Office & Commercial Construction backed by Proven Experience
Commercial Know-How
Expertise That Works for Your Business
Carl A. Nelson & Company brings proven experience in commercial construction—from new office buildings and employee spaces to retail improvements and complex renovations. Our design-build and construction management know-how helps you capture more value from every phase, planning through completion.
- Design & Pre-Construction
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Construction Execution
- New Facilities
- Additions & Renovations
- …and more
We deliver quality results that strengthen your operations and reflect your vision.
Building Trust
A Partner Who Understands Your Goals
We don’t just build structures—we build relationships that last. Expect consistent leadership, clear communication, and a team that genuinely cares about your success and safety.
- Caring about your success
- Providing consistent project leadership
- Valuing our partnership with you
- Taking time to understand your needs
- Engaging with your organization’s leadership
- Putting safety first
Your priorities guide both the process and the outcome.
Delivering Value
Delivering Confidence with Every Project
Our goal is a facility that performs as promised—delivered on time, on budget, and built to your expectations—so you can stay focused on your business.
- Being detail-oriented
- Providing best-value solutions
- Developing accurate and timely budgets
- Handling construction so you can focus elsewhere
- Maintaining stable management
These practices ensure that we deliver facilities that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Project Portfolio
- Eye Clinic and Optical Shop Renovation
Family Eye Center, Muscatine, Iowa - New Corporate Office Building
Royal Canin Canada Company, Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Corporate Office Renovation
Kent Corporation, Muscatine, Iowa - Sales Office Building Renovation
Grain Processing Corporation, Muscatine, Iowa - Corporate Headquarters Addition/Renovation
Winegard Company, Burlington, Iowa
Time to grow or change your space?
Jamie Stanley
Dan Culp
We're ready to get started when you are, no matter where you are in your planning. Contact Dan Culp or Jamie Stanley today to discuss your project needs. Call us at 319-754-8415 or fill out our contact form to get started. Let's build something exceptional together!
Carl A. Nelson & Company adds value for commercial clients
Our Services are the Building Blocks of your Success
Carl A. Nelson & Company services that include design and pre-construction, as well as construction services. Contact our team or visit these links to learn more:
Your Partner from Concept Through Construction, and Beyond
Carl A. Nelson & Company’s experience in planning and design enables us to help our commercial clients to develop and complete projects that keep budget, schedule and constructability in mind from the very beginning. Then, you can count on our team to be there when you need us, whether it is to address questions or help with future projects.
Design and Engineering focus
Our in-house expertise in design and engineering gives our team the ability to manage all aspects of your facility planning and construction project. The Carl A. Nelson & Company project management team of licensed architects, construction engineers and degreed construction managers help us add value during planning, pre-construction and construction.
Maximize Value with Carl A. Nelson & Company
As a design-build construction company, Carl A. Nelson & Company understands that early decisions impact the value of your investment. In corporate or commercial spaces, value includes both cost and the project's conduciveness to business operations.
Optimal Delivery Methods
Choosing the right construction delivery method is crucial. With design-build project delivery, we offer a single source of responsibility, streamlining coordination between the design team and constructor, saving you time and resources. This integration allows you to focus on your business.
Collaborative Construction Management
If you have a designer, we collaborate from design concept to construction completion using the construction management at-risk method. Our involvement ensures your goals are met and the project stays within budget.
Experienced General Contracting
We also excel as a general contractor in commercial construction. Across all delivery methods, Carl A. Nelson & Company self-performs much of the work, leveraging the skills of our experienced craftsmen and field supervision to ensure quality.