Civic Construction for Public Facilities and Community Life
Civic Know-How
Expertise That Serves Your Community
We plan and build civic facilities with a focus on budget, schedule, and constructability—so the finished space serves residents well for years to come. Our experience includes:
- Master planning
- Design and pre-construction
- New facilities
- Additions and renovations
- And more
The Carl A. Nelson & Company team combines expertise and dedication to deliver civic spaces that promote quality of life and community pride.
Building Trust
A Partner Who Understands Public Priorities
Carl A. Nelson & Company doesn’t just build structures—we build trust and long-term relationships with clients. Our team engages collaboratively to understand your goals and represent your interests from start to finish.
- Caring about your success
- Providing consistent project leadership
- Valuing our partnership with you
- Taking time to understand your needs
- Engaging with company and public leadership
- Putting safety first
This approach builds confidence and ensures civic projects that stand as a source of pride and service for the communities they support.
Delivering Value
Results That Strengthen Public Investment
Our goal is to deliver civic facilities that perform as promised—on time, on budget, and built for durability and efficiency. We achieve this through:
- Detail-oriented planning and execution
- Best-value solutions that balance cost and quality
- Accurate, timely budgeting and open communication
- Hands-on management so you can focus on serving your community
- Stable leadership from start to finish
The result is predictable delivery, long-term performance, and facilities built to serve your community for generations.
Civic construction that supports communities and public life
Project Portfolio
- New Community Childcare Center
Jefferson County Kids, Inc., Fairfield, Iowa - Emergency Operations Center & 911 Call Center
Washington County, Washington, Iowa - Police Headquarters Building Renovation
City of Burlington, Burlington, Iowa - New Downtown Parking Structures
City of Davenport, Davenport, Iowa - New Church Building
Messiah Lutheran Church, Burlington, Iowa - New Church Fellowship Hall
St. James Catholic Church, Washington, Iowa - Historic Railroad Depot Restoration/Flood Mitigation
City of Fort Madison, Fort Madison, Iowa - New Public Library Building
City of Washington, Washington, Iowa - New Conservation Education Center
Washington County Conservation, Ainsworth, Iowa
We're ready to get started
Whether you’re a city, county, or nonprofit, contact Dan Culp to discuss your project.
Call him now at 319-754-8415 or fill out the contact form.
This brochure provides an overview of our civic and public works construction capabilities, recent project experience, and how we help communities get the most value from their investment.
Carl A. Nelson & Company adds Value to Community-Facing Projects
Our Services are the Building Blocks of Your Success
Carl A. Nelson & Company project management services include options for private and public facility owners. Depending on ownership type, options that provide best-value outcomes for owners include:
Each option includes planning, pre-construction, and construction services. Contact our team to learn more about the differences and availability.
Your Partner from Concept Through Construction, and Beyond
Carl A. Nelson & Company’s experience in planning and design enables us to help our community and local government clients to develop and complete 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.
Design and Engineering focus
Our in-house expertise in design and engineering gives our team the ability to manage all aspects of your 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.
Best-value services work for public projects
At Carl A. Nelson & Company, we are expert builders and construction managers. Working in the construction management role for public owners, we bring our planning and construction expertise to the role of leading the project from pre-construction through completion.
For local governments, that service can fill a crucial gap as CANCO takes on the role of running the work on behalf of the city or county. On public projects, we work across delivery methods, providing Construction Management + Design services, CM at-Risk and CM Agency, depending on the needs of the client.
Leaders recognize the value of an experience construction manager.
“I think in Iowa, the size of most counties and cities, most of us don't have the people with the expertise to do a project like that. That's where it's very beneficial to hire a construction manager to be able to take on that role during the process to help you through it.”
CANCO is the Builder to Help You Build Community
Built Environments Build Community
At Carl A. Nelson & Company, we specialize in building civic and public facilities that enhance quality of life for residents.
Building Lasting Community Assets
We focus on creating attractive, welcoming spaces that serve as community hubs for years to come. These facilities foster teamwork, friendships, and memorable life events.
Comprehensive Planning and Support
We offer pre-construction services to help plan your project, ensuring it meets your community’s needs. We also assist in gaining public support through education and information sharing.
Planning a Civic Facility or Public Works Project?
Contact Dan Culp at 319-754-8415 or through our online contact form.