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![First phase of Burlington High School remodeling celebrated](/assets/image-cache/images/1.3_Projects_Portfolio/1_Project_Images/3_Education/Burlington_CSD_BHS_Remodel/Phase_1_Ribbon_Cutting_Feb_2024/BHS-Ribbon-Cutting-2.d131295d.jpg)
First phase of Burlington High School remodeling celebrated
The seven-phase renovation is slated for completion in 2025; science wing, new fitness center, enclosed Industrial Arts Building connection now open.
![Year-in-Review 2023: K-12 projects, start-up to finish](/assets/image-cache/images/2023/College-CSD-Prairie-Creek-aerial-web.d131295d.jpg)
Year-in-Review 2023: K-12 projects, start-up to finish
Carl A. Nelson & Company was busy with school construction all over Iowa in 2023.
![Annual CANCO challenge puts high-schoolers' skills to the test](/assets/image-cache/images/2023/2023-Skills-Challenge-7.d131295d.jpg)
Annual CANCO challenge puts high-schoolers' skills to the test
Construction trades students from five SE Iowa high schools were given the task to frame and drywall adjoining metal stud walls with window, door openings.
![Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of new 5-6 school building](/assets/image-cache/images/2023/CCSD-Prairie-Creek-Opening-6.d131295d.jpg)
Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of new 5-6 school building
Carl A. Nelson & Company was construction manager agent for College Community School District's new 189,000 SF school on Cedar Rapids' south side.
![A good plan helps K-12 schools keep focus on priorities](/assets/image-cache/images/project_galleries/Education/Keokuk HS Music Addition/Keokuk-HS-Music-Secure-Entry.d131295d.jpg)
A good plan helps K-12 schools keep focus on priorities
When dollars don't add up to being able to do every desired building project, needs assessment and master planning is a guide to doing what's needed
![Age alone may not be reason enough to scrap school HVAC](/assets/image-cache/images/news/2022 news/2022-wibi/BHS-ESSER-Fall-2022-wibi%20%289%29.d131295d.jpg)
Age alone may not be reason enough to scrap school HVAC
Investigating whether existing pipes, dampers, air-handlers, more still have life left in them can result in big savings on school renovation projects.
![HVAC testing, retro-commissioning adds value for clients](/assets/image-cache/images/wibi/Education%20wibi%20fall%202022_Page_1.d131295d.jpg)
HVAC testing, retro-commissioning adds value for clients
President's Letter: Opportunity to save cost, add scope by avoiding unnecessary expenses shows benefit of construction management versus design-bid-build.
![Addition project 'breaks ground' at Van Buren County CSD](/assets/image-cache/images/project_galleries/Education/Van Buren gym addition/VB-Groundbreaking-Board-Admin.d131295d.jpg)
Addition project 'breaks ground' at Van Buren County CSD
Site work has not yet begun, but CANCO brought out the golden shovels to help K-12 client celebrate the start of its new gym, athletics and classroom wing.
![CANCO helps break ground on Fort Madison school upgrades](/assets/image-cache/images/project_galleries/Education/FM PK-12 2022/CS-at-FM-groundbreaking.d131295d.jpg)
CANCO helps break ground on Fort Madison school upgrades
The construction management team from Carl A. Nelson & Company joined officials, administrators, staff, design team members and others to celebrate the start of $35M building project.
![New high school equips Iowa district for 21st Century Learning](/assets/image-cache/images/project_galleries/Education/Sioux Center HS/Sioux-Center-HS-8-12-2021-CN-%2877%29.d131295d.jpg)
New high school equips Iowa district for 21st Century Learning
Sioux Center Community School District looks back on successful first year in new building that features collaborative and career-focused spaces.
![Welcome to wibi, a construction newsletter for educators](/assets/image-cache/images/wibi/Education-wibi-Sp-Su-2022.d131295d.jpg)
Welcome to wibi, a construction newsletter for educators
An introduction for Iowa school officials from Tim Seibert, P.E., president of Carl A. Nelson & Company
![CANCO to lead Van Buren Co. CSD activity center project](/assets/image-cache/images/images/Logos/School Clients/Van-Buren-Co-CSD-logo.d131295d.jpg)
CANCO to lead Van Buren Co. CSD activity center project
New construction management agency opportunity adds to Carl A. Nelson & Company's portfolios in both the K-12 school and recreational construction markets.
![Mt. Pleasant CSD chooses CANCO for master plan](/assets/image-cache/images/images/Logos/School Clients/Mount%20Pleasant%20CSD%20logo.54b62648.png)
Mt. Pleasant CSD chooses CANCO for master plan
Results of needs assessment and master planning process will determine next steps for school district on school buildings, other facilities.
![CANCO chosen to lead Burlington High School project](/assets/image-cache/images/images/Logos/School Clients/Burlington%20CSD%20alternate%20logo.54b62648.png)
CANCO chosen to lead Burlington High School project
Burlington School Board makes unanimous selection of hometown firm as construction manager on upcoming $35 million makeover of 1969 high school building.
![Ground broken on new College CSD school building](/assets/image-cache/images/images/project_galleries/Education/College CSD/New intermediate school/groundbreaking/IMG_1741-reduce-333px.d131295d.jpg)
Ground broken on new College CSD school building
The grades 5-6 Prairie Creek Intermediate School in Cedar Rapids is set to open in 2023. Carl A. Nelson & Company is construction manager on the project.
![CANCO to lead Fort Madison school building project as CM](/assets/image-cache/images/images/Logos/FM.54b62648.png)
CANCO to lead Fort Madison school building project as CM
Carl A. Nelson & Company will manage $25 million school renovation and addition project to create Pre-K to 6 and junior/senior high attendance centers.
![CANCO represented at CTE event with Iowa Gov. Reynolds](/assets/image-cache/images/images/news/2020 HS skills challenge/IMG_7705.d131295d.jpg)
CANCO represented at CTE event with Iowa Gov. Reynolds
Carl A. Nelson & Company was among the partner firms represented at Fort Madison High School when Gov. Kim Reynolds visited to learn about CTE successes.
![wibi: Winter 2020 Year in Review issue published](/assets/image-cache/images/wibi/wibi-winter-2020-Cover-for-website.d131295d.jpg)
wibi: Winter 2020 Year in Review issue published
The Winter 2020 edition of Carl A. Nelson & Co.'s wibi newsletter provides a visual look back at projects that carried on amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Praise for Carl A. Nelson & Co. on high school renovation](/assets/image-cache/images/project_galleries/Education/Shenandoah HS remodel/Shenandoah%20Before%20After%20screen%20shot%202.d131295d.jpg)
Praise for Carl A. Nelson & Co. on high school renovation
Superintendent of Shenandoah Community School District gives construction management effort high marks for keeping project on-time and under budget.
![CANCO leads Riverside Community/Recreation Center survey](/assets/image-cache/images/news/city_of_riverside_logo.54b62648.png)
CANCO leads Riverside Community/Recreation Center survey
Future birthplace of James T. Kirk to seek resident input on vision for investment of casino revenue in future community gathering and wellness facility.