Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Brookings, SD
Founded in 1975, Bowes Construction has been a cornerstone of the Brookings, SD community for nearly five decades. Our commitment to honesty and fairness drives every project, from aggregate production to asphalt paving, ensuring competitive pricing and timely service. As a family-owned business, we blend tradition with innovation, having expanded from a gravel operation to a full-service construction leader. Our team's expertise in grading, trucking, and road reclamation is matched by our dedication to sustainability, recycling 1.5 billion pounds of asphalt and concrete since 2010.Recognized by the National Asphalt Paving Association, we serve federal, state, and local clients with GPS technology and a workforce that embodies our core values. Three generations of the Bowes family have shaped our legacy, ensuring that every project reflects our motto: doing whatever it takes to get the job done right.
Services
Asphalt Production
Aggregate Production
Road Paving
Grading Services
Trucking
Road Reclamation
Concrete Recycling
Asphalt Recycling
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in heavy highway construction and material production.
- Our family-owned business maintains generational expertise and community commitment.
- We implement sustainable practices, recycling 1.5+ billion pounds of asphalt/concrete since 2010.
- Award-winning paving services recognized by national and state construction associations.
- We utilize GPS technology and modern equipment for precision grading and placement.
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Excellent communication
Professional operation
Kept project on schedule
Top-notch service
Services
Asphalt Production
We produce SDDOT-compliant asphalt mixes using a state-of-the-art CWMF parallel flow continuous drum mix plant. Our facility incorporates reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining material integrity. This process supports sustainable infrastructure development across eastern South Dakota.
Road Paving
Our paving division delivers award-winning asphalt installation for roadways and parking lots throughout Brookings and surrounding areas. Utilizing GPS-guided equipment and experienced crews, we ensure precise application and long-lasting surfaces that meet federal and state specifications.
Road Reclamation
We employ a CAT RM500 Road Reclaimer to process existing road materials up to 16 inches deep. This method reduces aggregate hauling needs by reusing on-site soil, lowering project costs while creating stable road bases that extend pavement life cycles.
Aggregate Production
Our portable crushing plants produce SDDOT-certified aggregates through rock crushing, asphalt recycling, and concrete recycling processes. Two mobile units allow flexible production of materials meeting strict transportation department specifications for road base and construction projects.
Trucking
Our fleet includes end dumps, side dumps, belly dumps, and lowboy trailers compliant with South Dakota Department of Transportation safety standards. This diverse equipment enables efficient transportation of aggregates, asphalt, and construction materials across the region.
People
Jason Bowes
President
Jason Bowes leads Bowes Construction with 20+ years of experience in heavy highway construction. A former US Marine, he oversees operations while maintaining family commitment to quality and community development.
Miranda Peterson
Former Owner
Miranda co-owned Bowes Construction for 11 years, contributing to its growth as one of South Dakota's premier construction firms before pursuing new ventures outside road construction.
Cole Schneider
Estimator/Project Coordinator
A 2020 SDSU graduate in Construction Management, Cole brings technical expertise as third-generation family involvement in Bowes Construction, combining academic training with hands-on industry experience.
Derek Hawley
Trucking Supervisor
Derek manages our transportation division with deep knowledge of material logistics and safety compliance, ensuring efficient delivery operations that meet strict DOT regulations across South Dakota.
Karl Schlotman
Controller
Karl oversees financial operations with expertise in construction accounting, maintaining fiscal responsibility while supporting the company's growth and investment in modern equipment and facilities.
Questions
What construction services does Bowes Construction offer?
We provide asphalt production, road paving, aggregate crushing, grading, trucking, and road reclamation services across eastern South Dakota.
How does Bowes Construction support sustainability?
We recycle asphalt and concrete materials, having processed 1.5+ billion pounds since 2010, reducing landfill waste and raw material consumption.
What makes Bowes Construction different from competitors?
Three generations of family leadership, GPS technology integration, and a 45-year track record of award-winning infrastructure projects set us apart.
Do you handle both public and private projects?
Yes, we work with federal, state, and local governments as well as private clients on commercial and residential construction needs.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Brookings, SD and surrounding eastern South Dakota communities.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our equipment and experienced crews complete complex highway, road, and site development projects meeting federal and state standards.
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