D. Robert (Bob) Downing formed
Downing Construction, Inc. in 1966. In his first year he built five houses
plus a four-plex apartment building. A few years later the company began
commercial building. The Indianola-based company became an authorized
Varco-Pruden dealer in 1976.
Downing Construction is large
enough to have expertise on staff, yet small enough to provide personal
service. Sales, supervisory, and management personnel have combined
construction experience of well over 120 years.
Our clients range from families
building first-time homes to corporations adding multi-million dollar
structures. Since 1966 more than 2,000 projects have been constructed with the
Downing trademark of quality.
Clients may choose from several
construction approaches - including construction management or design-build. A
competent project manager monitors the construction process, and having
in-house staff design-build the project provides a smooth working relationship
from start to finish.
As Downing's commercial building
increased, the Indianola-based company became an authorized Varco Pruden
dealer in 1976, and has erected more than 150 to 200 buildings since.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International,
Inc., Wal-Mart, Dot Drug, Hettinga and other corporations count on Downing
Construction for commercial building. This year, Downing and his 40-member
team are likely to complete 70-75 projects. Although about half of the firm's
present projects are located in central Iowa, Downing's reputation extends
through the heart of the Midwest, including South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois
and Iowa.
Box explains his philosophy about
building simply:" I like to see things happen, and make a significant
contribution to society by construction buildings. It's been satisfying to
work on a variety of projects. We now work with the second and third
generations of customers, which is unique. I appreciate those long-term
relationships we have established."
Whether it's adding a retail store
for a chain like Coastal Mart or Hy-Vee or designing and building a new office
complex, Downing gives the same care and attention to each commercial job. Or,
if the project calls for detailed renovations, such as college campus
buildings, Downing Construction also has extensive experience.
Customers of Downing Construction
speak highly of Bob and his staff. Contact Downing Construction, Inc. for your commercial
and residential building needs.
