Larson-Danielson’s Masonry and Concrete Divisions help shape Northern Indiana and beyond

When it comes to commercial construction in Northern Indiana, few names are as trusted as Larson-Danielson Construction. It’s a trust built through over a century of quality craftsmanship, relationship building, and internal development, including the creation of in-house departments that support its specialized services.

Larson-Danielson has long self-performed many of its construction services, ensuring that its team of skilled trades professionals are able to support client needs through every step of the construction process. Two of Larson-Danielson’s most in-demand services are its comprehensive masonry and concrete services. Both divisions are led by foremen and project managers who have proven experience with the construction company such as Masonry Division Manager Jeff Johnston and Concrete Division Manager Darin Meyer.

Masonry services have been a part of Larson-Danielson from the very beginning. Emil Danielson, one of the company’s founders, was a mason dedicated to quality craftsmanship. 

“They’ve always had in-house masons,” Johnston said. “That’s how the company started almost 125 years ago. We have skilled people and all our own equipment.”

Over a century later, Larson-Danielson continues to provide in-house masonry services on projects like the men’s dorms at the University of Notre Dame, helping to shape Northern Indiana and beyond.

Larson-Danielson’s Masonry Division offers comprehensive masonry services. From installation and construction to maintenance and restoration, the Masonry Division delivers reliable work for a variety of needs. Part of what makes the process so easy for clients and tradespersons on the team is the communication the masonry team has internally.

“I have four other foremen working with me who are spread out between our different masonry operations,” Johnston said. “Once we estimate a job and land it, I sit down with our foremen so that we all get a lowdown on the job. There are always surprises on any job that you run into, but having known everyone on the masonry team for years and built a good rapport with them makes everything a lot smoother.”

Some of the Masonry Division’s prominent work can be seen at the Chesterton Police Station and at La Porte’s Drift on Pine restaurant. Larson-Danielson also performs smaller masonry projects, such as repairs and alterations, through its Facility Services Group.

Meyer has managed the Concrete Division since its inception in 2019, but Larson-Danielson has been doing concrete services for much longer. Meyer has been doing concrete since he was hired in 2002.

“Larson-Danielson has had a long history of self-performing concrete services,” he said. “I was hired on as a project manager, and to this day, our project managers are still responsible for concrete work. In my role now, I’m somebody who our project managers can go to as a reference as an aid.”

Larson-Danielson’s Concrete Division performs everything from foundations and flatwork to accessibility features and repairs. Like the Masonry Division, the Concrete Division works throughout Northern Indiana on high-profile projects, such as the ice rink in Howard Park in South Bend, the Morris Performing Arts Center renovation and expansion, and the riverwalk extension in Mishawaka, for which the company was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Concrete Project of the Year Award by the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

“The Howard Park project is one that stands out as memorable to me,” Meyer said. “It’s in the eye of the public, and it’s a great park with a lot of different aspects to it. It’s the only ice trail in America that has a bridge.”

Both Meyer and Johnston agree that self-performing the work done by the Concrete and Masonry Divisions help projects run smoothly and efficiently while helping Larson-Danielson build the long-term relationships needed to earn high-profile projects. The two divisions work together frequently. Recent projects have included the Four Winds Field renovations project, the aforementioned Mishawaka Riverwalk extension, and the Michigan City HealthLinc Medical Office Building.

“We do a good job, we build a strong relationship, and a lot of our clients turn into repeat customers,” Meyer said. “Notre Dame is a great repeat customer, for example. Larson-Danielson has a long history and a great track record as a general contractor for a reason.”

Larson-Danielson Construction Company is a leader of Midwest development for a reason. To learn more about all of the services the company provides, visit ldconstruction.com.