It is no surprise that construction in the food industry is continuously growing, changing, and becoming more demanding in today’s world of clean eating and label checkers. It’s a fact: consumer demands are changing the way food brands build and renovate their facilities. The largest consumer group, millennials and their parents, are seeking products that have […]
Joanne Snyder
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joanne Snyder. She was very much still a part of our company and would visit the offices often. She always had a great story that ended with a laugh. We will miss her smile & genuine heart. Joanne Elaine Snyder, 84, of Clear Lake, died […]
Changing the Stereotypes, Women in Construction
Women in Construction Week: March 3-9 Earlier this month, our industry celebrated Women in Construction (WIC) Week, showcasing the variety of careers many women now have in what was once a typically male-dominated field. Held from Sunday, March 3 through Saturday, March 9, WIC Week is sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and provides […]
Andrew Snyder Graduates from MB EYE On the Future
DSC’s Director of Field Operations Andrew Snyder was a part of the 15th graduating class of the MB ‘EYE’ on the Future leadership program. The graduating class of 21 individuals, representing 20 different MBI member companies throughout the state, met on 6 different occasions for 6 consecutive months in 6 different cities. The class furthered their […]
DSC Awarded 2-Year Wastewater Project
Dean Snyder Construction selected by the City of Des Moines for two new projects at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF) Grit Removal Improvements Project Awarded the first project in Spring 2018, DSC crews are making improvements to the existing grit removal system at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF). Abrasive wear from grit […]
Mason City & DSC Break Ground on New Multi-Purpose Arena Project
The City of Mason City held a groundbreaking ceremony / construction kickoff on Monday, February 4, 2019, for the Multi-Purpose Arena that’s part of the River City Renaissance Project at Southbridge Mall. DSC was awarded Phase 1 of the arena project, which includes things like electrical and mechanical demolition, exterior wall and interior partition demolition, […]
Fareway in Cedar Falls Holds Grand Opening
Fareway in Cedar Falls opened their doors to shoppers on January 17. Customers in this store are the first to try out “Fast Lanes,” a new concept for Fareway that is similar to self-checkout. The 21,000 SF store built by Dean Snyder Construction also has an expanded meat counter with more fresh fish and seafood, […]
DSC Long-Time Employee Retiring
After 30 years in various roles with Dean Snyder Construction, Donna Phariss is retiring. “When I started in 1988, there were 19 employees, and now there are over 200,” she said. Donna’s job title consisted of almost everything in the office from payroll, accounts payable, and billing to her most current position in accounts receivable. She […]