby. Construction is coming along beautifully. Deer Trail Drive behind Super One.

03/06/2026

We’re proud to see Sam Saillot recognized during Women in Construction Week.
Sam’s leadership continues to strengthen our VDC program and the talented team she leads. This work helps our crews visualize, coordinate, and deliver complex projects with greater clarity and confidence.
Well-deserved recognition, Sam.

Sam Saillot's interest in construction and engineering began in middle school, when a technology education teacher introduced her to drafting, metal shop, and woodworking. The experience sparked a curiosity about how things are built, one that eventually led her to pursue an engineering degree and a passion for water and wastewater infrastructure.

Sam began her career in the field on a pile driving crew, where she gained firsthand experience working alongside seasoned tradespeople. That experience helped shape her approach to construction and collaboration in the field.

Today, Sam is the Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Rice Lake Construction Group, where she leads a team that creates detailed 3D models to help crews visualize complex structures and solve problems before they reach the jobsite. Her work helps bridge the gap between engineering plans and construction in the field, making projects run more smoothly from start to finish. Read more about Sam: https://www.agcmn.org/wellbeing-and-culture/women-construction-wic-week/wic-week-2026/wic-week-2026-sam-saillot

03/05/2026

Here’s a little sneak peek of the construction progress at St. Joseph’s Church in !
Last week, our crew set the bell in place with a coordinated crane lift. (As you can see, navigating in this limited space emphasizes the importance of accurate crane signals and special attention to safety measures for all involved.)
A bit of history... the bell was manufactured in 1937 by McShane Bell Foundry. Once removed from the existing St. Joseph’s Church, it traveled to McShane’s headquarters in Missouri for a little “spa treatment”. After the bell was cosmetically refurbished and the supports were sandblasted and freshly powder coated, it made its way back north to be warehoused in our Deerwood office.
The 89-year-old bell is now safely nestled in its new home, where it can be a symbol of celebration and community for decades to come.

03/03/2026

See us at the 42nd Annual MRWA Technical Conference!
➡️ We will be at booths 321 and 323 today, March 3, through 5:00 PM.
➡️ Also on Tuesday, join Sherri Leonard, Director of Collaborative Delivery, at 2:00 PM in the Wilson Room for her presentation, Making the Most of CMAR.
Looking forward to another great year, we hope to see you there!

12/30/2025

As we wrap up 2025, our offices will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday beginning December 31st at noon through January 1st.
We are proud of our team’s accomplishments in 2025 and excited to carry that momentum into 2026. Happy New Year!

12/22/2025

May your season be filled with quiet moments, good company, and renewed energy for the year ahead. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.