History | CCI Industrial Constructors

Our Story

In 1995, Robert L. Garcia pursued his lifelong dream of starting a business. Robert founded Commercial Welding & Maintenance with one welding truck performing specialized welding and repair work while also working his day job as a Millwright.

Through hard work and perseverance, Robert received his first automotive contract installing machinery and tooling. It was through his extensive experience and reputation for leading successful projects that he was able to secure the contract.

Built For Growth

Due to exceptional growth and rising opportunities, Robert rebranded the company in 1997 forming CCI Industrial Constructors.

Over 20 years later, CCI has evolved into a full-service contractor offering comprehensive services, including:

Industrial Construction
Civil/Concrete
Machinery Moving & Equipment Installation
Heavy Rigging
Millwright Services
Selective Demolition
Steel Erection
Industrial Maintenance

Dedicated to strong work ethic, customer satisfaction and values, we have continued to prove ourselves as a partner devoted to our clients. We take pride in what we do and honor our commitments. This philosophy is the backbone of our organization and we plan to continuously improve our principles for decades to come.

The Pictures That Tell Our Story

Keeping businesses moving forward safely, ethically, on time and on budget is our primary focus. As our history has shown, the values we share as a company and the people who live by those values have shaped us into who we are. Today, our clients continue to trust our hard-earned reputation for solving critical problems and completing complex projects.

1995

A Welding Company is Born

Commercial Welding & Maintenance (CWM) is founded by Robert L. Garcia with one welding truck. CWM performed small welding and fabrication projects throughout metro Detroit as a mobile welding company.

1996

First Contract

CWM receives first contract in the automotive industry installing machinery and tooling at Ford Motor Company. The project would be a stepping stone which helped leverage CWM to be a key installer on future projects.

1997

The Rebrand

CWM rebrands the company forming Commercial Construction Incorporated (CCI). Based on customer demand and rising opportunities, CCI now offers full-service machinery moving & installation, heavy rigging, millwright services, certified welding & structural repairs/reinforcing.

2000

Breaking Into The Power Industry

Prior to becoming an onsite maintenance and construction contractor, CCI performed small maintenance and repair projects across several generating stations. Today, CCI performs new capital construction, daily maintenance and critical shutdown & outage services throughout Michigan.

2005

Dirty. Difficult. Dangerous.

CCI’s reputation has been built around taking on critical projects that are dirty, difficult and critical to plant operations. Industrial clients continue to reply on CCI for daily maintenance needs.

2008

Stepping Into The Water Industry

Due to rising opportunities, CCI diversifies into the water/wastewater industry. Backed by an experienced team, CCI performs sluice gate, pump & motor and conveyor system installations throughout various plants in metro-Detroit.

2010

Manufacturing Success

Through quality work and a dedicated workforce, CCI has become a key player in the manufacturing space. Over 70% of manufacturing business comes from repeat customers.

2012

CCI Erects New Power Plant

CCI builds a new Power Plant in Battle Creek, Michigan for the VA Hospital. The new cogeneration power plant is fueled by wood chips as renewable fuel. The result is a reduction in greenhouse gases and a more efficient power supply for the hospital.

2014

A Major Mechanical Install

DTE contracted with CCI to build a Reduced Emissions Fuel (REF) System at the Monroe Power Plant. The system employs a proprietary process that treats coal prior to combustion, improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions for coal fired units.

2019

The Worlds Heaviest Bascule Bridge

Toebe selects CCI to work on the heaviest bascule bridge in the world. Weighing in at 8.2 million pounds, the bridge is the second largest by deck area at over 15,000 square feet. CCI installed the complete mechanical drive system that raises and lowers the bridge.

2020

Navigating Through Critical Shutdowns

CCI’s installation team consistently performs critical re-tooling and new installation projects for the automotive industry. With key industry experience, CCI is completing projects throughout Michigan and Midwest for multiple leading automotive suppliers.

2021

Continued Market Diversity

Air Products and Chemical’s selects CCI to design & build a new compressor enclosure at the Detroit Marathon Refinery. Based on key partnerships, quality-driven processes and people, CCI delivers a comprehensive building solution.

2022

Celebrating 25 Years of Success

CCI celebrates 25 years of consistently delivering quality projects. Through hard work and a dedicated team, CCI has built long-term relationships for some of the largest utilities, manufacturers and tier suppliers in Michigan. CCI will continue those relationships under a new name, rebranding from Commercial Construction Incorporated to CCI Industrial Constructors in July of 2022.

2023

Supporting Renewable Energy Production In Michigan

CCI completes the civil / concrete and structural construction of a new Landfill-To-RNG Facility, placing over 4,000 yards of concrete and erecting two metal buildings.