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Veteran builder joins CANCO team as project engineer
Doug Mertens has been in the construction industry since his teens in the 1970s, and is an experienced estimator, project manager and field supervisor.
CANCO leading secure laboratory project at University of Iowa
Carl A. Nelson & Companyis working as construction manager at-risk for biosecurity level 3 (BSL-3) addition project at State Hygienic Lab in Coralville.
Age alone may not be reason enough to scrap school HVAC
Investigating whether existing pipes, dampers, air-handlers, more still have life left in them can result in big savings on school renovation projects.
HVAC testing, retro-commissioning adds value for clients
President's Letter: Opportunity to save cost, add scope by avoiding unnecessary expenses shows benefit of construction management versus design-bid-build.
Ft. Madison wins CANCO High School Skills Challenge again
Five SE Iowa schools took part in the annual event hosted by Carl A. Nelson & Company, with students putting classroom learning to the real-world test.
Damper rules for wall openings, penetrations
Part 3 of our Decoding the Code series on rules for fire and smoke walls/barriers reviews requirements for wall openings and penetrations.
Does my building need a sprinkler system? Part 2
'Total fire area' and space usage among factors determining whether fire sprinklers are required in industrial facilities.
Employee Spotlight: Project Manager Ryan Harris
Despite a long family association with Carl A. Nelson & Company, Ryan Harris charted his own path to a 27-year career with the 109-year-old firm.
CANCO superintendent an MBI Safety Champion
Bob Stutes receives certificate in recognition of completing Master Builders of Iowa safety training program for field and construction safety leaders.
Addition project 'breaks ground' at Van Buren County CSD
Site work has not yet begun, but CANCO brought out the golden shovels to help K-12 client celebrate the start of its new gym, athletics and classroom wing.
CANCO design-build project highlighted in local news
Western Smokehouse Partners meat stick factory project featured in Burlington Beacon; Carl A. Nelson & Company is design-builder on plant renovation
CANCO helps break ground on Fort Madison school upgrades
The construction management team from Carl A. Nelson & Company joined officials, administrators, staff, design team members and others to celebrate the start of $35M building project.
Millwright, ironworker joins CANCO's field leadership team
Marine Corps veteran Sully Streeby brings 20 years of construction experience to his new role as a Carl A. Nelson & Company project superintendent.
New high school equips Iowa district for 21st Century Learning
Sioux Center Community School District looks back on successful first year in new building that features collaborative and career-focused spaces.
Welcome to wibi, a construction newsletter for educators
An introduction for Iowa school officials from Tim Seibert, P.E., president of Carl A. Nelson & Company
Are fire sprinklers required? It’s complicated
Occupancy, construction type, footprint and height are key factors in sprinkler regulations for industrial facilities
Wall-opening rules for fire-rated construction
Architect Ellen McCulley reviews IBC and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code fire protection standards for doors and other openings in healthcare facilities.
Employee Spotlight: Superintendent Corey Mumme
Corey Mumme got his start with Carl A. Nelson & Company while he was still a senior in high school, and he's worked for the firm ever since.
CANCO adds project leadership in Cedar Falls office
Carl A. Nelson & Company welcomes new project manager, project engineer to CANCO North team.
Brown promoted to Project Manager role with CANCO
Trevor Brown joined Carl A. Nelson & Company in 2017 after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in Construction Management.