About Us

Learn More About How We Build It Better!

Words on a screen don't represent who we really are. Above all, we value relationships and the opportunity to meet with you and dream in to your vision; together. With more than $150 million in completed construction projects throughout Iowa in the last 2 years, our work speaks for itself - but the relationships we maintain - are what truly drives us.

Our core competency is in commercial construction, in which we have a unique ability to provide exceptional service and innovative design solutions, while exceeding quality construction expectations.

At Graphite Construction Group, we believe in making the communities that we live in a better place than what they were yesterday. Be better every day! Building a better way of life for future generations is the focal point of our legacy here at Graphite. We incorporate this passion into our work ethic and business to assure we achieve our full potential as well as the expectations of our clients. 

As Central Iowa’s fastest growing contractor, we understand that our clients and industry relationships are essential. Together, not only do we build a physical presence that stimulates our communities but also provides a priceless experience for life’s journey.

Over the past two years, Graphite has successfully been awarded and acquired roughly 64% of all construction projects where our team provided a proposal. This is a testament to our experience in the industry, client relations, and subcontractor relationships built in our market over time. Our portfolio of work includes retail, industrial, office, multifamily, mixed-use, athletic facilities, and educational facilities.

We build it better!

What you can Expect

Safety – In the field or in the office, we constantly strive to create a safe work environment through communication, investigation, and effective planning.

Passion – Building for a better tomorrow, creating stronger communities and better ways of life for future generations.

Transparency – The Graphite team does not “blow smoke”. Our goal is effective, constructive, open, and honest communication with our partners in the industry.

Partnership – We believe that your success is our success, supporting your business before, during, and after construction to help assure we are reaching your goals together. Think of us as investors in you and your business!

Pre-construction – Our many years of experience allow us to streamline the design process focusing on cost effective construction methods and feasibility for the end user.

Project Management – Our project managers focus on managing your project, rather than other tasks such as estimating or managing “in-house” crews.

Site Management – Our superintendents focus on safety, quality, and construction details while maintaining the project schedule.

Follow Through – After construction is complete, we stay in contact with you to help ensure satisfaction of the final product. We stand behind our work and our partners.

Graphite by the numbers
23

Years of Operation

$150M

Bonding Capacity

16

Current Projects

$70M

Completed Construction in 2023

$110k

Smallest Project

$31M

Largest Project

What our customers are saying

  • We were always welcomed on-site to tour the building and actually started shelving library material as the last of the construction work was finished. Any questions about the building, any problems that might have occurred since the building was finished have been dealt with in a...

  • I am delighted to offer this letter of recommendation for Graphite Construction Group. The Norwalk Police Department is extremely delighted with their work.The project was completed on schedule and with no surprises on the cost. Graphite bid our project at considerably less time and money than...

  • Graphite Construction Group was the general contractor selected by the City of Winterset to build our $3M outdoor aquatic center. Construction began in the spring of 2005 and was completed in the spring of 2006. As a result of efforts by Graphite, sub-contractors and consultants, our aquatic...

  • “After these (previous) successful school projects, our own development company has hired Graphite Construction Group to be the general contractor on two large projects. Again, they have been very creative inputting a cost effective construction team together followed by skilled...