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Vol. 27 · No. 412The Builders' BroadsheetFridley, Minn. · 06.17.26
Bonded · Insured- A Family Trade, Three Generations On -

Built well.
Built once.
Built to outlast us.

True Blue is your source for all of your construction needs. Major remodels, new builds, turns, maintenance, exteriors, interiors, design services, troubleshooting, and everything in between. Estimating, budget planning, due diligence walks and pricing. We are here for you and one call away.

A True Blue jobsite
Plate 01
- Fig. 1 -
A morning on the Northbank project. Phase 3 of 5.
TRUE BLUE · CONSTRUCTIONEST · 1998TBROSEVILLE · MN
- The Ledger -
27
Years on the trade
412
Projects completed
60
Craftsmen on payroll
0.71
EMR safety rating
Licensed in MN · WI · IA · ND· · ·Bonded to $25M· · ·Member · AGC of MN
- Chapter the Second -

A family of builders.

"Measure twice. Pour once. Stand behind it." · that's the only sign we've ever bothered nailing up in the shop.

TRUE BLUE · CONSTRUCTIONEST · 1998TBROSEVILLE · MN
A Letter From the ForemanFridley · 06.17.26

True Blue is your source for all of your construction needs · major remodels, new builds, turns, maintenance, exteriors, interiors, design services, and troubleshooting. From the first walk-through to the final punch list, we keep one promise: be reachable, be honest, and stand behind the work.

Estimating, budget planning, due diligence walks, and pricing · we handle the up-front work as carefully as the build itself. You'll always have a real person on the other end of the line. We're one call away.

EMR
0.71
Bonded
$25M
Crew
60
Trucks
22
The Shop
7103 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55449
MN Lic · BC722654
- Chapter the Third -

The trades we've built for.

Trade
What We Build
Tally
01
Healthcare
Clinics, MOBs, surgical suites. ICRA aware.
42 jobs
02
Education
K–12 and higher ed. Summer windows kept.
58 jobs
03
Hospitality
Hotels and restaurants. Phased openings.
31 jobs
04
Government
Municipal, state, federal. Davis-Bacon.
27 jobs
05
Industrial
Warehouse, light manufacturing, distribution.
44 jobs
06
Retail
Tenant improvements and ground-up retail.
72 jobs
07
Multi-family
Three to six stories, market & affordable.
39 jobs
08
Houses of Worship
New construction & restoration, every faith.
19 jobs
- Plates from the Field -

Recent work, plate by plate.

Plate 02. 4th Street Residence

Full Interior · Hard Bid · On Budget
Renovated galley kitchen with white cabinets and quartz counters
- Fig. 2.a · Galley kitchen, completed -
White kitchen with new dishwasher and matte black fixtures
Fig. 2.b · Kitchen
Stainless appliances against fresh paint and LVP flooring
Fig. 2.c · Kitchen
Light-filled living room after remodel
Fig. 2.d · Living

Plate 03. Emerson Home

Opened Floor Plan · Design-Build
Emerson living room remodel with refinished hardwood floors
- Fig. 3.a · Living & dining, after the wall came down -
Emerson dining room opened to kitchen with new quartz counters
Fig. 3.b · Dining
Emerson kitchen with refinished cabinetry and new countertops
Fig. 3.c · Kitchen
Finished lower level with new carpet and trim at Emerson
Fig. 3.d · Lower Level

Plate 04. Humboldt Tudor Restoration

Full Restoration · Insurance Direct
Humboldt Tudor exterior with restored stucco and brick chimney
- Fig. 4.a · West elevation, restored -
Front elevation of Humboldt Tudor remodel
Fig. 4.b · Exterior
Living room with refinished oak floors and original brick fireplace
Fig. 4.c · Living
Staged living room with restored woodwork and arched mantle
Fig. 4.d · Living
- Chapter the Fourth -

Letters of testimony.

Written, in plain hand, by people we've built for.

4.9
187 Verified Reviews · Google
Letter № 01

"True Blue ran a 14,000 sqft clinic buildout for us, on a live campus, and finished eleven days ahead of the contracted schedule. Their PM was on site every morning at 6 AM and the closeout binder was the cleanest I've ever received."

MH
Marcus Halverson
Facilities Director, Northbank Medical
Commercial · Clinic BuildoutApr 2026
Letter № 02

"We tore down the entire interior of a 1920s bungalow and the Calloway crew treated it like their own house. Daily updates, no surprise charges, and the finishes are better than the renders. Already booking them for the basement."

JR
Jess & Daniel Roe
Homeowners · 4th Street
Full Interior RemodelFeb 2026
Letter № 03

"A sprinkler line burst on a Friday night. True Blue's emergency line had crews on site in 47 minutes. They handled the insurance carrier directly, dried us in by Monday, and we held service that Sunday. Cannot recommend enough."

RW
Pastor R. Whitfield
St. Stephens Lutheran
Restoration · Water DamageJan 2026
Letter № 04

"We interviewed four GCs. True Blue was the only one who walked the house with a tape measure on the first visit and called out the load-bearing wall before we even signed. Eight-week schedule, hit it to the day. Quality is unreal."

AP
Aisha Pemberton
Owner · Emerson Home
Kitchen + Dining Open PlanDec 2025
Letter № 05

"Self-perform concrete saved us roughly six weeks on the slab pour, and the foreman caught a steel discrepancy that the engineer of record had missed. These guys think like owners. Already lined up for our next building."

TB
Tom Brenneman
Operations, Lakeline Industrial
60,000 SF Warehouse AdditionNov 2025
Letter № 06

"Our 1928 Tudor needed everything — kitchen, baths, basement, and original woodwork preserved. True Blue restored the arched openings and oak floors instead of replacing them. The house looks original and works modern. Pure craft."

LO
Linda Okafor
Homeowner · Humboldt Tudor
Full Tudor RestorationOct 2025
- A Side-by-Side -

The trade, plainly compared.

How we run a job, set against the way it's usually done.

Particular
True Blue
The Usual Outfit
Bid turnaround
10 business days
3 to 6 weeks
Self-performs concrete, framing & finish
Yes, in-house crews
Subs everything out
Emergency restoration response
Same hour, 24/7
Next business day
Direct line to the experts
✓ Yes
Layered project managers
Licensed, bonded to $25M, insured
Yes
Varies by trade
Works direct with insurance
Yes, paperwork handled
You file it
Years in business
27 (Family owned, since 1998)
Often under 5
- Plain Answers -

The questions, answered honest.

01How fast can I get a bid back?+

Most bids are returned in 10 business days. Hard-bid commercial work with full plans and specs can be quicker. Emergency restoration is priced on the spot.

02What kinds of projects do you take on?+

Major remodels, new builds, turns, maintenance, exteriors, interiors, design services, troubleshooting, and everything in between. Commercial, residential, and restoration.

03Do you self-perform work or sub everything out?+

We self-perform concrete, framing, and finish carpentry with our own crews. Fewer subs means tighter pricing, cleaner schedules, and one number to call when something needs answering.

04What's your service area?+

Headquartered in Fridley, MN. We work the full Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the suburbs) and travel for larger commercial work across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas.

05Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?+

Yes. MN License #BC722654, bonded to $25M, and fully insured. Certificates available on request before contract signing.

06Do you handle emergency restoration after a fire, storm, or water loss?+

Yes. Phones answered 24/7. A truck rolls inside the hour and we work directly with your insurance carrier so you're not chasing paperwork while your building is open to the weather.

07Can you handle preconstruction and budget planning before there are drawings?+

Yes. Estimating, budget planning, due-diligence walks, and conceptual pricing are part of how we open most jobs. You'll know what the project actually costs before anyone breaks ground.

08Who's my point of contact during the build?+

Founder Justin Jacobs is reachable directly on every project, and your assigned PM handles the day-to-day. One number, no runaround.

- Memberships & Marks of the Trade -

In good standing.

EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
BAM
MMCA
NAHB
MnREIA
Featured on BuildZoom
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
BAM
MMCA
NAHB
MnREIA
Featured on BuildZoom
TRUE BLUE · CONSTRUCTIONEST · 1998TBROSEVILLE · MN
- Begin a Project -

Tell us what you're picturing.
We'll quote it honest.

Most bids returned within ten business days. Emergency restoration responds the same hour, day or night.

7103 Hwy 65 NE · Fridley, MN 55449 · info@truebluecs.com