Construction for Product/Process Manufacturing, Food Ingredients, Grain Facilities ...
Industrial Know-How
Production requirements shape every construction decision
For decades, we’ve helped clients in manufacturing, processing, and utility industries bring complex facilities to life—safely, efficiently, and to spec.
- Production and Process Facilities
- Millwright and Equipment Installation
- Employee Welfare and Office Spaces
- Packaging and Warehouse Facilities
- Testing and Quality Control Labs
- Power, Utilities, and Wastewater Systems
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)
You have operational goals that must be achieved. That's why we start by understanding your operation before recommending solutions.
Delivering Value
Industrial value is measured in operating results
Your goal is a finished facility that performs on day one and delivers for years to come. Our job is making that happen—on time and on budget.
- Detail-Oriented Planning
- Best-Value Solutions, Not Shortcuts
- Accurate Budgets and Reliable Schedules
- Construction Managed So You Don’t Have To
- Stable Project Teams from Day One
We do the heavy lifting behind the scenes—so your facility can get to work, faster.
Building Trust
Industrial work depends on clear decisions and reliable follow-through
We don’t just build facilities—we build long-term relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to doing the right thing.
- Consistent Project Leadership
- Genuine Investment in Your Success
- Direct Access to Company Leadership
- Clear Communication from Start to Finish
- A Focus on Safety and Accountability
You don’t have to micromanage us. We show up ready to listen and lead—so you can stay focused on your operation.
Industrial experience proven in operating facilities
Project Portfolio
- New Meat Snack Production Plant
Western Smokehouse Partners, Burlington, Iowa - Production and Warehouse Expansion
Allied Blending, Keokuk, Iowa - Regional Distribution Center Addition
Hearth & Home Technologies, Mount Pleasant, Iowa - New Pet Food Production Plant, Corporate Office, QC Lab
Royal Canin Canada Company, Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Food Ingredient Production Facility
Confidential Client, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Zein Extraction Process Plant
Big River Prairie Gold, LLC, Galva, Illinois - Pet Food Plant Extruder Addition
Royal Canin USA, Inc., Rolla, Missouri - Food Production Facility, Unloading Containment System
Pinnacle Foods/Conagra Brands, Fort Madison, Iowa - Ag Machinery Manufacturing Client Experience
Deere & Company, various locations in Iowa, Illinois - New Warehouse and Manufacturing Plant
Weyerhauser, Heaters, West Virginia
Construction Services in Iowa, the Midwest and Beyond
Carl A. Nelson & Company supports industrial clients from our Iowa offices on projects across the Midwest and throughout the United States. We're licensed in 21 states to meet the needs of clients. Our experience includes manufacturing, food production, warehousing and distribution, laboratories, power and utility systems, wastewater treatment, employee and office facilities, and pre-engineered metal buildings.
Whether the project is a new facility, expansion, renovation or work inside an operating plant, our teams bring planning, pre-construction, design coordination and construction expertise to help new and existing customers manage cost, schedule, safety and operational needs.
See where Carl A. Nelson & Company works
Explore Related Facility Types
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Office & Employee Facilities
- Testing & Laboratory Environments
- Power & Utilities
- Wastewater Treatment & Handling
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Explore Our Construction Services
- Design-Build
- Construction Management
- General Contracting
- Self-Performed Construction
- The Knowledge Base
Not sure which service or facility type matches your project?
We can help you figure it out.
Talk to Jamie about your Industrial Project
Planning a new facility? Updating an existing one? Jamie Stanley leads our work for industrial and technical clients and is ready to help.
Call 319-754-8415 or contact us online to start the conversation.
Download Our Industrial Market Brochure
This brochure offers a full overview of our industrial capabilities, project experience, and value-added services—all in one downloadable PDF.
Referred client becomes repeat customer
At the time this testimonial video was recorded, Carl A. Nelson & Company was wrapping up its first-ever project with Western Smokehouse Partners -- a year-long sprint from referral and first-contact to operational meat snack production plant, built inside a former steam turbine testing and manufacturing facility in Burlington, Iowa.
Since then, this design-build client has contracted us to complete a similar, but much larger (300,000 SF, compared to the first project's 116,000 SF) food-grade conversion of a warehouse building in Mexico, Missouri; expansion of its existing plant in Galesburg, Illinois; food-grade conversion a former home appliance-manufacturing plant in Galesburg; and continued projects at the Burlington facility including a freezer addition.
“It was in that first meeting with Carl A. Nelson that we realized right away this was the right contractor for us. Their team saw the vision.”
— Doug Hankes, Western Smokehouse Partners, Burlington, Iowa
Industrial relationships are built by solving the next problem, too
Design Support Beyond Construction
Through Nelson Design, Inc., we provide in-house design, code review and BIM coordination—supporting faster approvals, better communication and full-service design from day one.
Built for Complex Industrial Challenges
We coordinate site logistics, manage heavy equipment, meet regulatory standards, and minimize operational impact. Our team also provides on-site maintenance and startup support.
Long-Term Success Through Trusted Relationships
Our industrial clients bring us back because we consistently deliver results—and because we take the time to understand what success looks like for them.
Plant Support That Keeps You Running
Nelson Plant Services helps keep your operation running with ongoing maintenance and small-project support long after construction wraps up.
Millwright & Specialized Industrial Work
Our team performs millwright work including equipment setting, line expansions and conveyance-system installation on major projects or smaller facility upgrades.
Ready to talk about your next industrial project?
Contact Jamie Stanley at 319-754-8415 or through our online contact form.