Discover the Rich History of De Keyser Construction
The history of De Keyser Construction reflects a strong reputation of quality and integrity while serving Green Bay and Northeastern Wisconsin. In the beginning, our main focus was municipal sewer and water projects. Since then, we have widened the scope of our projects and have extensive experience in commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential projects. Below, is a timeline of our work. Once you’ve taken a look, please call us to learn more about how we can assist with your utility construction needs.
Our Timeline
1965
De Keyser Construction was started in 1965 by Ron De Keyser and his cousin Jim De Keyser. Dan De Keyser bought into the company three years later and became a partner. Dan had been working with them since the start but took time off in 1969 when he was drafted and served six years in the US Marines.
1967
In the photo (left) the Green Bay Press Gazette used the phrase “Space Age Technology” to describe using a laser beam to install a sewer pipe
1969
The municipal project on the left involved installing 12″ concrete sanitary sewer on Verlin Rd for the Village of Bellevue, formerly the Town of Bellevue.
1971
The University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGB) officially moved from the Deckner Center to its current location in Green Bay in 1969. As for most universities, growth is ongoing. The photo was taken in 1971. De Keyser Construction was involved in the installation of a 36″ concrete storm sewer.
1987
By 1987, De Keyser Construction was well established in the commercial and industrial side of sewer and water construction. This photo was taken while installing a 10″ sanitary sewer at the I-43 Industrial Park.
Underdrain systems are installed to prevent premature pavement failure. De Keyser worked at the U.S. Army Reserve building in 1992 installing an underdrain system for their parking lot.
2001
Construction began in early 2001 for a massive redevelopment project of Lambeau Field. For De Keyser Construction it was a $3 million dollar sewer and water project, one of their highest-profile jobs on record.
2003
De Keyser Construction has not limited itself to projects in the Green Bay area alone. Through the years they have completed projects throughout Wisconsin, including Port Washington, the Fox Cities, and north. Here is an installation of a 21″ storm sewer in downtown Appleton.
2004
By 2004, De Keyser Construction’s scope of projects spread from sanitary sewer, storm sewer, emergency sewer and water repair, underdrains and water main installation, and more. This photo shows De Keyser Construction installing an 8″ water main on Pilgrim Way in Ashwaubenon.
2012
In 2012, De Keyser Construction was proud to be a local subcontractor for the $143 million Lambeau Field stadium expansion project.
2016
In 2016, De Keyser Construction was proud to be a part of the Aurora BayCare Medical Center Vince Lombardi Cancer Center Addition.
In 2019, another local project “Freedom House” that De Keyser Construction was proud to be a part of.