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2018 Community Impact Award
The Carl A. Nelson & Company Foundation was recognized by the Greater Burlington Partnership and awarded the 2018 Community Impact Award! View the award video by clicking here.
2018 Best Renovation to a Facility
The New Burlington Police Headquarters project was recognized by the Greater Burlington Partnership and received the award for 2018 Best Renovation to a Facility. Carl A. Nelson & Company is proud to have been your Construction Manager! View the award video from the Greater Burlington Partnership here.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: November 2018
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Ellen McCulley, Architect – 6 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Superintendent Corey Mumme is shown stripping the forms off the entrance canopy at The TURF in Burlington, Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: October 2018
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Mike Hall, Superintendent – 33 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Craftsmen Joe Byrd and Eric Beckman are shown detailing a bin tower at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, IA.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: September 2018
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Larry Lindhart, Systems Building Manager – 34 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Helical Piers are installed at The TURF in Burlington, IA as Brayden Beck, Ethan Whitt, Noah Samuel, and Corey Mumme observe.
Life Safety Drawings
A review of requirements for life safety drawings maintained by healthcare organizations to meet CMS, state, Joint Commission standards.
Hazardous Materials 102: Control Areas
Part 2 of our Decoding the Code series on hazardous materials storage and handling.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: May 2018
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Jeff Ketels, Field Engineer – 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Beginning of 1,200 cubic yard concrete pour for Bin Pile Cap at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: April 2018
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Jim Mueller, Lead Driver & Heavy Hauler – 3 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Drew Zane (in basket) Places Tags Approximately 45 Feet in the Air for Boom Lift Training in our Equipment Yard.
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Jake Woods, Project Foreman – 15 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Surveying for Retaining Wall at Great River Medical Center Clinic in Keokuk, Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: November 2017
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Bob Stutes, Project Foreman, 16 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Pouring Slab On Grade at the Community Health Center in Keokuk, IA
CANCO Employees Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project
Carl A. Nelson & Company Employees Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project
As part of our monthly charitable efforts, employees raised over $600.00 to support the Wounded Warrior Project. To learn more about our company’s charitable donations continue reading our news section. For information on our charitable foundation, go to
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: July 2017
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Earl Vincent, Jr., 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Chris Clark, Project Foreman, shown stick welding a connection
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: June 2017
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Amy Adams, Receptionist: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Employees Practice for Crane Certification Practical Exam at our Burlington, IA Equipment Yard.
Hazardous Materials 101
Part 1 of our Decoding the Code series on hazardous materials storage and handling.
CANCO Employees Make a Difference for Muscatine Humane Society
Employees Donate Much Needed Supplies & Money
During the month of April, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company donated money and supplies to benefit the Muscatine Humane Society.
CANCO Employees Continue Making a Difference For Hope Haven
COMPANY DONATES TIME, MONEY, & ANTI-FATIGUE MATS TO WORKERS
During the month of March, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company raised money to benefit Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation. Employees raised $390.00 that was used to purchase 15 anti-fatigue foam floor mats for Hope Haven workers. The mats aid in reducing stress on the body caused by standing on the job.
Adding Wood Framed Structures to Metal Buildings
Proceed with caution when adding a wood framed structure to a metal building. Such modifications carry significant code compliance implications.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: February 2017
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Raleigh Annis, Field Foreman: < 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Removal of Breeching Module 1 (air duct) by crane on a temporary rock causeway located on the bank of the Iowa River, University of Iowa Power Plant, Iowa City, IA.
Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company at the Bowl-a-Thon for Junior Achievement of the Heartland at King Pins in Burlington, IA held on February 20, 2017.