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Expert Pre-Engineered Metal Building Construction Services

Metal Buildings Know-How

Community Recreation Center addition

Expertise That Works for You

Carl A. Nelson & Company delivers pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) that align with your schedule, budget, and operational goals. Our experience includes:

  • Warehouses and distribution facilities
  • Industrial production and maintenance buildings
  • Fitness and recreation facilities
  • Educational and activity spaces
  • …and more

You bring the program and performance needs—we bring the PEMB expertise to make it work.

Building Trust

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A Partner Who Understands Your Goals

We don’t just build structures—we build relationships that last. Expect consistent leadership, clear communication, and a team that understands your priorities.

  • Caring about your success
  • Providing consistent project leadership
  • Valuing our partnership with you
  • Taking time to understand your needs
  • Engaging with your organization’s leadership
  • Putting safety first

These values strengthen collaboration and ensure your project succeeds from start to finish.

Delivering Value

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Results That Stand the Test of Time

Our goal is a facility that performs as promised—on time, on budget, and built to serve your needs for years to come. We do this by:

  • Being detail-oriented
  • Providing best-value solutions
  • Developing accurate, timely budgets
  • Managing construction so you can focus elsewhere
  • Maintaining stable, experienced management

These practices ensure we deliver PEMB facilities that meet your needs today and continue to perform tomorrow.

Durable, economical structures built for speed, flexibility, and value

Project Portfolio


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Jamie Stanley, VP Operations (Industrial)

Jamie Stanley

Dan Culp, VP Operations (Commercial/Architectural)

Dan Culp

Jamie Stanley and Dan Culp are your points of contact for getting started with a pre-engineered metal building project.

Call now at 319-754-8415 or fill out the contact form.


Carl A. Nelson & Company adds value on pre-engineered metal building projects

Building Systems to Meet Your Needs and Timeline

Carl A. Nelson & Company partners with multiple vendors to source pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems that fit your project’s design, budget, and schedule. Whether through design-build or traditional delivery, our flexibility helps you meet goals with confidence.

Explore how our project delivery methods and vendor partnerships add value to your next pre-engineered metal building project.

Your Partner from Concept Through Construction, and Beyond

Carl A. Nelson & Company’s experience in planning, design, and construction helps you complete pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) projects that stay on budget, on schedule, and constructible from day one. You can count on our team for proactive leadership, clear communication, and quality results from concept through completion.

  • Early collaboration to align scope, cost, and design intent
  • Constructability insight built into every phase
  • Consistent project leadership and communication
  • Commitment to quality from design through construction

Our focus on collaboration and accountability ensures a smooth process and a finished facility that performs as promised.

Design and Engineering Expertise That Adds Value

Our in-house design and engineering expertise enables Carl A. Nelson & Company to manage every stage of your pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) project—from concept and planning through construction—efficiently and effectively.

  • Licensed architects, engineers, and construction managers on staff
  • Integrated design and construction coordination for faster delivery
  • Constructability and value analysis built into every phase
  • Pre-construction insight that helps reduce cost and risk

You benefit from streamlined communication, informed decision-making, and a facility built for performance and longevity.


Time-lapse video of pre-engineered metal building erection

Construction of Carl A. Nelson & Company's design-build project with the YMCA of Washington County, in Washington, Iowa, was captured on job site video, and has been compiled into a time-lapse video. Check it out.

Cost-Effective Pre-Engineered Metal Building Solutions

Benefits Across Construction Markets

Most construction markets can benefit from the cost, speed, and efficiency of pre-engineered metal buildings. From design to construction, Carl A. Nelson & Company delivers structures that meet your goals—on time, on budget, and with lasting quality.

Versatile Applications

From simple to complex projects, and from small-scale facilities to large industrial plants, our team has erected pre-engineered metal buildings across a range of markets—industrial, commercial, recreational, and educational.

Comprehensive Services

Working through design-build, general contracting, and self-performed construction, Carl A. Nelson & Company tailors each project to fit your needs. Our integrated approach ensures every facility is delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standard.

Looking ahead to your next pre-engineered metal building (PEMB)?

Reach out to Dan Culp (Commercial) or Jamie (Industrial) at 319-754-8415, or connect with us through our online form.