Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Commercial Construction Services in Iowa
Woodruff Construction, a 100% employee-owned general contracting firm, has delivered award-winning commercial construction services across Iowa since 1956. Our team prioritizes client collaboration, safety, and innovation while offering design-build, construction management, and project development solutions. With five office locations in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Spencer, we serve diverse sectors including education, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects. Our self-performed trades in carpentry, concrete, and steel ensure quality control and cost efficiency. Founded on core values of family, service, and dependability, we combine six decades of expertise with modern construction practices.Our CMaR Resource Hub supports Iowa partners with state-compliant tools and guidelines. As a second-generation family-led business, we remain committed to building futures for clients, families, and communities. Our skilled workforce and entrepreneurial spirit continue to drive growth and client satisfaction. We embrace transparency in all projects, ensuring an enjoyable building experience from concept to completion. This legacy of trust and excellence positions us as Iowa's trusted partner for complex construction challenges.
Services
General Construction
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
Project Development
Concrete Work
Steel Installation
Carpentry Services
Industrial Projects
Healthcare Construction
Municipal Development
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 100% employee-owned structure aligning client and team interests
- 65+ years of Iowa construction expertise since 1956
- Self-performed carpentry, concrete, and steel trades for quality control
- Five strategically located Iowa offices for regional accessibility
- CMaR Resource Hub providing state-specific compliance tools
Services
General Construction
Our general construction services handle diverse project types including education facilities, healthcare centers, and industrial complexes. With multiple contract options like Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery, we ensure seamless collaboration between owners, architects, and builders. Our self-performed trades maintain strict quality control while optimizing project costs.
Construction Management
As construction managers, we provide comprehensive project oversight from planning to completion. Our CMaR Resource Hub offers Iowa partners specialized tools for state law compliance. Through value-engineering approaches, we maximize client investments while maintaining strict schedule adherence and budget control across municipal and commercial projects.
Concrete Work
Our skilled concrete crews deliver precision flatwork and cast-in-place walls using advanced laser screeds for exacting floor specifications. We handle interior floors, sidewalks, elevated decks, and complex wall systems using patented form technologies. Complete equipment ownership ensures efficiency in both small repairs and large-scale concrete projects.
Steel Installation
Certified welders and NCCCO-certified crane operators execute steel installations ranging from architectural elements to massive precast structures. Our capabilities include red iron erection, precision equipment setting, and multi-story handrail systems. This in-house expertise ensures quality control and accelerated timelines for both industrial and commercial steel projects.
Carpentry Services
Our carpentry teams handle complete interior and exterior finish work, including architectural wall panels, custom casework, and specialty items like restroom partitions. Exterior expertise covers concrete plank siding, metal panels, and Nichiha systems. With dedicated crews for trim, ceilings, and door hardware, we deliver precision in both functional and aesthetic woodwork applications.
Questions
What construction services does Woodruff Construction offer in Iowa?
We provide general construction, construction management, design-build solutions, and self-performed trades including carpentry, concrete work, and steel installation across Iowa.
How long has Woodruff Construction Construction been operating?
Since 1956, we've delivered construction solutions across Iowa, becoming a 100% employee-owned company in 2021 after 65 years of family leadership.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We offer Construction Manager-at-Risk, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery methods tailored to each client's specific needs and project requirements.
Do you handle specialized construction trades?
Yes, we self-perform carpentry, concrete, and steel trades with dedicated crews, ensuring quality control and cost efficiency for our clients.
What areas of Iowa do you serve?
With offices in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Spencer, we serve clients across all regions of Iowa.
What makes Woodruff Construction different from other contractors?
As a 100% employee-owned company with 65+ years of Iowa experience, our self-performed trades and CMaR Resource Hub provide unique advantages in quality control and state compliance.
