Our Company
A.B. Systems, Inc. is a design/build commercial construction company headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota. We were incorporated in 1972 by brothers Karl and Peter Schuller. We are an employee-owned (ESOP) company, with 49% employee ownership, making us one of the few construction companies to participate in an employee stock ownership program. We have constructed over 12 million square feet of commercial building space in the past 45 years, and specialize in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. We have done over 2000 jobs in our company’s history, and have worked with notable companies such as Viracon, McNeilus Steel, Alumacraft, Wells Fargo, Hormel, Pepsi-Cola, Fed-Ex, Rochester Medical, Halcon, West Bank, and Tom Kadlec Honda.
We have our own Architectural Drafters, Architectural Designers, 3D Modelers, and an On-Staff Architect, and we partner with the best civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers. During construction, we have our own steel erection, carpentry, and roofing crews, and partner with expert sub-contractors, while overseeing all divisions of the project as the general contractor.
A.B. Systems, Inc. specializes in design/build construction, making us a one-stop shop for all of our customers’ building needs. Design/build is the most effective way to build high quality buildings, combining form, function, and cost effectiveness without sacrificing quality.
In tandem with our design/build capabilities, we specialize in using value engineering, which helps minimize building cost, and maximize return for our customers. Value-engineering effectively balances the cost of materials and the form and function of those materials. This is a highly beneficial method of commercial building that maintains both cost control and quality.
Along with value-engineering giving our clients the greatest return on their investment, A.B. Systems, Inc. is developing expertise in Green Building and LEED certification. Our goal is to continue providing customers with the greatest quality possible while improving energy efficiency and material costs.
A.B. Systems, Inc. produces a quality structure that is on-time, fair-priced, functional, appealing, and matches our customers’ expectations. We’ve built our business on quality, and demand that our management, employees, suppliers, and sub-contractors do the same. If you are looking for a dependable construction company with design/build experience and a reputation for high-quality, attractive, and functional facilities – start with A.B. Systems, Inc. For more information about our comprehensive commercial building capabilities in Rochester, MN, and surrounding areas, contact us at 507-288-9397 today.
Pete received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Following college, he was a Systems Analyst and Marketing Representative for three years. Pete is Co-Founder of A.B. Systems, Inc. He spent twenty-eight years as Vice President of A.B. Systems, Inc. before taking the role of President in 2000. In 2020, Pete moved into the role of Chairman.
Mike Riehl Construction ManagerMike has been with A.B. Systems, Inc. since 1994, and he became a Job Superintendent in 1997.
Recent projects include Viracon, Fed-Ex, McNeilus Steel, Albert Lea Port Authority, and Deml Ford.
In 2020, Mike transitioned into the role of Construction Manager.
Tim Boardman Project Manager/EstimatorTim was with A.B. Systems, Inc. from 1993-1999, and rejoined as a Job Superintendent in 2010. In 2021, Tim transitioned into the role of Project Manager/Estimator.
Projects Tim handled as Job Superintendent include West Bank, Halcon Furniture, Perkins, Season’s Hospice, Minnesota Public Radio, Geotek, Harmony Enterprises, and Rochester Medical.
Dean McGuire EstimatorDean received his high school diploma from St.Charles Senior High School. Prior to working at A.B. Systems, Inc. Dean worked 18 years as an Estimator for a HVAC/Mechanical Contractor, and 4 years as Estimator/Project Manager for another General Contractor. Dean joined A.B. Systems, Inc. in 2019.
Eric Braun Job SuperintendentEric has been with A.B. Systems, Inc. since 2006. He has been a Job Superintendent since 2011.
Recent projects include Advanced Disposal, Ultimate Surfaces, Halcon Furniture, Concast, Immanuel Lutheran School, Meadow Ingredients, Minnesota Metal, and Subway.
Jon Buker Job SuperintendentJon has been with A.B. Systems, Inc. since 2000. He has been a Job Superintendent since 2007.
Recent projects include McNeilus Steel, Community Celebration Church, Primrose School, Channel One Food Shelf, Envirotech, and Interstate Mills.
Jason Hunt Job SuperintendentJason has been with A.B. Systems, Inc. since 1996. He has been a Job Superintendent since 1997.
Recent projects include Tom Kadlec Honda, Pepsi, LME, Charter Communications, Rochester Montessori Schools, Good Earth Village, Ellingson Companies, Albert Lea Transit, and Cedar Valley Services.
Erwin Riehl Shop ForemanErwin joined the A.B. Systems, Inc. team in 2013, bringing with him four years of experience as a Fabricator and seventeen years of experience as a Welder.