Summit Contracting, Inc

10/13/2026

Recently, our BUILD team headed to Rapid City for a few days of mentorship, leadership development, and team building.
From tackling the South Dakota National Guard’s Leader Reaction Course to attending the Mount Rushmore lighting ceremony, the group had plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and reflect.

Back in the classroom, teammates from across Summit shared how their roles and departments are connected to the bigger picture. The group also had conversations around bettering their communication skills, facing the brutal facts, and keeping our teams engaged.

Proud of this group for investing in each other and in the future of Summit. 🤝

10/09/2026

We are proud to partner with fire and rescue agencies to help bring life-saving technology to them!

Firefighters in Emery now have a grain rescue tube to help respond to emergencies involving people trapped in grain.

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10/09/2026

This month's is Steven Bultsma. Steven has been with Summit Contracting his entire career and is a vital part of our building team. He is in charge of crew staffing, budgeting, scheduling equipment, and much more. Thanks for all your hard work Steven!

10/07/2026

Two more stops on our recruiting tour this fall! Lake Area Tech and Mitchell Tech we are heading your way. Stop by and see what Summit Contracting has to offer!

10/06/2026

Best of luck to all the Seward Bluejays during their homecoming week games! We were honored to help showcase the volleyball team during their annual homecoming parade.

10/04/2026

Here's a helpful reminder on how to safely share the road with farmers as we enter the harvest season!

10/01/2026

🎓🔨 Congratulations to our Build Dakota Scholarship recipients!
Summit Contracting is proud to recognize Aaron Venner, Payton Neilsen, and Riley Mayer as recipients of a Build Dakota Scholarship, supporting their education and future careers in the skilled trades.

🔹 Aaron Venner
Lake Area Technical College
Building Trades Technology
Summit Department — Building Systems, Pierre Building Crew

🔹 Payton Neilsen
Mitchell Technical College
Architectural Design & Building Construction
Summit Department — Building Systems, Platte Building Crew

🔹 Riley Mayer
Mitchell Technical College
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Summit Department — Electrical, Electrical Apprentice in Platte

We’re excited to invest in these talented individuals as they continue developing the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to build the future of Summit Contracting

09/29/2026

Learn a little more about us from our own Jerad Hutchens. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!

What does it take to grow a company from 12 employees to nearly 200 while keeping its culture intact?

On the latest episode of Ratchet Up, Allan sits down with Jerad Hutchens, President of Summit Contracting, to talk about scaling a business, building a competitive culture, and learning when to let go.

Jerad shares how Summit has achieved 20–30% annual growth, why he pushes decision-making down to his team, and how profit sharing creates a sense of ownership.

We also discuss resilience, leaving your ego at the door, and why decency matters in leadership. One of my favorite takeaways? Your company culture is how your employees feel on Sunday night when they think about coming to work Monday morning.

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09/28/2026

If your operation requires portable grain moving options, check out the X² line of augers from . With options ranging from 63' to 125' and the capacity to move up to 23,000 BPH they have the strength and reliability to keep your grain and operation moving. We've got augers in stock, call 605-337-2841 or visit www.buildsummit.com!

09/25/2026

🌾 Project Spotlight — Hardy, NE

This project near Hardy, Nebraska, featured the addition of an 85,000-bushel GSI 54-11 bin, along with a 10,000 BPH VersaLoop fill system fitted to two existing bins.

The drive-over VersaLoop system provides an easy, convenient way to unload grain—without the hassle of moving an auger.

A great upgrade for improving efficiency and simplifying grain handling!