A William Charles Company

RAGNAR BENSON is...

a multi-faceted construction company that has steadily built a solid reputation since 1922. Our diverse portfolio ranges from turnkey, single-source general contracting to construction management and design/build. The Ragnar Benson Construction team of over 100 construction specialists, planners, engineers, estimators and architects bring unique expertise and personal pride to every project. With an eye toward becoming increasingly valuable to our customers, we joined the family of William Charles companies in 2005.

News

Ragnar Benson to Construct Rochelle Energy Center

Ragnar Benson Construction is providing design/build services to construct the Rochelle Energy Center, a new state-of-the-art 4.8 megawatt, 5,900SF renewable energy facility.

Great Bear Wilderness Exhibit Receives Award of Merit

Ragnar Benson received an Award of Merit on December 14, 2010 for Brookfield Zoo’s Great Bear Wilderness Exhibit from Midwest Construction Magazine.
Featured Project

Brookfield Zoo – Great Bear Wilderness

This new exhibit is the single largest project that Brookfield Zoo has undertaken in its 75-year history and is part of an overall zoo renovation program. The Great Bear Wilderness is the new home for Brookfield Zoo's polar bears, brown bears, bison and bald eagles and is integrated with Regenstein Wolf Woods and Indian Lake exhibits. Additional features include an interpretive tunnel that leads guests below the animals; a “bison bunker” that offers a unique perspective; and a walkway to view bald eagles.

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