About Us

Our Company

Est. 1975

Driven by Satisfaction

We are a full-service design-build general contractor with a focus on industrial construction involving pre-engineered steel buildings, concrete, and carpentry. With nearly fifty years of experience as a general contractor, we are capable of handling all of your projects.

Customer satisfaction drives our company. Whether your project is a small office remodel or a completely new facility, Mid-States has the expertise and resources to ensure that it is done on-time and in-budget.

Our History

Mid-States Construction, Inc. was brought to life in 1975 by Donald Shaum Sr. in Elkhart, Indiana. Donald “Sr.” built his general contractor business with a vision to see his local community grow and expand. Mid-States now has over 45 years of specializing in on-site preparation, concrete work, and pre-engineered steel building erection.

Mid-States has continued to grow through the knowledge and determination of CEO, Donald Shaum Jr. “Jr.” set his sights on taking Mid-States to a higher standard. While continuing to build the Northern Indiana community, he developed relationships nationwide providing services in concrete work and steel-erected buildings.

With its foundation built upon family, hard work, and integrity, Mid-States has become a leading general contractor in Northern Indiana and nationwide.

Our Approach

We undertake a host of diverse projects, spanning a range of scopes and scales. Every one of these is treated with the same core values that characterize our company – honesty, integrity, professional advice, and customer satisfaction.

Honesty and trust are the very cornerstones of our business. Whether your project is a small office remodel or a completely new facility, Mid-States has the expertise and resources to ensure that it is done on time and within budget.