Two Premier Midwest Construction Firms Merge as Black and Dew

SAINT PAUL, Minn.— Minnesota-based construction firms LS Black and Dew Corporation today announced their merger. Both leadership teams proclaim this as a convergence of equals that builds upon industry-recognized strengths in the government, institutional and commercial sectors. Providing continuity of leadership, Sterling Black and Robert Dew will remain at the helm of Black and Dew.

“The merger brought together two teams of smart, experienced leaders. We know the time is right,” said Robert Dew, president of Black and Dew. “In the current economic climate, we saw even greater need for the collective services, efficiency and delivery our firms were both known for. This brings it all together in one package.”

Providing a Midwest-centric breadth of talent, the merger is aimed at increasing market sector capabilities and building on communication and core contracting competencies.

“We’ve been embedded in the Minnesota marketplace for decades. This is a positive move for our current and future clients as we look to larger and more complex projects. Our philosophies, work cultures and styles are very similar,” added Sterling Black, CEO. “It’s all about our clients and project owners and what they want to build. We make it happen.”

Black and Dew combines professionals from multiple construction and contracting disciplines to work on governmental, institutional, corporate, commercial, mixed-use, education, health care and community projects. In its 45-year portfolio history, Black and Dew has collectively completed more than 2,200 projects, including such high-profile and recognized projects as Sandstone Federal Prison, Science House at The Science Museum of Minnesota, MSP Airport Freight Facility and several major renovations to the Minnesota State Capital Building.

The two companies have always shared a common culture: total focus on the customer, partnership and the project; a process that stresses constant communication; a value system built around reliability, integrity and uncompromising quality; and a deep interest in exploring and implementing the best new techniques, including groundbreaking sustainable, environmentally-conscious building and construction technology.

A respected member of the construction industry, Black and Dew is active in the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, The St. Paul Builders Exchange and numerous community organizations. The firm will also be highlighting its official launch at the upcoming AIA Minnesota Annual Convention and Product Expo, November 8-11, 2011 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

LS Black and Dew Corporation are privately held firms, and terms of the transaction will not be publicly disclosed.

Born out of two of Midwest’s most successful construction companies, Black and Dew has more than 90 years experience as a full service firm building projects to exacting specifications and unique project requirements.

Merging intense technical expertise with open communication rarely found in construction, Black and Dew provides the experts to design, manage and build each project the right way. Visit the award-winning gallery of projects at www.black-dew.com . For information and an online press kit, please visit www.black-dew.com/media .