We're Here to
Change the World.
A Century of
Building.
- 1907
- 1908
- 1923
- 1930
- 1942
- 1945
- 1956
- 1967
- 1980
- 1993
- 1997
- 2009
- 2013
- 2017
- 2020
- 2021
1907
In 1907, David Henry (D.H.) Blattner founded D.H. Blattner & Co. railway contractors, the company that would become D.H. Blattner & Sons. Blattner and his crew quickly established a reputation for high-quality, innovative work.
1908
The young company spent its first years building the railroads that connected the nation, including noteworthy work on Montana’s High Line, the Great Northern Spur to British Columbia and the Great Northern Railway’s Surrey Cutoff.
1923
D.H. Blattner & Co. expanded to take on county and township work, including work on the Illinois Central Railroad in Kentucky.
1930
Bearing its new name, D.H. Blattner & Sons took on its first project, grading roads in Benton County’s Granite Ledge Township.
1942
Answering the call to colors, Bill Sr., Ervin and Barney Blattner readied equipment for a rail haul to Northern British Columbia, supporting the construction of the ALCAN Highway. Ervin led a contingent of Blattner veterans to a construction site north of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
1945
The third generation of Blattners expanded the business into more elaborate projects. Using new equipment, they constructed state highways for the Minnesota Highway Department. The business moved from Sauk Rapids to Albany.
1956
The federal government embarked on the construction of the Interstate Highway System, the largest public works project in U.S. history. Building on their reputation and success, third-generation Blattners joined the effort, undertaking more complex interstate highway projects for the Minnesota Highway Department.
1967
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Bureau of Reclamation developed flood-control and navigation projects, damming the rivers of the American West. As joint-venture projects with Johnson Brothers continued, the third generation of Blattners completed its acquisition of the business from the second generation.
1980
As interstate highway construction wound down, we leveraged our earth-moving expertise to bring our high-quality work to the mining industry. After decades of bidding for government highway and dam projects, we found stability working with privately owned mining companies, earning a reputation for handling tough logistical projects in the American West, Alaska and Mexico.
1993
We returned to our roots, working for Union Pacific and other North American railroads. Our expertise in handling civil works projects us an advantage in performing complex track construction projects across the American West. Railroad owners came to prize our reputation for handling tough projects with aggressive schedules.
1997
At the turn of the millennium, our expertise in earthmoving, structural concrete, steel erection and subcontractor management converged in a new market: utility-scale wind energy construction.
2009
With the formation of Blattner Energy, we expanded our capabilities to include utility-scale solar energy construction, opening a new avenue to providing an experience unlike any other in the industry.
2013
We achieved a milestone no other contractor in the world had yet reached: building more than 20,000 megawatts of wind energy.
2017
As we celebrated our 110th year in business, we received nationwide acclaim, being named the top solar contractor in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine and receiving the Seven Seals Award from Employer Support of the Guard Reserve (ESGR).
2020
We inaugurated the 70,000-square-foot, four-story expansion to our corporate office in Avon, MN. The expansion stands as an embodiment of the future we're building for our people, clients and partners.
2021
Blattner was acquired by Quanta Services, a leading specialized contracting services company based in Houston that delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the utility, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Joining the Quanta family of companies provided more opportunities for long-term success and an even brighter future for Blattner.
The same year, we reached an industry milestone of 50,000 renewable energy megawatts. We take great pride that every watt of our energy empowers industry and innovation, comfort and conservation, family and friends. What powers us is more than a number—it's the uncounted ways we enrich lives and build a better world for future generations.
Who matters most.
At the heart of The Blattner Way are the people and relationships that give purpose to our work:
Employees
People.
Pride.
Purpose.
Our employees are Blattner’s competitive difference. Together we inspire and support one another to strengthen our organization, communities and country.
Clients
Relationships
Built on Trust.
We build trust by viewing clients as individuals, fostering relationships over transitions.
Partners
Partners for a Better World.
Our partners are an extension of the Blattner brand. We carefully consider each partner’s culture, values and commitment to integrity.
Community
Committed to
Community.
We give back to the communities where we live and work, contributing our time and resources to meet community needs through social and charitable initiatives.
Blattner Family of Companies
Blattner Company is the professional services arm of Blattner, serving and supporting both Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner.
Blattner Energy is a utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction contractor behind some of the largest, most complex wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S.
D.H. Blattner & Sons provides utility-scale solar and energy storage engineering, procurement and construction in California.
WE ARE A QUANTA
SERVICES COMPANY.
Quanta Services is a leading specialty contractor with the largest skilled labor force in North America. As a proud member of the Quanta Services family, our clients benefit from our deep experience while gaining access to Quanta’s vast resources that are forging the infrastructure solutions that power modern life. It's a winning partnership that ensures exceptional results.