New Generating Station and Regional Operations Center Steam Distribution System Replacement Power Plant Emissions Improvements Power Plant Air Regulations Compliance Cooling Tower Replacement Co-Generation Facility Building and Foundations Dense Phase Coal Handling System Replacement Coal-Fired Boiler Updates and Maintenance Power Plant Expansion, Generator Installation Back-Up Power and Auxiliaries Addition/Installation New Generating Station and Regional Operations Center Steam Distribution System Replacement Power Plant Emissions Improvements Power Plant Air Regulations Compliance Cooling Tower Replacement Co-Generation Facility Building and Foundations Dense Phase Coal Handling System Replacement Coal-Fired Boiler Updates and Maintenance Power Plant Expansion, Generator Installation Back-Up Power and Auxiliaries Addition/Installation

Expert Power & Utility Construction Services

Power & Utilities Know-How

Carl A. Nelson & Company's experience in power and utilities projects for industrial and commercial customers includes:

  • Power generation facilities;
  • Air-quality compliance upgrades;
  • Natural gas upgrades;
  • Cooling towers;
  • Chilled water systems;
  • Utility Tunnel installation and repair;
  • and more.

The Carl A. Nelson & Company team meets our power and utilities clients' expectations by delivering value and quality on their projects.

Building Trust

Carl A. Nelson & Company doesn’t just build structures; we build trust and lasting relationships with our clients. We achieve this by:

    • Caring About Your Success
    • Providing Consistent Project Leadership
    • Valuing Our Partnership with You
    • Taking Time to Understand Your Needs
    • Engaging with Organization's Leadership
    • Putting Safety First

    Our commitment to these principles ensures that we not only build exceptional projects but also strong and enduring partnerships.

    Delivering Value

    Our task is to leave you with a finished facility that is built on-time and on-budget, and that will meet your needs for many years to come. We do this by:

    • 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 stand the test of time and exceed your expectations.

    Project Portfolio


    We're ready to get started

    Ready to start your next power and utility project? Contact Jamie Stanley and our expert team today at 319-754-8415 or fill out our contact form to get your construction up and running!


    Carl A. Nelson & Company adds value on industrial and commercial power and utility projects

    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.

    Trust Carl A. Nelson & Company for Power and Utility Projects

    You can trust Carl A. Nelson & Company to ensure the successful completion of power and utility projects for a range of industrial, institutional, and other clients. Our team of skilled builders and project managers has a track record of providing a high level of service and quality construction for customers in the electric energy production market, including power house construction, generator foundations, turbine installation, as well as related services such as steam tunnel excavation and construction, cooling tower installation, and more.

    Experienced Contractor in Design-Build and General Contractor Methods

    As an experienced contractor in the design-build and general contractor methods of construction project delivery, we understand the constraints and priorities of power plants and work with the plant staff to ensure that operations of the facility are not hindered by our efforts. With this understanding, we perform major parts of the work with our own forces to better manage planned shut downs and greatly reduce the risk of unintended and extended power loss for the client.

    Professional and Highly Trained Workforce

    Having a professional and highly trained workforce, which allows us to self-perform much of the work we contract for annually, Carl A. Nelson & Company is the best choice for your next power generation or other energy system project.

    CANCO Power Experience featured in wibi newsletter

    Learn about our work for the University of Iowa Power Plant and Central Iowa Power Cooperative in these editions of our wibi newsletter.

    <b>Click the cover to visit this issue about our work at the University of Iowa Power Plant.</b>
    Click the cover to visit this issue about our work at the University of Iowa Power Plant.
    <b>Click the cover to read about CIPCO's Summit Lake Generating Station.</b>
    Click the cover to read about CIPCO's Summit Lake Generating Station.