Build New or Add On? Building Questions to Consider in 2022

The global pandemic has been an unknown risk that the construction industry never anticipated, along with the continuing supply chain issues. But in 2022, we are looking for the industry to move confidently into the future. Planning for your next capital project is no small task. In recent surveys, many manufacturers in the Midwest, and beyond, expect increased […]

2021 Education Partner Award Winner

Recently at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Dean Snyder Construction was awarded the 2021 Education Partner Award. This award is given to those that “possess a consistent record of support of education; a nominee keeps education, and thereby the future of our community, in the forefront of their minds.” In the presentation […]

3D Scanning Services at DSC

Capturing Data from Objects in the Real World and Making Them Digital Laser Scanning Now @ DSC We are now offering 3D Laser Scanning as part of our construction services! Laser scanning is a method of high-accuracy mapping that uses laser beams to quickly capture the details of an entire construction jobsite – much like […]

DSC Helps Load Delivery of Donations to Tornado Victims

In the early hours of Saturday, December 11, a large EF-3 tornado moved across Bowling Green, Kentucky, with estimated wind speeds of 155 miles per hour. Widespread destruction was reported across the city, with over 500 homes and 100 businesses damaged or destroyed. On Friday, December 17, DSC’s Dale Hill took a semi load of […]

State of the Industry

It has been over a year since our nation experienced our first bout of “essential” business. As a General Contractor and Design-Builder headquartered in the state of Iowa, our crews at Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) have been grateful for the opportunities to continue to work, not only in our home state, but across the country as […]

Planning for Winter Construction Projects

Based out of the Midwest, we see a variety of winter conditions from normal temps one day to plunging temps the next with high gusts of wind. As a contractor, we prioritize safety of our crews and clients’ projects and know that winter conditions can make jobsites a bit trickier. However, as a business owner, if […]

Congratulations to Jane Snyder on her retirement!

Jane has worked for DSC for 18 years in the accounting department – helping with the Andersen Division/Fareway account out of our Ankeny office. Friends, family, clients, and coworkers joined in a celebration last week for her final day. Thank you for all of your years of service with DSC, Jane!  

Dean Snyder Construction Announces Transition to ESOP

Dean Snyder Construction has officially invited their employees to become employee-owners through its newly created Employee Stock Ownership Plan (or “ESOP”). Founded in 1958, DSC has grown from its original founder to more than 230 employees with two office locations in Iowa and one in Omaha, Nebraska. The shift to employee-ownership will help preserve DSC’s […]