Des Moines, Iowa

Since 1855, The Weitz Company has been recognized as an industry leader having built some of the most historic and significant projects in Iowa.

Iowa Commercial specializes in a variety of project types such as office environments, higher education, tenant improvement projects, healthcare, warehouse, manufacturing, aviation, and sports facilities. Our Industrial Group focuses on agricultural facilities, plant services, and manufacturing. Our in-house Supply Chain serves as a full-service distributor of a wide range of construction materials, including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finish components.

The Des Moines office houses multiple Weitz business units including Commercial, Industrial, Mission Critical, Aviation, and Supply Chain.

Expertise:

  • Aviation
  • Data Centers (Mission Critical)
  • Education (K-12)
  • Healthcare
  • Higher Education
  • Historic Renovation
  • Hospitality
  • Laboratory
  • Municipal
  • Office
  • Parking Garages
  • Sports
  • Tenant Improvement

Giving Back

From national organizations to local charities, Weitz is proud to support many worthy causes including those supported by this local office.
  • American Heart Association
  • ACE Mentoring
  • ALS Association
  • Amanda the Panda
  • American Cancer Society
  • Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa
  • Bravo Greater Des Moines
  • Buena Vista University
  • Central College
  • Character Counts
  • Children & Families of Iowa
  • ChildServe
  • Coaches vs. Cancer
  • Coe College
  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Des Moines Performing Arts
  • Des Moines Playhouse
  • Des Moines Symphony
  • Des Moines University
  • Drake University
  • Ellipsis
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
  • Grinnell College
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Iowa College Foundation
  • Iowa Hall of Pride
  • Iowa State University
  • Iowa State University Foundation
  • Junior Achievement
  • LINK Associates
  • Make-a-Wish
  • United Way of Central Iowa
  • Variety-the Children’s Charity

Memberships/Affiliations

  • American Society of Professional Estimators
  • American Institute of Architects – Iowa Chapter
  • Ames Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Blank Park Zoo
  • Building Green
  • Carpenters Local 106
  • Cement Masons Local 21
  • Des Moines Construction Council/Master Builders of Iowa
  • Des Moines Redevelopment Corporation
  • Design Build Institute of America
  • Downtown Chamber of Commerce
  • Great Plains Laborers District Council
  • Greater Des Moines Committee
  • Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
  • Greater Des Moines Partnership
  • Iowa Association of Business and Industry
  • Iowa Business Council
  • Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
  • Iowa Lean Consortium
  • Iowa State University College of Business Advisory Board
  • Iowa State University Learning Community Industry Mentor
  • Iowa Women in Architecture
  • Laborers Local 177
  • Master Builders of Iowa
  • National Association of Women in Construction
  • Teamsters Local 90
  • Young Professionals Connection (YPC)