JDI Contracts Inc.

JDI Contracts Inc. Engineering, fabrication, and construction. Connecting People, Solving Problems

JDI! Let’s talk about how we can help your business move forward.

Since 2003 we’ve been solving complex challenges with a hands-on, approach backed by decades of experience in finance, operations management, and technical support. As a leader in the industry, JDI Contracts helps industrial plant owners and operators navigate change—whether it’s expanding operations, meeting regulatory requirements, or upgrading outdated systems. Since 2003, we’ve been solving co

mplex challenges with a hands-on, practical approach, backed by decades of experience in finance, operations management, and technical support. Founders, Roger Hoyum and Susan Gerchman, have been working in heavy industry and construction since the late 1980s. They built JDI on the foundation of real-world expertise—learning from the best, working with limited resources, and leading cross-functional teams to get the job done. Over the years, we’ve seen the industry change, with workforce shifts, globalization, and leaner operations impacting long-term growth and knowledge transfer.

​That’s why we do what we do. We bring deep industry experience, technical know-how, and a commitment to helping our clients succeed. We understand what it takes to manage projects efficiently, minimize risk, and keep your operations running smoothly.

​At JDI, we don’t just manage projects—we connect people, share knowledge, and solve problems.

Most projects look straightforward on paper.Then fabrication starts.Schedules shift. Inspections uncover issues. Field c...
06/01/2026

Most projects look straightforward on paper.
Then fabrication starts.
Schedules shift. Inspections uncover issues. Field conditions change.

The difference isn't who avoids problems. It's who knows how to solve them without losing momentum.

At JDI Contracts, we stay involved long after the drawings are complete because successful projects require more than engineering. They require accountability.

Follow us for more real-world lessons from industrial engineering, project management, and construction leadership.

Construction completion is an important milestone.But it is not the same as operations readiness.Before a plant team can...
05/27/2026

Construction completion is an important milestone.
But it is not the same as operations readiness.

Before a plant team can confidently take over, systems need to be checked. Performance needs to be validated. Documentation needs to be accurate. Punch lists, certifications, testing records, and final turnover details all matter.

JDI Contracts supports project startup and turnover by helping coordinate system checks, validate performance, support commissioning, verify installations, and prepare documentation for a cleaner handoff to operations. If you want to learn more about us, click here: www.jdicontracts.com

A smooth startup does not begin on the final day.
It begins earlier, with the right planning, coordination, and attention to the details that operations will inherit.

Before your next project reaches handover, make sure the startup plan is built for the team that has to run the system.

Industrial projects get difficult when the work is moving, but the coordination is not clear.Owners have business priori...
05/22/2026

Industrial projects get difficult when the work is moving, but the coordination is not clear.

Owners have business priorities.
Contractors have schedules.
Engineers have technical requirements.
Operations has to keep the plant running.

When those groups are not aligned, small gaps can turn into expensive delays, rework, or confusion in the field.

JDI Contracts helps industrial plant owners and managers bring structure to complex project ex*****on by connecting people, process, and technology. Our team helps improve communication between owners and contractors, clarify expectations, and support smoother collaboration between the office and the field.

Complex work does not need more noise. It needs clear coordination.

Planning a plant project with multiple contractors, technical teams, or operational constraints? Start with alignment.
Follow us on social or learn more about JDI Contracts here: www.jdicontracts.com

The final phase of a plant project is often the most demanding.Construction is wrapping up.Systems need to be checked.Pe...
05/20/2026

The final phase of a plant project is often the most demanding.

Construction is wrapping up.
Systems need to be checked.
Performance has to be validated.
Documentation must be complete.
Operations needs a clean handoff.

JDI’s Project Startup and Turnover services help industrial owners manage that transition from construction to operations. The team coordinates system checks, supports commissioning, verifies installations, validates performance, and helps ensure documentation is ready for long-term success.

A project is not truly complete when construction ends.

It is complete when operations can run it with confidence.

Before your next project reaches startup, make sure the turnover plan is strong enough to protect the investment. Learn more https://www.jdicontracts.com/

A well-designed control system does more than automate equipment.It helps operators make better decisions.It supports co...
05/19/2026

A well-designed control system does more than automate equipment.

It helps operators make better decisions.
It supports consistent production.
It improves process response.
It gives maintenance and operations teams better visibility into what is actually happening in the plant.

JDI provides process controls and instrumentation engineering for industrial facilities, including PLC programming, field device selection and integration, instrumentation support, troubleshooting, calibration, tuning, and field engineering support.

For plant managers, the goal is practical:
Better control.
More reliable systems.
Fewer operational headaches.

If your team is working around the same control issues every week, the system deserves a closer look.
If you need help, contact us https://www.jdicontracts.com/

Industrial plant projects get harder when the handoffs are not clearly planned.Development has to align with design.Desi...
05/18/2026

Industrial plant projects get harder when the handoffs are not clearly planned.

Development has to align with design.
Design has to translate into construction.
Construction has to prepare for checkout and startup.
Startup has to turn into reliable operations.

That is where JDI Contracts brings structure.

JDI works with industrial plant owners and managers to develop a project road map through every phase — helping teams define objectives, coordinate work, manage transitions, and keep the path optimized from start to finish.

Because when every team understands the plan, the responsibilities, and the downstream impact of their work, projects move with fewer surprises.

Planning a plant upgrade, expansion, or capital project? Start with the road map.

Startup delays don’t just impact schedules, they slow production, delay revenue, and expose operational risks. JDI helps...
05/13/2026

Startup delays don’t just impact schedules, they slow production, delay revenue, and expose operational risks. JDI helps industrial facilities move from construction to full operations with smoother startups and stronger operational readiness. Learn more: https://www.jdicontracts.com/

Control systems should improve uptime, consistency, and operator confidence, not create uncertainty. JDI helps plants mo...
05/12/2026

Control systems should improve uptime, consistency, and operator confidence, not create uncertainty.
JDI helps plants modernize controls and instrumentation for smarter operations.
Let’s connect. https://www.jdicontracts.com/

Most project overruns start long before construction falls behind. Better planning, coordination, and ex*****on reduce r...
05/11/2026

Most project overruns start long before construction falls behind. Better planning, coordination, and ex*****on reduce risk early.

See how JDI helps industrial teams stay aligned from kickoff to startup. https://www.jdicontracts.com/

This one’s not talked about enough.A lot of the people who knew how to run complex projects… are gone. Or leaving.What’s...
05/07/2026

This one’s not talked about enough.

A lot of the people who knew how to run complex projects… are gone. Or leaving.

What’s left:
- Less cross-functional understanding
- More siloed decision-making
- Heavier reliance on process without context

And you feel it:
→ More rework
→ Slower problem-solving
→ Higher risk tolerance (without realizing it)

Strong project management today isn’t just coordination.

It’s replacing missing experience:
→ Connecting teams that don’t naturally align
→ Asking questions others don’t know to ask
→ Catching issues early because you’ve seen them before

If your senior people stepped out tomorrow—what breaks first?

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215 NW 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN
55744

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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