Iowa Air National Guard – Building 430, Phase II
Client
Iowa Air National Guard
Industry
Government
Architect
FEH Associates Inc
Services Provided
  • General Contractor
  • Building 430 was an old warehouse that was converted into office spaces
  • The project included excavating approximately 2 1/2 feet from the inside of the building and inserting structural steel and hollow core deck to achieve two levels
  • Awarded Phase III through public bid process, construction started fall 2016
West Des Moines Law Enforcement Center – Phase 2
West Des Moines, IA
Client
City of West Des Moines
Industry
Government
Architect
Design Alliance, Inc.
Services Provided
  • General Construction Bid Package
  • An addition to the Lower Level was built for a new Armory and Officers' Report Room
  • The Officers' Report Room was designed to house computers, officer's supplies, and charging stations for their communications gear
  • The existing men's locker room, restroom, and shower room were also renovated during this phase
Des Moines International Airport “Birds of a Feather”
Des Moines, IA
Client
Thammavong Artworks, in association with Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines
Industry
Government
Architect
Thammavong Artworks
Services Provided
  • Installation
  • The 50 foot long sculpture, entitled "Birds of a Feather," hangs from the ceiling in the baggage claim area of the Des Moines International Airport.
  • It is led by a painted metal gold finch with an 8 foot wingspan. The finch is trailed by over 2,000 small birds that were painted by families during the Des Moines Arts Festival
Iowa Workforce Development Office Remodel
Des Moines, IA
Client
State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services
Industry
Government
Architect
Design Alliance, Inc.
Services Provided
  • General Construction Bid Package
  • Remodeling of the Iowa Workforce Development offices was completed in five phases
  • Each phase included relocating the displaced employees prior to starting the next phase
  • The last phase was the most challenging because it involved remodeling the large entrance lobby which had to remain open to the public each day