The SMH Story

The SMH Story
S.M. Hentges and Sons 40 Years of Construction

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BUILD IT.

Steve & Jeanette Hentges had a dream to build a family business in 1981. Four decades later the business continues to grow & evolve thanks to their original vision and foundation.

Today, SMH provides over 8 different civil construction services and operates in 5 different states. Watch their family business story.

KEY MILESTONES IN THE HISTORY OF SMH

Our drive & passion for construction has been helping us connect communities throughout the midwest for over 40 years.

1981 - The Start

S.M Hentges is started with a single backhoe and a crane. bidding jobs from the basement of their house.

1985 - Expanded Services

Jeanette Hentges leaves her FT job and helps Steve and the team expand beyond water & sewer projects.

1994 - First Corporate Office

SMH set it's root at a state-of-the-art office, maintenance shop, and equipment yard in Jordan, MN.

1997 - A New Division

In addition to 8 other crews in commercial and residential services, a concrete division was added.

2008 - Beyond Minnesota

SMH expands its services to Iowa, and has completed hundreds of civil constructions projects to date.

2021 - SMH West

The push throughout the midwest continues, with SMH West opening office in Castle Rock, Colorado.

2023 - Howser Concrete Unlimited

SMH acquires Howser Concrete in Iowa, and builds upon it's wide portfolio of concrete services.

MEET KEY MEMBERS OF THE SMH TEAM

A Family owned business with a long history of smart, strategic growth from our leaders.
We’re always looking to add new team members who are interested in starting or growing their construction career.
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