NOLZ DRAGLINE & CONSTRUCTION
Your Trusted Partner for Bridge, Box Culvert & Heavy Construction
50+ Years Serving Eastern South With DOT-Certified Bridge & Box Culvert Construction, Crane Services and Piling
Three Generations Strong
Solving Complex Construction Challenges With Proven Expertise
At Nolz Dragline & Construction, we understand construction challenges when tackling large-scale infrastructure projects. From unstable foundations to erosion control, we provide specialized solutions to keep your projects on track, compliant and built to last.
• Bridge & Culvert Installation – DOT-certified construction expertise
• Shoring & Sheet Piling – Sheet pile and H pile driving services provide secure, long-lasting foundations.
• Erosion & Scour Risks – Rip rap and scour protection solutions prevent damage and maintain structural integrity.
• Heavy Lifting & Equipment Needs – Crane services for lifting, setting, and transporting large materials.
• Aging Infrastructure Repairs – Structural repair and rehabilitation services extend the life of critical assets.
• Site Preparation & Drainage Challenges – Grading, excavation, and drainage pipe installation for efficient land development.
As a family-owned and operated company spanning three generations, we provide the expertise and resources to help you complete projects efficiently and cost-effectively.
DOT Certified & Time Tested
Heavy Construction Services for the State’s Biggest Projects
With over 50 years of experience, Nolz Dragline & Construction specializes in DOT-certified bridge and box culvert construction, heavy lifting, and foundation solutions for South Dakota’s largest infrastructure projects. From pile driving and crane services to rip rap, grading, and structural repair, we provide reliable, high-quality construction expertise to keep projects on schedule and built to last.
Bridge & Culvert Construction
Nolz Dragline & Construction specializes in DOT-certified bridge and culvert construction, delivering durable, high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects across South Dakota and beyond. With over 50 years of experience, we provide precast and cast-in-place box culverts, new bridge construction, bridge rehab, and structural repairs, ensuring long-lasting performance, compliance, and efficiency for contractors.
Crane Services
We offer professional crane services for heavy lifting, material placement, and structural installations across South Dakota. Our experienced operators handle bridge components, precast culverts, piling, and more, ensuring safe, precise, and efficient lifts. Whether for infrastructure or industrial projects, we provide reliable crane solutions to keep jobs moving.
Pile Driving & Shoring
Nolz Dragline & Construction specializes in sheet pile and H pile driving, providing strong, stable foundations for bridges, culverts, and excavation support. Our expert team ensures precise installation for shoring, retaining walls, and deep foundations, helping contractors tackle challenging soil conditions while maintaining safety, durability, and structural integrity on every project.
Rip Rap & Scour Protection
We provide rip rap and scour protection to prevent erosion and safeguard bridges, culverts, and shorelines. Our experienced team places rock, aggregate, and protective barriers to reinforce embankments and waterway structures, ensuring long-term stability and resilience against heavy water flow, flooding, and environmental wear across South Dakota projects.
Demo, Structural Repair & Rehabilitation
Nolz Dragline & Construction can tackle demolition or structural repair and rehabilitation projects, restoring the strength and integrity of aging bridges, culverts, and infrastructure. Our professional team repairs concrete, foundations, and structural components, addressing deterioration, cracks, and damage to extend the lifespan of critical assets while ensuring safety, compliance, and long-term durability.
Pipe Installation & Drainage Solutions
Give us a call for expert pipe installation services, including heavy lifting and precise placement of reinforced concrete pipe for infrastructure projects. We install culvert pipes to support proper water flow and erosion control, ensuring durable, high-quality solutions that keep roadways, bridges, and developments stable, protected, and built to last.
Grading & Earthwork
We can also handle grading and earthwork for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring stable foundations and proper site preparation. Our team handles excavation, land leveling, and soil compaction to optimize drainage and structural integrity, providing reliable, high-quality groundwork for roads, bridges, and commercial developments around Sioux Falls and beyond.
With over 50 years of expertise, Nolz Dragline & Construction delivers trusted heavy construction solutions, from bridge and culvert building to crane services, piling, grading, and erosion control. Ready to partner with a proven contractor? Contact us today to discuss your project and get the job done safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The Name People Know and Trust
3 Generations & 50+ Years
Founded in 1974, Nolz Dragline & Construction has grown from a small operation into a trusted, three-generation, family-owned company with over 50 years of expertise. Built on hard work and reliability, we provide heavy construction services across South Dakota, delivering quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions for infrastructure projects of all sizes.
Featured Construction Projects
Your Go-To for Big South Dakota Bridge Projects
Mitchell, SD
We built the South Dakota DOT’s Highway 37 bridge over the spillway of Lake Mitchell.
Irene, SD
We built the massive box culvert for South Dakota Highway 46.
Sioux Falls, SD
We’ve built several pedestrian bridges across the Big Sioux River.
Big Bend Dam
Driving H pile for a concrete security fence footing on a service road to the edge of the Missouri River southeast of Pierre, SD.
Construction Service Area
At Your Service for Everything East River
Nolz Dragline & Construction, based in Hartford, SD, proudly serves Sioux Falls and a 150-mile radius, covering East River South Dakota, parts of West River, and neighboring regions of Iowa and Minnesota. Our team delivers expert heavy construction services for infrastructure projects across the region, ensuring quality, reliability, and efficiency for contractors.
