Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Heavy Industrial Construction Services in Memphis, TN
Continental Construction has specialized in heavy industrial construction since 1977, delivering comprehensive design-build solutions across diverse sectors. Our expertise spans marine construction, pile driving, slip-form silo construction, and material handling systems, supported by a family of companies capable of self-performing all project aspects. With decades of experience, we prioritize safety, innovation, and client partnership, serving industries including grain, cement, coal, and power generation across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Our commitment to technical excellence and operational efficiency has established us as a trusted leader in complex industrial projects. 
Services
Heavy Industrial Construction
Marine Construction
Slip Form Construction
Pile Driving
Material Handling Systems
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in heavy industrial construction.
- Our team self-performs all aspects of design-build projects.
- We maintain a 100% safety-focused workforce and operations.
- We serve diverse industries including grain, cement, and power generation.
- Our family of companies provides full-service construction capabilities.
What people say
Superior performance
Dedication to safety
Successful partnerships
Innovative solutions
Technical expertise
Services
Heavy Industrial Construction
We deliver comprehensive heavy industrial construction solutions for sectors like grain processing, cement production, and power generation. Our capabilities include marine infrastructure, bulk material handling systems, and plant maintenance. With decades of experience, we combine advanced technology and safety-focused practices to execute complex projects from concept to completion.
Marine Construction
Our marine construction expertise covers conveyance upgrades, storage systems, and deep-water infrastructure. We specialize in pile driving, slip-form silo construction, and material handling systems for ports and industrial facilities. Projects include the Port of Gulfport silos and South Texas Cement terminal, demonstrating our ability to handle challenging waterfront environments.
Pile Driving
We provide driven pile installation and deep-foundation solutions for land and marine projects. Our fleet includes cranes and specialized equipment for handling HP14X73 piles with 70-foot embedment depths. Recent work includes Nucor-JFE's galvanizing line foundation in Mexico, completed with minimal weather delays using advanced planning techniques.
Material Handling Systems
We design and install mechanical and pneumatic conveying systems for bulk materials like grain, cement, and coal. Our solutions include loading/unloading systems, process pumping, and storage/retrieval infrastructure. Projects integrate seamlessly with existing operations, minimizing downtime while improving efficiency and reducing dust emissions.
Slip Form Construction
We construct and repair slip-form concrete silos for bulk storage applications. Recent projects include 40-foot diameter silos at the Port of Gulfport, completed with over 19,500 cubic yards of concrete pours. Our teams handle interior columns, elevated slabs, and stainless steel transitions while maintaining operational continuity for clients.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve grain processing, cement production, coal handling, power generation, and bulk material storage sectors across the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we operate in Mexico and the Caribbean, with experience securing licenses in multiple jurisdictions for industrial construction projects.
What construction services do you offer?
We provide heavy industrial construction, marine infrastructure, pile driving, slip-form silos, material handling systems, and contract maintenance services.
How do you ensure project safety?
Our workforce is fully certified, and we maintain a safety-first culture with dedicated protocols for both workers and the public on all job sites.
Can you handle complex design-build projects?
Yes, our family of companies self-performs all aspects from engineering to construction, ensuring seamless execution of complex industrial projects.
