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Building for the Golden Years
Across the senior living spectrum, baby boomers are bringing change. For owners of independent, assisted and long-term housing facilities, that means it's time to think about building for the golden years.
2019 High School Skills Challenge
Area High School Students Compete in Third Annual Carl A. Nelson & Company Construction Skills Challenge Event puts Construction Trades students to the test with real-world construction tasks BURLINGTON, Iowa – Carl A. Nelson & Company, a 106-year-old design-build, construction management and general…
CANCO pitches in at homeless shelter
Carl A. Nelson & Company employees make a difference in their community even when they're not busy building things. Several CANCO employees and a couple of their spouses gave up part of their weekend Sept. 30 to complete a painting project at the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter. The group completed…
ADA Compliance in Industrial Facilities: Know the Facts
Addressing misconceptions about the application of accessibility requirements beyond commonly understood "public accommodations."
USP 800 - Are You Ready?
A discussion of USP 800 requirements for handling hazardous drugs in healthcare settings.
Hazardous Materials 103: High Hazard Occupancies
Part 3 of our Decoding the Code series on hazardous materials storage and handling.
Infection Control Risk Assessment
A review of infection control best practices during construction activities in operating hospital settings.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: March 2019
Submitted by: Steve Jones, Project Superintendent – 30 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description: First Floor Concrete Pour for Confidential Client in SE Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: January 2019
Submitted by: Jim Quickstad, Sr. Project Manager – 37 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description: Construction Craftsman, Andrew Quam prepares a bridge support beam at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa.
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
Submitted by:
Ellen McCulley, Architect – 6 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
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
Photo Description:
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
Photo Description:
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
Submitted by:
Jeff Ketels, Field Engineer – 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
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
Photo Description (L):
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
Photo Description (R):
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
Photo Description:
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