Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Iowa's Trusted Commercial Construction Partner
Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor delivering award-winning commercial construction services across Iowa. Founded in 1956, our firm combines six decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering design-build, construction management, and project development solutions. Our team prioritizes safety, innovation, and collaboration while serving diverse sectors including education, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects. With five Iowa office locations in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Spencer, we maintain Leonard Woodruff Construction's entrepreneurial spirit through shared ownership among all employees. Our self-performed trades in carpentry, concrete, and steel ensure quality control and cost efficiency for clients.Core values of family, service, purpose, dependability, and enjoyment guide our operations as we build lasting relationships with clients and communities. We specialize in navigating Iowa's CMaR delivery method requirements through dedicated resources for public owners. Our mission focuses on shaping the future of families, clients, and communities through exceptional construction solutions. Sixty-five years of leadership across two generations position us as trusted partners for complex commercial projects. Our progressive culture remains rooted in the foundational principles established at our founding while embracing modern construction practices.
Services
General Construction
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
Project Development
Concrete Work
Steel Installation
Carpentry Services
Commercial Renovations
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with 65 years of Iowa construction experience
- Our self-performed carpentry, concrete, and steel trades ensure quality control
- We specialize in navigating Iowa's CMaR delivery method requirements
- Five regional offices provide localized service across the state
- Our safety culture and best practices have driven growth since 1956
Services
General Construction
Our general construction services handle diverse commercial projects including education facilities, healthcare centers, industrial complexes, and municipal buildings. We offer multiple contract options like Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery to match client needs. With self-performed trades and experienced project managers, we ensure quality control and cost efficiency across Iowa.
Construction Management
As construction managers, we provide comprehensive oversight from planning through completion. Our CMaR expertise helps Iowa public owners navigate state regulations while maintaining budget control. We coordinate all project aspects including scheduling, quality assurance, and safety compliance for both private and public sector clients across multiple industries.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines architectural vision with construction expertise for streamlined project delivery. This single-source solution reduces timelines and costs while maintaining quality standards. Our Iowa-based teams collaborate with architects and engineers to transform concepts into functional commercial spaces meeting specific industry requirements.
Concrete Work
Our skilled concrete crews perform flatwork and cast-in-place walls using advanced equipment like laser screeds for precision flooring. We handle interior floors, sidewalks, elevated decks, and structural walls using patented form systems. This in-house capability ensures schedule control and superior results for commercial and industrial applications.
Steel Installation
Our certified welders and NCCCO crane operators handle all steel requirements from small architectural elements to large precast structures. We specialize in red iron erection, process piping, and mezzanine installations while maintaining strict safety standards. This self-performed work guarantees quality and schedule adherence for complex commercial projects.
People
Leonard Woodruff
Founder
Visionary founder who established the company's core values in 1956, creating a legacy of family-oriented business practices and community focus that continues through employee ownership today.
Jack Evans
Co-Founder
Original co-founder instrumental in establishing the company's reputation for quality construction and client relationships in Fort Dodge, laying the foundation for statewide expansion over six decades.
Questions
What construction services do you offer in Iowa?
We provide full-service commercial construction including design-build, construction management, and project development for education, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects across Iowa.
Are you an employee-owned company?
Yes, Woodruff Construction Construction became 100% employee-owned in 2021, continuing our commitment to shared success and collective responsibility for client projects.
How do you handle project scheduling?
Our self-performed trades in carpentry, concrete, and steel allow tight schedule control while maintaining quality standards throughout the construction process.
What makes your approach unique?
Our employee ownership model combined with six decades of Iowa experience and in-house trade capabilities creates unmatched accountability and quality assurance for commercial projects.
Do you work with public sector clients?
Yes, we specialize in Iowa's CMaR delivery method requirements and maintain dedicated resources to help public owners navigate state construction regulations effectively.
