M. A. Mortenson Company

Industry: General Contractor/Worldwide
Project Completion: 2004

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Minneapolis-based M. A. Mortenson Company worked with Pine & Partners to capture and communicate the unique story of its origin and evolution in a volatile and tough industry. Guided by strong, Midwestern values, the family-owned company has become a premier builder in the United States and overseas, tackling challenging and high-visibility projects in sports and entertainment, education and research, health care, high-tech, commercial office buildings and power generation.

The 288-page, large format book, liberally illustrated with images of construction projects worldwide over 50 years, was given to employees, retirees, customers, potential customers and partners in the industry including architects, structural engineers and construction subcontractors. The book will play a key role in employee education, strengthening relationships with existing Mortenson customers and positioning the company for new assignments around the world.

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in 2004, the company held a large and festive "family reunion" to celebrate those who helped ensure the company’s success. A special video presentation was also created.