When we partner with the Montana Department of Transportation, we’re making improvements to the safety and longevity of roadways in this beautiful state. For the Hardin 313 South project, we are reconstructing approximately 6 miles of roads south of Hardin, MT on State Secondary Highway 313. The project began in April of 2021 and will […]
Why leading with humility is more effective than leading without it. We all want to get the job done, especially in the field of construction. We want better numbers, higher production, greater yield. It’s no secret that a big part of what we love about this industry is the straightforward nature of the work—creating something […]
At KLE, we’re grateful to be involved in so many rewarding projects, like restoring wetlands and building pads for solar and wind farms. Construction that makes an immediate felt difference in our communities is often the most satisfying to work on. That’s why we’re so proud to be a part of the six-phase Billings Bypass […]
Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work. -Thomas Edison We’re grateful our employees show up and give their valuable time and energy to what we’re doing at KLE day in, day out. But we’ve started to ask… why? Why do people choose construction? How did they […]
Women’s history month has elicited some powerfully inspiring stories. We are especially moved when the topic of women in construction comes up, because we owe our culture to the character and decisions of our owner, Kari Everett. Beneath Kari’s leadership, we are building things that will last for generations to come. To wrap up women’s […]
Anyone can boast about values and list them for all to see, but at KLE, we hope to stay accountable to each other to live them. If we can live our values, we believe that everyone at KLE will flourish, even when they’re away from the main office. Strong company culture is our goal, but […]
If you’re an American history buff, you’re probably familiar with the important role Montana played in settling the West. Or, you may envisage Montana’s snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear streams and vast prairies pictured in movies such as “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer.” It’s true that Montana is sparsely populated – we have […]
Every morning begins with a safety meeting, a review of the scope of the job and everyone’s role on the project. If his crew of 6-10 people is working in tight quarters on utilities or drainage, Dustin Akin, operating foreman, will provide more detailed instructions. His crew has already been carefully selected for the project […]
You may be familiar with big urban cities like Paris, London, Rome, New York City and Los Angeles, but do you know Williston, N.D.? Maybe not. North Dakota is the third-least populated state in the nation, and if you weren’t born here, chances are, you don’t know a lot about our beautiful city. Yet. This […]
Reinforcing our expansion to Billings, MT, KLE Construction LLE is proud to join the Montana Contractors Association, one of the state’s most influential trade associations for Montana contractors. We join MCA members, who include general contractors and contractors working in heavy highway, industrial, excavation and concrete, as well as out-of-state contractors who come to Montana […]