Healthcare Construction for Clinics and Hospitals
Healthcare Know-How
Expertise Built for Healthcare Demands
You need a construction team that works around patients, protects staff, and keeps your operations running. That’s what we do.
- Clinic and hospital projects of all sizes
- Experience in occupied facilities
- Infection control and safety compliance
- Utility systems for healthcare environments
- Insight during planning and preconstruction
Building Trust
More Than Construction—A Trusted Partner
You deserve cost certainty, clear communication, and a facility that supports care delivery long after opening day.
- Early budgeting and constructability input
- Best-value options aligned to your goals
- Lean schedules and strong coordination
- Team consistency throughout the project
- Construction methods to fit your needs
Delivering Value
Reliable Construction, Time After Time
When your patients can’t wait, you need a builder you can count on. That’s why so many of our healthcare clients come back.
- Responsive leadership with healthcare focus
- Long-term relationships across systems
- Transparent planning and reporting
- Safety-first mindset
- Proven performance in complex environments
Project Portfolio
- Community Health Center Clinic Renovation/Expansion
Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa, Inc., Leon, Iowa - Medical Office Building Renovation
Henry County Health Center, Mount Pleasant, Iowa - Inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, Iowa - Urgent Care & Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center
Great River Health, West Burlington, Iowa - New Acute Care Clinic
Great River Health, Keokuk, Iowa - Community Health Center Acute Care/Dental/Office
Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, West Burlington, Iowa - Replacement Critical Access Hospital & Medical Office Buildings
Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, Iowa - Replacement Long-Term Care Center
Great River Health, West Burlington, Iowa - New Behavioral Access Center
Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa, Inc., Osceola, Iowa - New Medical Office Buildings
Great River Health, West Burlington, Iowa
Explore Planning & Design Resources
Explore Our Construction Services
Not sure which service or facility type fits your project? We can help you figure it out.
We're Ready to Get Started
If you are ready to get started with construction, or need assistance with developing a plan, contact Dan Culp, Vice President of Operations in our Burlington office. Dan oversees our projects for healthcare clients.
Call him now at 319-754-8415 or fill out the contact form.
Our Healthcare Brochures
Download editions of our healthcare brochure, with versions focused individually on hospital and clinic services, by clicking the links below.
This brochure highlights our healthcare construction expertise with a focus on hospital projects, including capabilities, experience, and value-added services—all in one downloadable PDF.
Click to download our hospital construction brochure (PDF, 8.5 MB)
This brochure presents our experience delivering healthcare construction for clinics of all sizes. Inside, you’ll find examples of our capabilities, completed projects, and the value-added services we bring to outpatient facilities—all in one downloadable PDF.
Click to download our clinic construction brochure (PDF, 7.9 MB)
Carl A. Nelson & Company adds value for healthcare clients
Our Services are the Building Blocks of your Success
Services from Carl A. Nelson & Company to public and private healthcare clients include:
- Programming and Master Planning
- Design and Pre-Construction Services
- Construction Services
- Post-Construction Services
Contact us to learn more about how our services can help your organization meet its goals.
Design and Engineering focus
Our in-house expertise in design and engineering gives our team the ability to manage all aspects of your healthcare 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.
Your Partner from Concept Through Construction, and Beyond
Carl A. Nelson & Company’s experience in programming and pre-construction enables us to help healthcare clients to develop and complete facility 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.
Expertise in Healthcare Construction and Facility Management
At Carl A. Nelson & Company, we excel in the complexities of 21st-century healthcare construction
Our expertise includes integrating high-tech medical equipment, advanced security and communication systems, medical gases, and comprehensive fire protection.
Beyond Building: Understanding Healthcare
Healthcare construction requires more than just building skills. Our team understands the business and practice of healthcare, ensuring minimal disruption to staff and patients. We prioritize infection control and patient comfort, especially when working in existing facilities.
Comprehensive Healthcare Facility Services
With extensive experience in the healthcare sector, CANCO helps you realize your vision for a better facility. Our needs assessment and master planning services are designed to shape and refine that vision.
Diverse Project Experience
Our portfolio includes regional and rural hospitals, critical-access hospitals, medical office buildings, stand-alone medical and dental clinics, senior living, and long-term care facilities. We handle new constructions, remodels, and additions, often self-performing much of the work with our skilled craftsmen