History

In 1941, European immigrants Walter Carlson and Erick LaVine combined their construction craftsmanship to establish Carlson-LaVine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their goal, which they conveyed to every person they hired, was to advertise the company through its work. For the two founders, skill, commitment, attention to detail, and a team approach were the essential ingredients for success on each job. They established a company that became known throughout the Midwest for outstanding quality. Many years have passed, and the company has expanded and flourished, but the founders’ ideologies continue to guide the growth and service of the company each day.

Carlson-LaVine has always followed the clear rules established in 1941 by founders Walter Carlson and Erick LaVine:

  • Each project is our most important project.
  • Each client is our most important client.
  • Every promise we make is a promise we keep.

These rules continue to guide us because they work. As we approach our 70th year in business, we are proud of the fact that clients who use our services keep coming back for their building needs, and also regularly refer us to others. We at Carlson-LaVine are proud of our history, our longevity, and most importantly of the care that we put into each project which is what convinces one client after another to keep coming back. Our greatest accomplishment, and our founders’ legacy, is our ability to advertise through our work.