Knife River Materials

Our Business

Knife River builds the roads, bridges and airport runways that connect you with where you want to go. From driveways to highways, our mission is to build strong neighborhoods and build strong communities.
We are one of the nation’s largest construction materials and contracting businesses. With over 1 billion tons of rock and over 5,700 employees across the western U.S., we are here to meet your construction needs.

Building strong communities doesn’t stop where the pavement ends. We are involved in our communities and also support charitable efforts – with an emphasis on programs for youth, veterans and community betterment.

putting people first
Knife River is committed to putting people first. That means taking care of our employees, our customers and our communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence.