The Greater Des Moines Partnership office is a custom-designed workspace in downtown Des Moines, reimagined by Nelson and Slingshot Architecture with research-driven workplace design featuring Iowa-sourced hickory wood, local artwork, and sit-stand workstations. The space reflects the organization’s commitment to innovation and provides an environment that supports its mission of regional economic development.
Nobbies
Nobbies is a multi-tenant retail development in Clive, Iowa, created through the conversion of a former grocery facility into a big-box retail center with three new storefront entrances featuring cultured stone columns and arched steel canopies. The fast-track project was completed in nine months, with the shell renovation and tenant improvements delivered on an accelerated schedule.
Nelson Construction & Development Offices
The Nelson Construction & Development offices occupy the second floor of the historic Fleming Building in downtown Des Moines, featuring massive windows, an open floor plan, and 18-foot ceilings that flood the space with natural light and support a collaborative work environment. The downtown location places the team at the center of the city’s entrepreneurial community and reflects Nelson’s commitment to leading by example through its own historic renovation work.
Jeld-Wen
The Jeld-Wen project is a multi-phase, $7.7 million design-build renovation and expansion of a 225,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Grinnell, Iowa, including a 50,000 square foot structural steel addition, equipment pit installations, load-bearing wall removals, and overhead door cut-ins—all executed while the existing plant continued producing doors seven days a week. The project required extensive coordination to deliver complex construction without interrupting active manufacturing operations.
Iowa Medical Society
The Iowa Medical Society is a 22,000 square foot tenant improvement in West Des Moines, completed by Nelson in multiple phases to allow existing tenants to remain operational throughout construction. The renovated space meets the high standards of its medical personnel, and the successful phased delivery led to the client returning for a subsequent fourth phase.
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy is an educational facility in Des Moines, Iowa, developed by Nelson Construction & Development. The project reflects Nelson’s experience delivering high-quality institutional spaces that serve the learning needs of the Des Moines community.
Trilix
Trilix is a custom office build-out for an integrated marketing firm in downtown Des Moines, designed in partnership with Slingshot Architecture to create a highly functional and creative workspace for a team of nearly 40 professionals. Standout features include a fabricated metal stair tower that opens the upper floor to the main level, premium finishes, and an advanced HVAC configuration—all delivered on an accelerated construction schedule.