Contractor Triples Business with Turnkey Solution Focus

John Christiansen’s decision to specialize in a niche construction skill – caissons – has helped his aptly named The Caisson Company weather economic downturns. Read John’s story to see how Bobcat loaders have helped him find success in a challenging market. 

John Christiansen found his calling after determining what he did not like – working on large-volume construction jobs. 

As a new college graduate in 1999 working in general contracting, John steered away from big projects and spent his days on pavement finishing and site work. Often his work involved constructing light pole bases, bollards and sign piers – also known as caissons – for other contractors.