President's Club

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.

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.

We are a Des Moines, Iowa based steel erection company. We specialize in steel and precast erection, rigging, and sales/installation of pre-engineered metal buildings. Although our primary focus is the Iowa market, we pursue opportunities throughout the United States.

We believe that everything should be done right the first time. Working together we can help your next project reach its full potential.

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.

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.

Forman Ford is an expert building envelope contractor with projects across the Midwest, completing numerous challenging projects throughout our history in the industry. Our scope goes beyond glass. Metal panels, brake metal enclosures, and custom designs are just a few of the services we provide.

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. 

Peters Construction Corporation has been providing unequaled dedication and commitment to its clients since 1951. The Peters management team has the unique ability to oversee the complete construction process from the conceptual stages of design through the construction process, resulting in a product in which the client’s vision has become a reality. At Peters, creating a partnership with each client is essential. Answering needs with action is a Peters tradition. Peters continued growth over the years is a result of its employees’ commitment to excellence.

"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.

At 3G Companies, our logo, The 3G Cube, paired with our tagline, "BUILDING WHAT'S IMPORTANT," stands as the trademark symbol of our brand. This icon represents our commitment to three foundational pillars, reinforcing our unwavering dedication to excellence, no matter where we operate. Each pillar defines who we are and how we serve our clients:  The Graham Mentality, The Graham Way and The Graham Guarantee. 

Apache Industrial’s rich history as a multi-service solution provider serving the industrial and commercial construction and maintenance industries across North America dates back to 1967. We have industry-leading expertise in coatings and linings, scaffolding, insulation, abatement, fireproofing, forming and shoring, and digital services. Through our commitment to excellence in our work, a purposeful culture of safety, and the dedication and leadership of our skilled craft professionals, Apache Industrial is a company that is doing it right.

A-1 Mobile Storage Service offers a wide selection of mobile office and storage containers to our customers through the lease and purchase. We serve a wide variety of customers including construction, government, health care, commercial, residential, industrial, and entertainment venues! 

A-1 Mobile Storage Service also maintains a complete fabrication shop where we customize shipping containers to our customers' specifications. The most popular modifications include our mobile offices, as well as our double and triple side door storage units. 

A-1 Mobile Storage Service has been service the Midwest for 23 years. With our dedicated group of employees we assure your deliveries will be " Where You Want It, When You Want It". It's not just our slogan, it's our mission. 

With PCI on the job, you’ll benefit by working with experts in the industry who consistently provide help throughout the project. PCI’s highly experienced and talented Project Managers oversee every facet of each project – quality control, labor, schedule, and cost – ensuring you a superior result. Plus, because we are a nationwide company with large resources, we can handle any size project – no matter how fast or large it may grow.

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.

Beisser Lumber Company was established in 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and made its first expansion by moving to Des Moines in 1979. Despite frequent flooding issues in West Des Moines, the company moved the Des Moines location to Grimes, Iowa, in December 1999, where its population was just a quarter of what it is today. Business continued growing by adding a millwork warehouse in 2003 and expanding into Coralville in 2005, opening a custom door shop in Grimes that produces thousands of doors monthly. In 2017, Beisser Lumber expanded its services to include Engineered Wood Products in partnership with Weyerhaeuser, which has since become one of its most extensive services. Just before its 70th anniversary, Kim Beisser passed the presidency to his son-in-law Dave Ling, continuing the legacy of Iowa’s premier family-owned lumberyard.

When it comes to running a business, you can’t always predict the future. But with EMC’s specialized coverages, you’ll be ready for the unexpected. With our team of experienced and knowledgeable experts by your side, we’ll help ensure your business gets the comprehensive coverage it deserves—because protecting your business is our business.

Basepoint is committed to delivering unparalleled, reliable services, custom-tailored to meet your building automation requirements. The ‘Base’ in our name symbolizes the essential foundational services we offer as part of a safe, smart, and healthy building. This includes a comprehensive suite of solutions such as HVAC, security, automatic doors, and access control, among others. The latter part of our name, ‘point’, signifies our unwavering commitment to serve as your single point of contact for all your Building Automation needs.

Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.

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.

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.

Nationally known as one of the oldest and most trusted interior construction companies in the Midwest, Allied has been meeting the needs of general contractors, architects, developers, building owners and managers for over 70 years. Allied Construction Services was founded in Des Moines, Iowa in 1950 by Robert Maddox. To accommodate growing business over the years, Allied has opened offices across the Midwest in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Kansas. In the early 1970s Allied acquired Color Inc., which has since become one of the largest painting contractors in the Midwest.

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.

In 1996 Tipton Structural Fabrication was founded in Tipton, IA to provide steel fabrication services for the local construction market. Since that time, we have grown and expanded to better serve our customers. A Cedar Rapids, IA office location was added in 2001 to provide in house detailing and project management services. In 2010 to increase capacity, a parts and misc. metals shop was added in Cedar Rapids, IA. Today TSF structures assists our valued customers with their steel project needs in Iowa and around the country. 

Schumacher Elevator specializes in custom and standard elevator solutions from partial to complete packages. Our expert, reliable service technicians keep our customers moving smoothly and safely regardless of the situation or location.

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.

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.

At Elder, transforming the earth is all in a day’s work. As your site development partner, we work with you to provide a comprehensive, custom excavation plan for your project. Our project managers will be by your side from start to finish, ensuring your project is on schedule and on budget.  Moving mountains is a big job – but relax, we’ll do all the heavy lifting.

At W. A. Klinger, our people-first mindset and unwavering commitment to transparency fuel our drive for excellence. As the largest commercial contractor serving the Siouxland region, our mission is to be your trusted construction manager, design-build, and general contracting partner, especially in the education, healthcare, industrial and commercial sectors.

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. 

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.

Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor which offers award-winning design-build, construction management, and project development services to clients across Iowa, with offices in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer. Our team not only strives to achieve our clients' goals and visions, but to also provide them with an enjoyable building experience.