Great work takes great people. Behind every survey, plan, calculation, design, deadline, field visit, conversation, and problem solved at Landform is something no software, process, or set of plans can replace: people. People bringing experience and fresh ideas. People asking better questions. People sharing what they know. People stepping up when a teammate needs help. […]
How Early Site Planning Helps Reduce Costly Development Surprises A development budget gets stronger when better information gets to the table earlier. Site constraints, stormwater requirements, earthwork quantities, approvals, and design decisions can all affect costs as a project takes shape. Finding those challenges during planning gives you more room to evaluate options; finding them […]
Projects Stay on Schedule When Everyone Starts on the Same Page Practical lessons from the people helping shape stronger communities. Every project starts with a vision, but schedules rarely slip because of one big problem. More often, it’s the little things—waiting on survey data, coordinating consultants, or navigating approvals—that quietly add up and slow progress. […]
When Great Teams Get Together, Great Things Happen There’s something special about a Minnesota summer evening on the Mississippi River. Recently, the Landform team gathered on the second-floor patio of our historic Crown Roller Mill office for our June Fish Fry Happy Hour, where Planning Lead John U. and Accounting Lead Liz P. traded spreadsheets […]
How Landform’s Planning and Urban Design Team Helps Minnesota Communities Turn Vision into Reality The Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires cities in the 7-county Twin Cities metro area to update their comprehensive plans every 10 years, creating an opportunity for communities to revisit their vision, priorities, policies, and long-term growth strategies. Landform’s Planning and Urban […]
Landform Tees It Up at the 2026 RENET Golf Tournament A pretty good way to spend a Minnesota Monday: fresh air, a round of golf and plenty of time with the people helping shape retail and commercial development across the state. Landform was glad to take part in the 35th Annual Retail Real Estate Network—formerly […]
Landform’s Transformative Role at Kohler Farms, Ham Lake There’s something uniquely Minnesota about looking at a piece of land and seeing what it could become. That’s exactly what’s happening at Kohler Farms in Ham Lake, which our aerial operations team captured, where Landform partnered with NW, Custom Home Builders, Kjolhaug, and other local professionals […]
Happy Independence Day! Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Together For 250 years, America has been built by people willing to roll up their sleeves, solve problems, and leave things a little better than they found them. Around here in Minnesota, that spirit is still alive. It’s in every neighborhood that grows, every park that welcomes families, […]
Discover Your Future at Landform: EIT Opportunity Now Open Are you ready to help shape Minnesota’s future? At Landform, we’re looking for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) ready to roll up their sleeves, join our team potlucks, and make a real impact. Guided by our philosophy, we value quality in every project, strong relationships, and a commitment […]
Advancing Project Success Through Innovation and Collaboration Landform recently welcomed Mike Holmquist and Glenn Byers from Contech Engineered Solutions for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on emerging technologies, innovative structural solutions, and practical approaches that can help deliver stronger outcomes for our clients. From stormwater infrastructure and retaining systems to advancements in engineered structures, […]