C70 Builders, Inc.

C70 Builders is a full-service commercial construction and facilities solutions firm that delivers high-quality projects on schedule, on budget, and with disciplined risk control. We serve institutional and private owners across the Upper Midwest with a practical, field-first approach that protects operations, minimizes disruption, and produces predictable outcomes.

Who we are

C70 Builders is built around proven systems, experienced supervision, and accountable project leadership. We operate like an extension of an owner’s team—transparent, responsive, and focused on execution. Our work is supported by strong preconstruction capabilities, a deep subcontractor network, and repeatable processes for safety, quality control, schedule management, and cost control.

What we provide (goods and services)

University purchasers can engage C70 Builders for the full lifecycle of capital work—from planning and estimating through turnover and warranty—across a wide range of project types.

Construction delivery methods

• General Contracting (GC)
• Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
• Design-Build (DB)
• Preconstruction / Estimating / Budgeting
• GMP development and open-book cost modeling
• Value engineering / constructability reviews
• Phasing and logistics planning for occupied facilities
• Procurement, subcontractor bidding, and buyout
• Scheduling (baseline, look-ahead, recovery planning)
• Closeout, commissioning coordination, O&M manuals, warranties

Core service lines

• Tenant improvements and interior build-outs
• Renovations, remodels, and reconfigurations
• Deferred maintenance and building remediation
• Small projects / job order style work
• Facilities maintenance, repairs, and refresh programs
• Exterior improvements and site-related scopes
• Selective demolition and enabling work
• ADA upgrades and accessibility improvements
• Life-safety and code-driven upgrades
• Owner coordination with designers, consultants, and stakeholders

Typical building and project environments

• Higher education / campus facilities
• Healthcare and clinical environments
• Corporate and office
• Retail and banking
• Industrial and light manufacturing
• Municipal and community facilities

“Goods” commonly procured through our contracts

While construction is service-led, C70 Builders also procures and installs major project materials and equipment, including:

• Architectural finishes (ceilings, flooring, wall systems)
• Doors/frames/hardware, glazing, millwork/casework
• Specialty equipment coordination (owner-furnished or contractor-furnished)
• Site materials and exterior assemblies (as applicable)

Why University purchasers should do business with C70 Builders

1) Predictable delivery and schedule discipline

Universities live and die by academic calendars, occupancy windows, and event schedules. C70 Builders is built for reliable delivery, with clear phasing plans, short-interval scheduling, and practical field coordination to keep projects moving and reduce surprises.

2) Occupied-facility expertise

Campus work often happens in active buildings with students, faculty, staff, and research operations. We specialize in:

• Dust/noise control, clean work practices
• Safety-first site control, signage, and access management
• Off-hour coordination and shutdown planning
• Stakeholder communication to avoid operational disruption

3) Transparent cost control and change management

We focus on protecting University budgets through:

• Early scope validation and constructability input
• Open-book estimating and clear assumptions
• Tight subcontractor bid coverage
• Fast, well-documented change pricing
• Risk identification and mitigation before it becomes cost

4) Strong self-management and accountability

Our teams operate with measurable performance expectations:

• Safety planning and compliance
• Quality control checklists and punch prevention
• Submittal/RFI discipline
• Closeout planning that starts early (not at the end)

5) Proven experience in mission-critical environments

C70 Builders has delivered a wide range of complex projects where quality, safety, and reliability matter—campus-adjacent, healthcare, and operationally sensitive facilities—without losing control of schedule or budget.

6) Owner-minded culture

University buyers need partners who:

• Tell the truth early
• Bring solutions, not excuses
• Keep documentation clean
• Respect procurement rules and reporting
• Treat the campus like it’s their own facility

C70 Builders is a reliable partner for the University of Minnesota because we combine schedule discipline, occupied-campus experience, transparent pricing, and accountable field leadership—delivering consistent results with minimal disruption to University operations.