DRIVEN BY INTEGRITY,
BUILT BY TRUST.
Cardinal Construction is dedicated to developing trust-based partnerships through integrity, exceptional workmanship and service. For more than 130 years, we’ve helped clients in Iowa build, expand and renovate their businesses to keep up with the changing marketplace.
What we do
We are your Trusted Partner.
Cardinal Construction is a general construction and construction management company based in Waterloo, IA. We serve clients across Iowa in the senior living, education, commercial, industrial and healthcare sectors.
As an employee-owned company, members of the Cardinal team have a vested interest in the outcome of your project. Ownership fosters a drive to establish and maintain schedules, respond quickly to our clients’ concerns and deliver a quality product. At all levels and in all aspects of business, we share a common goal—to create the best possible experience for our clients.
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Who we are
Building Trust-Based Partnerships Since 1895!
At Cardinal Construction, we are committed to building trust-based partnerships through integrity, exceptional craftsmanship, and outstanding service. For over 130 years, we have been helping clients across Iowa construct, expand, and renovate their facilities to meet the demands of the changing marketplace.
Through our long history, we’ve learned invaluable lessons that enable us to deliver well-executed projects. While every project is unique, our refined process ensures that we ask the right questions and clearly understand our clients’ goals from the start, guiding each phase of the project. Today, as an employee-owned company, we remain dedicated to providing experienced leadership, thoughtful resource management, and exceptional service as a trusted partner to our clients.
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Why choose Cardinal Construction?
Client-Centered Approach
We take time to understand your goals, ensuring our solutions align with your vision.
Proven Expertise
From healthcare to industrial, education to senior living, we have successfully completed projects across a wide range of sectors.
Collaborative Partnerships
We prioritize open dialogue to foster trust and clarity throughout your project.
Commitment to Quality
Every phase, from planning to final inspection, is managed with precision. We ensure durability and functionality, leaving you with a project that exceeds expectations.
Innovative Construction Solutions
Utilizing cutting-edge technology like clash detection and efficient phasing plans, we enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Reliable and Responsible
We prioritize efficiency without compromising quality, ensuring your project stays on track.
Customer Feedback
What our customers are
saying about us.
Cardinal Construction is always professional and truly cares about the work that they do!
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These guys were great. They cleaned up after themselves, arrived on time every day and were very polite. Really happy with the work we’ve had done. Thanks
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Amazing work from the team at Cardinal. They fully understood what we wanted to achieve and were able to bring our project to life in such a short time
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tHE cARDINAL dIFFERENCE
Our Proven Process
Listen & Engage
Plan
Implement
Follow Through
- Listen & Engage 25%
- plan 50%
- Implement 75%
- Follow Through 100%
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Featured Blog Posts
Behind the Build: Dysart-Geneseo Elementary Playground
We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Dysart-Geneseo Elementary Playground project! This exciting new play area is designed to inspire creativity, promote physical activity, and bring joy to the students and the entire Dysart-Geneseo community....
What to Expect During a Commercial Construction Project: A Client’s Guide
Listen | Plan | Implement| Follow-Through Embarking on a commercial construction project is an exciting yet complex journey. Whether you’re building a new office space, renovating an existing structure, or expanding a facility, understanding the process can make the...