United & Turtle Mountain communications
Completed PROJECTS
United & Turtle Mountain communications
Updated November 2025
Location: Bottineau, North Dakota
status: COMPLETED
Reliable communication starts with reliable construction.
For United & Turtle Mountain Communications, that meant building a facility as dependable as the service they provide.
The new Bottineau facility features a clean, disciplined façade finished in Illumination Panel, Sherwin Williams SW 6524 Commodore. What began as a multi-color concept evolved into one unified tone that delivers strength, simplicity, and purpose.
Built for Performance
Construction Ahead, USA installed the Nichiha Exterior Wall & Ceiling Cladding System engineered for long-term durability in North Dakota’s climate and installed with precision across every elevation. (Metal siding by others.)
Architects continue to specify Nichiha because it performs where design intent meets field reality. It gives them clean geometry, consistent color, and system reliability that holds up from the first layout to the final inspection.
General Contractors count on Construction Ahead USA because we manage every inch of the envelope. Layouts stay true, sequencing stays tight, and finished work matches the drawings. Predictable performance means fewer surprises and cleaner handoffs that’s the difference between managing work and owning it.
Why It Matters
For more than 70 years, United & Turtle Mountain Communications has been connecting rural North Dakota. Their new Bottineau facility strengthens that mission supporting families, schools, and businesses with dependable communication built on dependable materials.
Project Collaborators
General Contractor: Construction Engineers
Project Manager: Scott Badger
Architect: ICON Architectural Group
Supplier: FBM (Foundation Building Materials)
Appreciation to Dan Studnicka and Dean Farsolas of Nichiha USA for their leadership across MN, ND, and SD delivering high-performing, cost-effective façade systems that architects and contractors trust from specification through installation. Their regional insight continues to set the bar for façade performance and reliability.
This project stands as a reflection of what happens when design intent, product performance, and field execution all line up the way they should.
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Historical Notes & Construction Progress
Originally posted October 2025
United & Turtle Mountain communications
status: IN-PROGRESS
When connectivity ties a community together, building its backbone is crucial.
Construction Ahead, USA has been contracted to provide the exterior cladding for the new United & Turtle Mountain Communications facility in Bottineau, North Dakota.
Enhancing Community Connectivity
United & Turtle Mountain Communications has been maintaining rural connectivity across North Dakota since 1952. More than merely a service provider, they are neighbors and partners who invest directly into the communities they serve, supporting educational institutions, local programs, and families with the technology and infrastructure necessary for growth.
This new facility in Bottineau signifies more than expansion; it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring rural communities remain competitive, connected, and prepared for future challenges.
Our Responsibilities
Construction Ahead USA will supply a high-performance rainscreen system, engineered for durability within North Dakota’s climate, and installed with the precision and expertise for which our crews are recognized nationwide. Our teams deliver consistent results where schedule, performance, and aesthetic quality are of paramount importance.
Project Collaborators
General Contractor:
Construction Engineers – a reputable regional builder with extensive experience and local expertise.Architectural Firm:
ICON Architectural Group – innovative designers who blend contemporary style with practical functionality.Supplier:
FBM (Foundation Building Materials) – a national provider delivering consistency and extensive market reach.
Together, we are transforming UTMA’s mission into tangible reality by constructing a facility that embodies resilience, advancement, and community strength.
Construction Ahead, USA - We Build for Performance
📫 - estimating@constructionaheadinc.com
📞 - 847-697-2224