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Since 1895, Cardinal Construction has grown alongside the communities we serve. Today we're an employee-onwed team carrying generations of experience forward with the same commitment to relationships, craftsmanshipo and doing things the right way.
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OUR STORY
ROOTED IN IOWA SINCE 1895
Founded in 1895, Cardinal Construction has grown from a small local contractor into an employee-owned general contractor and construction management firm serving communities throughout Iowa. While the company has evolved considerably over more than 130 years, our approach has remained rooted in many of the same principles—strong relationships, quality craftsmanship, hard work and doing things the right way. Over the generations, our work has taken many forms. We've partnered with schools, healthcare organizations, businesses, municipalities, senior living communities and other organizations to create spaces that serve the people who use them every day. Along the way, we've continued to expand our capabilities while building the experience and relationships that allow us to take on increasingly complex projects. Today, Cardinal brings together project managers, estimators, field leaders, skilled tradespeople and support staff who work collaboratively from early planning through final completion. As an employee-owned company, our people have a personal stake in Cardinal's success and in the experience we provide each client. More than a century after our story began, we remain proud to call Iowa home. We continue to grow, adapt and look toward what's next while carrying forward the relationships, experience and values that have shaped Cardinal since 1895.
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As an employee-owned company, our people are personally invested in every project we take on. That ownership creates a shared sense of responsibility, strengthens the way we work together, and keeps us focused on delivering an experience and finished product we can all be proud of.
WHAT EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MEANS FOR CARDINAL Cardinal Construction is an employee-owned company, which means the people you work with every day aren't simply employees—they have a personal stake in the success of our company and the work we deliver. Employee ownership creates a shared sense of responsibility across our entire team. From project managers and estimators to superintendents, skilled tradespeople and office staff, we're working toward the same goal and sharing in the long-term success of Cardinal. It encourages us to think beyond our individual roles, collaborate across departments and take ownership of the decisions we make. For our clients, that ownership mentality translates into something meaningful: people who are personally invested in the outcome of your project. We understand that our reputation is shaped by every interaction, every decision and every project we complete. That creates an added level of accountability and pride in the way we communicate, solve problems and follow through on our commitments. Employee ownership is also about the future. It gives our people an opportunity to participate in the success they help create while allowing Cardinal to remain independent, invest in our team and continue building on a legacy that began in 1895. Cardinal isn't simply where we work. It's a company our people have a stake in—and that changes the way we show up.
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OUR MISSION
WHY WE
SHOW UP
CARDINAL'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER A SUPERIOR BUILDING EXPERIENCE, WHILE SERVING AS AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER TO OUR CLIENTS, THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES.
OUR VISION
WHERE WE'RE
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CARDINAL'S VISION IS TO BE THE MOST TRUSTED BUILDER, SETTING THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR QUALITY, INTEGRITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS WHILE BUILDING PROJECTS THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE THRIVES.
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OUR CORE VALUES
WHAT
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At Cardinal Construction, we adhere to a shared set of core values that guide how we operate individually, and collectively as an organization.
CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT
We seek new and/or different ways to accomplish tasks through experience and knowledge. We consistently desire to learn and improve.
OUR PROCESS
HOW WE WORK
MATTERS
Every project has unique requirements that call for a specialized approach—but every project can benefit from a proven organizational structure and process. At Cardinal Construction, our process ensures that each project receives the same high level of care and attention, and allows for feedback and input from the project owner at each step along the way.
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We want our project owners to engage in the building process—that begins with a shared understanding of goals and expectations among all members of the team. Early in the planning process we will:
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Establish a shared project scope to ensure it’s clearly defined for all team members.
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Review services to be provided throughout the duration of the project.
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Develop a communication plan to be distributed to all team members. Effective communication is imperative to project success, and establishing a formal plan ensures the right people have the information they need at critical milestones.​
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In this early phase, we will listen to fully understand project goals and do our best to address any apprehensions before proceeding. Throughout each future phase, we will continually review the information learned and shared in this phase to ensure we’re staying on track to meet expectations and achieve project goals.
