Who is henning companies? Founded in 1924 by an immigrant brick mason and still family owned, Henning Companies provide a wide range of construction services from general contracting and construction management to design-build for clients in agricultural, industrial, and commercial industries.How did henning construction start? These values create the foundation for our company and successfully guide our brand. In 1924, Lars Henning, an immigrant mason worker, founded, what was then known as, Henning Construction. A brick mason by trade, Lars started the small construction business in his hometown of Latimer, Iowa.Why henhenning for your project? Henning utilizes its relationships and reputation as a construction leader to bring the best team to your project. As the pioneers in providing design/build solutions in the Midwest, our team is mindful of the engineering challenges that affect your bottom line.