"It's our mission statement – Positively Impacting Lives By Building Community – if that doesn't say volunteer and be involved in your community, I don't know what else can!" This episode highlights the volunteer and service opportunities of four of Journey's team members. Many of our people give generously of their time, talents, and resources to …

SFC Civil thrives on exceeding expectations and accomplishing the impossible, and one of those great impossibilities is building bridges in the middle of the South Dakota winter! Winter work actually comes with many advantages for both construction and the surrounding community! In this episode, our own Jared Gusso and Josh Dede share the secrets o…

Introducing the second of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Carpentry! Journey Carpentry is our team of skilled craftsmen in charge of finish and detail work at the end of every project. They place the final details of each space and make the last impression before the building is turned over to its owners. They're a specialty service th…

Introducing the first of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Structural! Journey Structural is our rugged and fearless crew in charge of erecting the steel and precast skeleton of each building. They establish the structure of both the quality of the work and the building itself. They're a specialty service that has always been a part of o…

We talk a lot about community impact on this show, and our three guests have in one way or another positively impacted the entire Sioux Falls community and region! That's right – almost every resident of the Sioux Falls area has benefited from the work of these three men. Learn how as we talk about their legacy of positively impacting people and of…

Don't let the name fool you! Our Project Engineers have an extensive array of responsibilities that might surprise you! Not only are Project Engineers vital to the success of our projects, but they are also vital to Journey Group's leadership model and track for career growth! Join our conversation with four of Journey Group's "PE's" as they share …

Having the same mission as your partners makes impacting community SO much easier - and more fun! This is no better exemplified than by Journey Group's relationship with Avera Health. Join our conversation about how both of these organizations are positively impacting the lives of real people both individually and together through the building and …

"Parking lots are both the first thing you notice about a business and often the least cared-for part of the property as well." Journey Group offers More than Construction in many ways, one of which includes repairs, restoration, and preservation. Join our conversation about a vitally important aspect of building community that often flies under th…

The Cherapa Place Development is one of the most exciting and monumental community-building projects in Sioux Falls history! Hear from Jeff Scherschligt and Anne Haber of Pendar Properties about why partnering with Journey enables them to realize their vision for building a community that exceeds expectations, pioneers the best building practices, …

Journey's Lean Department has been an enigma for too long, but no longer! Learn exactly what lean is and how it brings More Than Construction to literally every arena it touches! Our Lean Team is solving supply chain issues, streamlining complex processes, cultivating a culture of respect, and eliminating wasteful behaviors. And did we mention they…

More Than Construction means we build more than just bridges or roads or buildings - we also build people, leaders, and careers. This episode highlights the developing and encouraging story of how Hunter Deckert built his career at Journey. Spoiler alert: he started as summer help and is now a recently promoted Project Manager! Hear firsthand about…

"Building Community" doesn't only happen in our community - we also intentionally build community within our company! Join the conversation with our Team Builders team on building community, redefining "culture," and listening to our people within Journey Group. The relationships that develop from our Team Builders activities are the secret to crea…

Journey Group's Support Teams are perfect examples of the "more" than construction that we offer, and our Safety Department is no exception. They are building an environment of safety that is so successful, it overflows to our partners, our clients, and even our community. Join special guests Joel Van Ekeren, Safety Director, and Adam Angerhofer, S…

At Journey Group, we perform "Dress Rehearsals" for every construction project we build. This process is directed by our VDC department, lead by Jamison Mutschelknaus and Adam Scholes. Join our discussion of the fascinating digital world of Virtual Design & Construction. The tools they integrate into our construction process save time, money, and r…

The conclusion (for now) of our Divisional Highlight series, this episode features Ainsworth-Benning Construction – our full-service division located on the "west coast" of South Dakota in beautiful Spearfish. Hear from Tate Johnson, Division Leader of Ainsworth-Benning, and returning guest Marlyn Bergeson as they share the established legacy of th…

This episode continues our series highlighting Journey's unique Divisions. Black-Top Paving was the first paving company in Sioux Falls and has been on the leading edge of horizontal construction to this day. Ryan Kerkvliet, vice president of BTP, and Brad Meyer, Project Manager for BTP, join the conversation of how this Division has been positivel…

Journey Group's unique Divisions enable us to provide specialized expertise and services for almost any construction project. This episode focuses on our bridge and heavy highway Division – SFC Civil Constructors. Hear from Jared Gusso, vice president of SFC, and Josh Dede, Project Manager for SFC, as they discuss the origins of our Civil Division,…

Journey Group is made of up distinct Divisions, each of which specializes in a different aspect of construction. This episode highlights Journey Construction – our vertical construction Division. Listen to Darin Hage, vice president of Journey Construction, and Tony Wiseman, Director of Project Development, as we discuss the growth of the Division …

Who is Journey Group? Why are we called "Journey"? How has Journey Group built community across South Dakota? Join president and CEO, Randy Knecht, and vice president of Operations, Marlyn Bergeson, as we examine the history, origins, and mission of a local construction company built on positively impacting lives.…