President's Club

Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing easy, excellent service quickly and efficiently. To accomplish our mission, we must strive to be the most cost-effective producer in our marketplace by continuously improving our people, processes and productivity. This will enable us to continue to be competitive, to expand our market share, and to increase opportunity for our people.

With roots dating back to 1906, The Waldinger Corporation has a proven track record of excellence in people, process and productivity. We'd be honored to tell you about that, but even more honored to show you.

For 50 years, Star Equipment, Ltd. has been Iowa’s number one source for high-quality construction equipment.We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new loader or other equipment, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. We value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.

In 1892, William F. Henkel founded Henkel Construction Company in Mason City, IA.  From that foundation laid more than 130 years ago, Henkel has been involved with nearly every phase of the construction industry.  The company tradition of bringing young people on board – and nurturing their development – has resulted in a continuum of quality spanning more than a century.  Today, Henkel continues to be at the forefront of the industry and offers a variety of project delivery systems for our clients including general contracting, construction management and design-build services from our offices in Mason City and Ames.  We continue to lead the industry in our safety requirements and safety results.

Architectural Arts offers a wide range of services – from design and engineering to production and installation. Whether wood, stone, solid surface, plastic, glass or metal, we can deliver your project. Be it a small, historical renovation, a state-of-the-art interactive museum, a multi-million dollar casino or the design and construction of your corporate headquarters, we’ve done it all. No matter what size of project, we have the equipment, experience and craftsmanship to bring your dreams to fruition.

We have an unparalleled track record in architectural site cast concrete, structural concrete, flatwork, site utilities and all types of self-performing concrete construction for commercial projects.

Concrete Strategies employs over 1000 office and field personnel and completes over $500 million revenue annually from our headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as our other national offices. We do more before we ever pour to make sure we do every job on target and on budget. Most importantly, our commitment to safety has earned CSI a reputation as one of the top concrete contractors in the United States.

Located in Johnston, IA, Elite Glass and Metal, LLC is a full service glass and glazing contractor, serving all of Des Moines and the surrounding areas. We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded glass contractor for the state of Iowa. 

We take pride in our quality of work and efficiency while still adhering to stringent safety standards. Our commitment is to provide our customers with professional glazing solutions they can be proud of. 

Our mission is to be “The Standard of Excellence” in the construction industry by delivering true craftsmanship and genuinely caring about our clients, employees, and the communities we serve.

US Metal Builders, Inc. specializes in pre-engineered metal buildings in Des Moines, Iowa and beyond. The preengineered metal building system is advantageous because it has relatively low design and construction cost and allows for the creation of large column-free enclosures. The best applications for the pre-engineered metal building system include applications such as; complex industrial facilities, warehouses, and data and distribution centers. The system is also used in retail stores, shopping centers, auto dealerships, office complexes, airplane hangars, sports and entertainment arenas as well as libraries, churches, medical facilities and government buildings

We believe partnership and collaborative ingenuity are the keys to unlocking potential — whether we're called to a jobsite or a boardroom.

At Mortenson, we're expanding the boundaries of innovation - with and for our customers. Exploring beyond what's known. Investing in "What If?" Building expertise that delivers better-than-imagined outcomes. Whether you are considering working with us or for us, we invite you to join us.

When you work with us you can always be confident in what you’re going to get. Honesty, passion, fairness, accessibility, and unwavering support. Champions of collaboration, sticklers for consistency. With a keen focus on the building process through every facet and everyone involved.

Call it predictable, call it safe. One thing is for sure, it’s a formula Owners, developers, and architects have called upon since our founding in 1903. A promise that has driven our family- owned business and more than 200 employees for four generations.

It’s how we’ve built and nurtured long-lasting relationships that have brought success to our building partners, our employees, and our communities for over 119 years. With another 119 more to come. It’s why you know when you work with us, we will deliver for you.

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Denovo is the next generation of construction management, taking the approach that satisfaction, trust and commitment is what our clients should expect in every Denovo interaction. We have a proud history of maintaining long-term relationships, meeting our clients where they are and transforming their goals into attainable, impactful projects. 

For more than 80 years, Merchants Bonding Company has honed its expertise in providing contract and commercial surety bonds, offering first-class service and a common sense underwriting approach. Unlike its competitors with multiple lines of business, Merchants’ focus is almost exclusively on surety. Merchants’ unique underwriting philosophy evaluates all accounts on their own merit, and places a high value on business and personal net worth.

A national leader in surety, Merchants Bonding Company is among the top surety writers in the United States and has had an “A” (Excellent) rating or better from A.M. Best since 1958.

Known for our attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations, Breiholz is an industry leader in the faith-based, financial, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our number one goal is to provide the highest quality craftsmanship resulting in projects constructed within budget and on schedule. As your “Partner” you can be assured of our committment to management integrity, superior craftmanship, and safety. 

Central Iowa Mechanical was founded in 1946, originally recognized as the area’s premier boiler contractor, and known for its commercial plumbing capabilities. As the years passed, Central Iowa Mechanical went through many transformations to conform to the ever-changing marketplace. All built on years of experience within the industry, we have taken pride in providing complete solutions through dedicated service, professional advice, and quality workmanship.

Caring for Your Unique Potential is Our Soul Purpose.” That statement is the core of how we do business. We ask the tough questions, avoid the easy path, believe fully in caring for the unique challenges of our clients, impact the industry through innovation, and leverage our greatest assets — the hearts and minds of our people — to advocate on behalf of our clients. That’s our approach to risk management and benefits consulting, and it’s worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and caring for our clients’ unique potential. We are also the co-founder and co-owner of BrokerTech Ventures, the industry’s first broker-led convening platform and accelerator.

McGough is one of the Upper Midwest's premier construction firms with a well-deserved reputation for best-in-class construction for best-in-class clients. McGough has built high-profile corporate campuses and office buildings; state-of-the-art science, technology and healthcare facilities; industrial complexes; major educational campuses; notable public, performance and worship spaces and award-winning residential and mixed-used projects. 

Graham Construction has been a leader in construction since our inception in 1981. The key to our success has come from our core purpose of building relationships. We believe the partnerships we build with each unique customer are the only way to achieve excellence. Our experience expands across our four market sectors; healthcare, commercial, private education and industrial. Our team is passionate about Building Relationships, to help our clients build their future. 

In fact, we’ve been playing in the dirt for decades. You could say it’s a family tradition—the Holland family has been in the construction business since the 1940s with JB Holland continuing the dirt legacy of their founding fathers in 1992.

We provide a wide variety of excavating and construction services; everything from land clearing and grading to sewer and utility work, and we’re there moving your project forward every step of the way.

McGough is one of the Upper Midwest's premier construction firms with a well-deserved reputation for best-in-class construction for best-in-class clients. McGough has built high-profile corporate campuses and office buildings; state-of-the-art science, technology and healthcare facilities; industrial complexes; major educational campuses; notable public, performance and worship spaces and award-winning residential and mixed-used projects. 

At DCI, we make decisions that put our clients and our people first for relationships that last. Our motto is simple: listen, plan, execute + exceed. Our experience has taught us that focusing on the first three steps — listen, plan and execute — increases the likelihood that we are able to exceed our clients’ expectations, which is one of our most important measurements of success to us.

Seedorff Masonry (SMI) and Architectural Wall Systems (AWS) have combined over 90 years of experience to create an intentional approach to the delivery of the building envelope. Success or failure of the exterior envelope is often determined very early in the design and construction process, and now Owners, Designers and Contractors have access to a single source solution.

Founded in 1985, Koester Construction is a family-owned commercial General Contractor. Long standing relationships with quality clients are the foundation of our company, and corporations across all industries choose Koester Construction as their General Contractor again and again because we uphold the commitments we make to them. We are proud to provide a quality product, an enjoyable construction experience, and to always deliver what we promise.

When you work with us you can always be confident in what you’re going to get. Honesty, passion, fairness, accessibility, and unwavering support. Champions of collaboration, sticklers for consistency. With a keen focus on the building process through every facet and everyone involved.

Call it predictable, call it safe. One thing is for sure, it’s a formula Owners, developers, and architects have called upon since our founding in 1903. A promise that has driven our family- owned business and more than 200 employees for four generations.

It’s how we’ve built and nurtured long-lasting relationships that have brought success to our building partners, our employees, and our communities for over 119 years. With another 119 more to come. It’s why you know when you work with us, we will deliver for you.

PCI has grown from its humble roots to a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry in the Midwest and one of the country’s leaders in ground improvement throughout the US.  We are grateful for our many industry partners and friends that we work with and for every day.

Most importantly none of this would be possible without the best people in the business. Our people truly make the difference.

Our success is directly attributable to those who have partnered with our family to be a team that BUILDS.

Foundation Service Corp was founded by Todd Peterson in 1999. A vision for providing Intermediate Foundation® solutions with Geopier® products and specialty constructions services including sheeting, shoring, underpinning, helical anchors, driven pilings and cassions and other geotechnical construction has laid a solid foundation for FSC into one of the leading innovators of Geotechnical Construction. While specialty construction remains our focus FSC continues to pursue diverse projects across the US.

Edge Commercial, LLC is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm based in Grimes, Iowa. Edge is operated by a group of experienced individuals capable of completing projects ranging from the smallest jobs to larger complex projects. Our experienced team specializes in three distinct segments: Commercial Contracting, Healthcare Construction and Industrial Construction and Maintenance. These disciplines are unique and require specific management and staff to provide the highest level of service each industry demands. Edge Commercial employs the top professionals in these areas and provides them with the guidance, support and trust needed for success. Each project is staffed with the most qualified individuals with the most related experience. Based locally in Grimes, Iowa, Edge has the ability to manage and perform work throughout Iowa and the entire Midwest.

Since 1936, Schumacher Elevator Company has been manufacturing and servicing passenger and freight elevators. Our complete product line includes; passenger, freight/service, limited application, home, and personnel elevators (manlifts). Quality is engineered into every elevator system and component we manufacture. Because we manufacture and install elevators, we have an extensive knowledge of elevator equipment. Our skilled team of technicians has the ability to service and modernize all elevator makes/models.  

Estes Construction is a regional general contractor and construction manager headquartered in Davenport, IA. Our geographical region is from Des Moines to Chicago, working along the I-80 corridor. Estes has developed a reputation for advocacy on behalf of its clients, working closely with various owners and designers for successfully completing projects. Estes has been committed to being an advocate for our clients, industry and community for almost 40 years.

The Skold family of companies provide contracting services and materials throughout the midwest. Main product lines are Maxxon (Gyp-Crete) underlayments; concrete polishing; floor leveling; coiling doors & shutters; operable walls; structural steel; steel joist & deck; stairs & rails; structural grouting; waterproofing; deck coatings; sealant; and epoxy floor coatings.

Allied Commercial Services is your industry first business and commercial moving company and relocation provider with over 20 years experience in Commercial Moving, Commercial Relocation, Office Moving, Storage, Warehousing and E-waste Recycling. From small family owned operations to Fortune 500 entities with multinational global footprints, we have a proven track record of managing your relocation and transport needs from beginning to end.  With ACS, you will be appointed a Site Dedicated Project Manager and Logistics Consultant who will coordinate with you from the inception of your endeavor to the realization of initiative completion. Our service provision is always responsive and coordinated to best address those priority points established by our partners and clients. We guarantee the highest level of expertise and efficiency the industry has to offer.

CI3 and Automatic Door Group are now united under one name: Basepoint Building Automations. As Basepoint, we are more committed than ever to giving you the high quality, experienced service you depend on. Our new name identifies our company as the base - the very foundation for providing you a comfortable and safe facility. It encapsulates our promise that Basepoint will strive to be a single point of contact for all your building automation services. 

WRH, Inc. is a General Contractor specializing in water treatment, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, deep foundation, and EPC Electrical Substation Projects. We self-perform a large portion of our work, and partner with industry leading construction companies and material/equipment providers. This combination of efforts, in conjunction with an experienced management team, allows us to provide superior single source infrastructure solutions.

Since 1936, Schumacher Elevator Company has been manufacturing and servicing passenger and freight elevators. Our complete product line includes; passenger, freight/service, limited application, home, and personnel elevators (manlifts). Quality is engineered into every elevator system and component we manufacture. Because we manufacture and install elevators, we have an extensive knowledge of elevator equipment. Our skilled team of technicians has the ability to service and modernize all elevator makes/models.  

Since 1936, Schumacher Elevator Company has been manufacturing and servicing passenger and freight elevators. Our complete product line includes; passenger, freight/service, limited application, home, and personnel elevators (manlifts). Quality is engineered into every elevator system and component we manufacture. Because we manufacture and install elevators, we have an extensive knowledge of elevator equipment. Our skilled team of technicians has the ability to service and modernize all elevator makes/models.

Carl A. Nelson & Company works in several construction market segments, delivering projects primarily for industrial, healthcare, education and recreation customers. We perform work in civic and community construction; commercial and office construction; power plant construction; laboratory construction; and water treatment and wastewater treatment construction. And we design and build pre-engineered metal buildings for clients in a variety of construction markets.

Our mission is to be “The Standard of Excellence” in the construction industry by delivering true craftsmanship and genuinely caring about our clients, employees, and the communities we serve.

Third-generation, family owned and operated, Henning Companies celebrates over 95 years in the construction industry. Henning Companies provides solutions that positively impact a wide range of customers. Their continued expansion into commercial and industrial construction industries now includes commercial offices, retail, tenant improvements, warehouses, manufacturing, hospitality, and multi-family markets.

Mark founded the WHY! Company in 2002 and has since compiled over 120 clients. As a business coaching and consultancy provider, Mark helps entrepreneurial leaders clarify, simplify and achieve their vision. He is a sought after and trusted advisor who believes that you must do what you say; do the right thing; grow or die; help first; and be humbly confident. Mark is a certified EOS® implementer; six sigma master black belt; TOC supply chain expert and strategist / analyst, who has consulted, coached, and challenged his clients to be their absolute best. Mark has been a certified EOS implementer for nearly 10 years, completed over 650 EOS session days over 40 EOS collaborative sessions. His work and expertise as an EOS implementer have gained him a lifetime EOS client rating of 9.32 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Rew Materials is the industry preferred building material supplier and is located in 22 different states, including Iowa. We emphasize value added approaches in offering both specialty and commodity products to the commercial and residential building products market. Rew Materials distributes interior and exterior construction products throughout most of the United States.

With grit, determination, and one rubber-tired Ford tractor, my Father and Grandfather founded RG Elder in May of 1960. They began digging basements around the Des Moines area with my Father as the tractor operator, and my Grandfather working to expand the business. Today, we do much more than dig basements. There is no mountain too big for us to move, or pipe too deep to lay.

The Elder Corporation you see now is a testament to all of the hard work and dedication poured into the company since its inception. While there have been changes in growth and expansion, one thing has never changed: We have a great foundation, great equipment and most importantly, great people.

JC Toland Painting is a professional company in central Iowa specializing in all commercial, industrial, and residential painting services. We offer many different contracting services to help you with all of your painting needs. We take pride in building relationships with our customers and offering great service, always quality over quantity. The lowest price does not always mean the best job. Our customers are guaranteed quality workmanship, beautiful results, and a fair, competitive price.

At Weitz, we believe effectiveness is more important than mere efficiency. The Latter gets the job done, the former gets it done right. Our charge isn’t to simply assemble a structure, it’s to build trusting relationships that stand the test of time. It all boils down to the right people. Smart ones. Employees who are so engages in their work that they go the extra mile and then some. 

All Star Concrete specializes in commercial and residential concrete construction in the Des Moines, Iowa area.

Excavation, site grading, clearing & grubbing trees, pavement removal, demolition, utilities include storm sewer, watermain & sanitary sewer, rip-rap, block mats.

General Constructors, Inc. is the leader of self-performing General Contractor services in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. From the first day that GCI was opened by Jim Hayne and Mike Howard in 1994, the Company has continued to grow and improve our capabilities offered to our Clients. Today, as an employee-owned company, we continue to provide world-class construction services, including General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, and Subcontracting. Our long-standing core values are honesty, fairness, performance, hard work and innovation. These values define who we are, and our Craftsmen, Supervisors, and Managers live these out on a daily basis.