Commercial Construction. From the Ground Up.
Klemme Construction is a full-service general contractor with the expertise, industry experience, and in-house resources to deliver turnkey commercial construction projects.
One-Stop Shop for Turnkey Commercial Construction
Whether you are looking for standard commercial building or a complex industrial facility, we offer the full-service construction services to deliver your project and an established track record you can trust.
Construction Services
Our services cover all stages of the construction lifecycle, including include planning, designing, and constructing pre-engineered buildings and full-scale site development projects.
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
Construction Processes
Our critical-path method is designed to control costs, ensure quality, and meet deadlines. From conceptual plans to final inspections, we follow well-defined processes and integrated project management for every stage of the construction cycle.
Planning & Feasibility
Site selection and evaluation
Conceptual plans and preliminary budgets
Zoning, permit, and licensing procurement
Pre-Construction & Procurement
Value engineering and cost optimization
Guaranteed pricing before ground-breaking
Subcontractor procurement and schedule development
Design & Engineering
In-house blueprint drafting and design production
Structural, MEP, and civil engineering coordination
3D BIM modeling and virtual design visualization
Construction & Delivery
Self-performed earthwork, concrete, steel, carpentry
On-site management, safety oversight, quality control
Automated progress reporting through completion
Our Competitive Advantage
We are a smaller firm that outperforms our largest competitors. Our advantage is derived from in-house capabilities, advanced technology, a skilled workforce, and operational efficiency.
Self-Perform Capabilities
Skilled project managers and field crews
In-house fleet of heavy equipment
We control critical-path work. No coordination gaps
Accelerated Project Delivery
Skilled carpenters, project managers, and field supervision
In-house equipment fleet
We control critical-path work. No coordination gaps.
Technology Driven
First-mover in construction-focused AI systems and processes
3D BIM modeling, virtual design, and reality capture
Automated weekly project updates with photos and progress tracking
Transparent Costs
Our costs are exponentially transparent and competitive
Hyper-focused on cost efficiencies passed through to customers
Guaranteed pricing locked before construction begins
Project Management
Skilled carpenters, project managers, and field crews
In-house fleet of heavy equipment and construction tools
We control critical-path work. No coordination gaps.
Customer Service
Every project matters. When you call, we pick up.
Clear lines of communication and a single point of contact.
Quality control throughout every stage of the project.
Markets We Serve
We operate across the Greater St. Louis, Metro East Area Illinois, and surrounding regions. From logistics to custom engineered industrial building, we build pre-engineered metal buildings for most commercial, light commercial, and heavy industrial applications.
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, and custom engineered buildings
Development & Investment
Our investment strategy is primarily focused on build-to-suit commercial real estate held for long-term lease to investment grade and middle market tenants. We have an established track record of sourcing, financing, and constructing commercial buildings across Missouri, Illinois, and the Central States region.
Build-to-Suit Lease
Custom facilities designed and constructed to your specifications. Full development management.
Speculative Development
Custom facilities designed and constructed to your specifications. Full development management.
Sale-Leaseback
Sale-leaseback acquisitions, optional tenant improvement allowance, flexible terms
Frequently Asked Questions
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Design-build brings design and construction under one contract. One team handles everything from planning through completion. This eliminates miscommunication, reduces change orders, and accelerates your schedule.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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Based in Millstadt, IL. We serve Metro East Illinois and Greater St. Louis, MO—including Madison County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, and surrounding communities.
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We provide guaranteed pricing through our design-build contracts. After planning and design development, we lock in a firm price before construction begins. Our costs are transparent—no hidden fees, no surprises.
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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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Yes. Through Klemme Capital Investments, we structure build-to-suit developments, speculative projects, joint ventures, and land contribution deals. We’re both the builder and the development partner.