Commercial & Industrial Construction.
From a custom home to a 200,000-square-foot industrial facility, Klemme Construction has the expertise, industry experience, and in-house resources to deliver your project turnkey — from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Commercial Construction, From The Ground Up.
A one-stop shop for turnkey commercial construction. Whether you need a standard commercial building or a complex industrial facility, we deliver every stage of the lifecycle — planning, design, and construction of pre-engineered buildings and full-scale site development — with a track record you can trust.
Construction Services
Ground-Up Commercial Construction
- —Office buildings, retail shells, flex space
- —Concrete foundations, structural steel, framing
- —Full MEP coordination and interior buildout
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
- —10,000 to 200,000 SF clear-span and multi-span
- —Warehouse, distribution, and industrial facilities
- —Bay spacing, mezzanines, docks, high-bay storage
Interior Build-Out
- —Customized interior spaces and finishes
- —Office, production, storefront, and custom facilities
- —Tenant improvements and fit-outs
Site Development
- —Site plan design, engineering, and planning
- —Grading, excavation, and earthwork
- —Utilities, stormwater, roadways, and paving
Our Construction Process
A critical-path method designed to control costs, ensure quality, and meet deadlines — with integrated project management from conceptual plans to final inspection.
Planning & Feasibility
- —Site selection and evaluation
- —Conceptual plans and preliminary budgets
- —Zoning, permit, and licensing procurement
Pre-Construction & Procurement
- —Value engineering and cost optimization
- —A firm, detailed estimate before ground-breaking
- —Subcontractor procurement and scheduling
Design & Engineering
- —In-house blueprint drafting and design
- —Structural, MEP, and civil engineering
- —Detailed construction drawings and shop drawings
Construction & Delivery
- —Self-performed earthwork, concrete, steel, carpentry
- —On-site management, safety, quality control
- —Regular progress updates through completion
Our Competitive Advantage
We're a smaller firm that outperforms our largest competitors — through in-house capabilities, advanced technology, a skilled workforce, and operational efficiency.
Self-Perform Capabilities
Skilled project managers and field crews, an in-house fleet of heavy equipment, and direct control of critical-path work — no coordination gaps.
Accelerated Delivery
Skilled carpenters, project managers, and field supervision, backed by our own equipment fleet, keep your schedule moving.
Technology Driven
We put modern tools to work where they make a real difference — digital plan management, drone and site photography, and clear written updates you can actually follow.
Transparent Costs
Costs are transparent and competitive, hyper-focused on efficiencies passed through to you, with a detailed estimate agreed before construction starts.
Project Management
Skilled crews and in-house tools and equipment, with disciplined management of every critical-path activity.
Customer Service
Every project matters. When you call, we pick up — one point of contact and quality control through every stage.
Markets We Serve
We build pre-engineered metal buildings for most commercial, light-commercial, and heavy-industrial applications across the Greater St. Louis, Metro East Illinois, and surrounding regions.
Warehousing & Distribution
General-purpose warehousing, logistics centers, agriculture, aviation, and storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Heavy-load floor systems, crane-ready structures, and process-driven layouts built for production.
Flex & Specialty
Flex buildings, multi-purpose facilities, and custom-engineered buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is design-build construction?
Design-build brings design and construction under one contract, with one team handling everything from planning through completion. That eliminates miscommunication, reduces change orders, and accelerates your schedule.
What types of commercial projects do you build?
Office buildings, retail shells, flex space, warehouses, distribution and logistics centers, and manufacturing and industrial facilities — from standard commercial buildings to complex, custom-engineered industrial projects.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Columbia, IL, we serve Metro East Illinois and Greater St. Louis, MO — including Madison County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, and surrounding communities.
How does your pricing work?
After planning and design development we provide a detailed, itemized estimate, and we agree scope and price in writing before construction begins. Costs are transparent and we tell you early if anything changes — no hidden fees, no surprises.
What makes Klemme different from larger contractors?
We self-perform critical-path work with our own crews and equipment. We're a smaller firm that outperforms larger competitors through in-house capabilities, technology, and a relentless focus on cost efficiency and quality.
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