Carl A. Nelson & Company
Deliver Value. Build Trust. Repeat.
About the firm
Carl A. Nelson & Company is a design-build, construction management, and general contracting firm founded in Burlington, Iowa in 1913. With offices in Burlington and Cedar Falls, it serves industrial, healthcare, education, recreation, and public clients across the Midwest and beyond, delivering integrated project planning, design, and construction. In-house design and BIM coordination are provided through Nelson Design, Inc., enabling full-service design-build project delivery. Licensed to work in 22 states, Carl A. Nelson & Company self-performs concrete, steel, carpentry, and millwright work and provides ongoing plant maintenance through Nelson Plant Services.
- Established
- 1913
- Firm type
- Design-Build
People
Chris SmithPresident
Capabilities
Design-Build
Full-project delivery integrating design and construction for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, from needs assessment and master planning through construction and closeout.
- Needs Assessment & Master Planning
- In-House Design Services
- Code Study, BIM & Design-Assist
- Pre-Construction Services
Construction Management
Construction management services providing early engagement, scope alignment, constructability review, and schedule-driven execution for complex projects.
- Pre-Construction Consulting
- Value Engineering & Constructability Review
- Project Scheduling & Cost Control
General Contracting
General contracting since 1913, with self-performing capabilities in concrete, steel, carpentry, and millwright work across multiple market sectors.
- Self-Performed Construction
- Millwright & Equipment Installation
- Bridge Crane Erection
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Plant Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance and small-project support through Nelson Plant Services, keeping manufacturing and production operations running after construction is complete.
Industries
Industrial · Manufacturing · Food & Beverage · Healthcare · Education · Sports & Recreation · Commercial · Government · Wastewater
Projects
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