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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
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Jeff Ketels, Field Engineer – 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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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
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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
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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
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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
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: July 2017
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Earl Vincent, Jr., 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Chris Clark, Project Foreman, shown stick welding a connection
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: June 2017
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Amy Adams, Receptionist: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Employees Practice for Crane Certification Practical Exam at our Burlington, IA Equipment Yard.
Hazardous Materials 101
Part 1 of our Decoding the Code series on hazardous materials storage and handling.
CANCO Employees Make a Difference for Muscatine Humane Society
Employees Donate Much Needed Supplies & Money
During the month of April, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company donated money and supplies to benefit the Muscatine Humane Society.
CANCO Employees Continue Making a Difference For Hope Haven
COMPANY DONATES TIME, MONEY, & ANTI-FATIGUE MATS TO WORKERS
During the month of March, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company raised money to benefit Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation. Employees raised $390.00 that was used to purchase 15 anti-fatigue foam floor mats for Hope Haven workers. The mats aid in reducing stress on the body caused by standing on the job.
Adding Wood Framed Structures to Metal Buildings
Proceed with caution when adding a wood framed structure to a metal building. Such modifications carry significant code compliance implications.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: February 2017
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Raleigh Annis, Field Foreman: < 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Removal of Breeching Module 1 (air duct) by crane on a temporary rock causeway located on the bank of the Iowa River, University of Iowa Power Plant, Iowa City, IA.
Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company at the Bowl-a-Thon for Junior Achievement of the Heartland at King Pins in Burlington, IA held on February 20, 2017.
Employees Unite for a Great Cause
Recently, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company united for a great cause! A “Souper Bowl” party was held at our Burlington office to raise money for the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter. Employees brought in soup and spoons were sold for $5.00. In kind donations were also accepted. In total, our employees raised $240.00 in a few hours!
Coverage on the front page of The Hawkeye January 25, 2017
Travis Fogle, left, and Ryan Russell, tradesmen with Carl A. Nelson & Co., upholster sections for a bulletin board display case while working on the renovation of the Welcome Center Tuesday inside the Port of Burlington. The work is part of the $75,000 renovation funded by the Greater Burlington Convention…
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: December 2016
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Ellen McCulley, Architect: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Co.
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Installation of the roof is nearing completion at the 70,000 SF Addition of Dexter Laundry in Fairfield, Iowa.
Carl A. Nelson & Company Wins Big at ABC of Iowa Gala
Company takes home award for Project at University of Iowa BURLINGTON, IOWA (October 24, 2016) – Carl A. Nelson & Co. received a prestigious construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa (ABC of Iowa) during the association’s annual Excellence in Construction Gala held October…
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: September 2016
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Tyler Hackman, Project Manager: 4 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Co.
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Steel Frame for Platform being Lowered into Ash Bunker at the University of Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: August 2016
Submitted by: Steve Jones, Project Superintendent: 27 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Co. Photo Description: Carl A. Nelson & Co. Employees perform test run installation of roof trusses at the University of Iowa Power Plant