Built for Learning: Rice Companies' Experience in Education Construction

From Early Childhood Centers to University Campuses Across the Midwest

The spaces where people learn matter. A well-designed classroom, library, or campus facility shapes how students engage, faculty teach, and communities grow. Getting those spaces right requires a construction partner who understands not only how to build, but how the building will be used.

Rice Companies has delivered education and learning space construction across the Midwest for more than 70 years, working with early childhood programs, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, and specialty learning centers. Our design-build, construction management, and general contracting capabilities give educational clients various project delivery methods to meet their needs.

Education Projects Across the Midwest

A sample of our education and learning space work is featured below. Each project reflects a different type of institution, a different scope, or a different set of needs, all delivered by the same Rice team.

College of St. Ben's — Clemens Library Renovation St. Joseph, MN | 46,800 Sq. Ft. | Renovation Learn more.

Foundations Autism Center Sartell, MN | 10,368 Sq. Ft. | New Construction Learn more.

Jr's Academy — Childcare and Education Center Mankato, MN | 6,620 Sq. Ft. | Addition Learn more.

Kimball Public Library Kimball, MN | 10,000 Sq. Ft. | New Construction Learn more.

MSU Moorhead — Alumni Center Moorhead, MN | 16,000 Sq. Ft. | New Construction Learn more.

St. John's Preparatory School — Bede Hall Collegeville, MN | 23,500 Sq. Ft. | New Construction Learn more.

St. John's University — Mary Hall Renovation Collegeville, MN | 1,500 Sq. Ft. | Renovation Learn more.

Planning an Education or Learning Space Project?

Whether the project is a new building, an addition, or a renovation that needs to serve students and faculty better, Rice Companies has the team and the experience to help. Our design, preconstruction, and construction capabilities give educational clients a clear path to a building that works.

Connect with the Rice team to start the conversation about your next project.