About Graphite Construction Group

Graphite Construction Group is a leading commercial construction company in Des Moines, Iowa focused on the educational, office, retail, industrial, medical, multifamily, hospitality and religious building markets. Founded on the principles of commitment, communication, flexibility and reliability, we aim to work as a trusted partner with our clients and communities. Read the announcement about our name change. 

As commercial general contractors, we know it’s critical to work closely with the entire team — which is why we value our relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and material suppliers. These relationships allow us to successfully contract and complete various construction projects throughout Central Iowa. From small tenant improvement remodels to large scale design-build projects, Graphite Construction Group is always committed to completing each job safely, on time and on budget.

Company Updates For 2021

  • We are excited to share that Graphite Construction Group is currently building a new, 9,000-square-foot office at 1955 NE 58th Avenue, Des Moines, IA. Separate from our new office, this location will also have 18,000-square-footage available for lease through Expedition Development Services (515-720-3862)
  • We started this year with 24 employees; at the time of this update, we’re at 42. These new additions encompass various roles, including superintendents of job sites, carpenters, project managers and project coordinators.
  • Our bonding capacity has grown from $60M to $150M within the fiscal year of 2020, allowing Graphite to strive for a stronger tomorrow, while partnering on more projects in the Greater Des Moines communities.
  • This year our team has been fortunate to grow Graphite’s business network, empowering Graphite to partner with several new private-sector clients.