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Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements and Nondiscrimination Statement:
Discrimination is Against the Law

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.  Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C.:

Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:

  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
  • Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:

 Qualified interpreters
 Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact Sara DeAnda, HR Manager/EEO Officer.

If you believe that Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Sara DeAnda, HR Manager/EEO Officer,  PO Box 8800, Sioux City, IA 51102,  Phone: 712-293-5359, Fax: 712-277-5300, Email: sarad@klingercompanies.com. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Sara DeAnda, HR Manager, is available to help you.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

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The News on Food page is a place where you can stay up to date on the latest happenings in the Food World.  What are the facts and what are the myths regarding health food? 

Visit meatingplace.com for

  • Behind-the-scenes profiles of the most progressive companies
  • Information on new technologies and technical know-how
  • Expert bloggers on food safety, regulatory issues, animal welfare and more
  • The opinions of other industry professionals accessing Meatingplace each day

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We self-perform 40% of the work, including dirt excavation, concrete, steel erection, insulated panel erection, doors, and millwright services. This helps us maintain a firmer control of the project schedule and can also lower your job costs.

Skilled Trades

Food industry expertise:

  • No stranger to food plants
  • Understand food production and plant requirements
  • Understand constraints for working in food plants, HAACP, Donning and Doffing, etc.
  • Understand the importance of correct material application

Self-performed work:

  • Steel, concrete, thermal, equipment installation
  • Able to efficiently and cost-effectively complete most of the building envelope
  • Drive schedules and work under tight timelines
  • Offer value to the owner

Continuous improvement:

  • On the job and off-site training
  • New ideas on materials and methods
  • Yearly corporate training

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Over the years, we've built not only our knowledge base and expertise in the food processing industry, but a host of extremely rewarding relationships as well. Our rapport with the leading food processing equipment manufacturers is of the highest caliber, and we are proud to claim that we know them just as well as they know us. 

Our relationships within the industry allow us to purchase directly from the suppliers, cutting out the middlemen and saving you time and money. We also hold relationships with the material manufacturers and suppliers that specialize in food processing and cold storage environments.

We are also able to draw on past work experience for future projects, from a variety of food processing sub-industries. Simply put, we have access to extensive information libraries that many other companies don't. 

Take our relationship with Hormel Foods for example:

At the end of the day, it's all about who you know. Start your relationship with Gleeson and take advantage of our industry insider status today.

 

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Our architecture and design services encompass a variety of steps, beginning with engineering studies and including conceptual designs, master planning, process design, 3D modeling and rendering, and more. Our design team possesses over 30 years of experience in the food industry, and are happy to assist with any site planning or interior design needs that may arise.

Comprehensive Engineering

We pride ourselves on what we call "value-added engineering": our engineers review all process and building layouts to simplify, improve, and lower the costs of your project while increasing your plant efficiency. We also provide cost comparisons on alternate systems and materials to help you save even more money.

Our professional engineers are licensed and ready with the knowledge and 120 years of combined experience to meet your every engineering need. From civil to structural to electrical to automation to process engineering, we can cover all of your engineering bases in-house, saving you time and money—not to mention hassle.

In addition, all Gleeson engineers are versed in the latest technologies to ensure that your project is state-of-the-art and of the highest quality. To this end, we utilize:

• Computer-Aided Design
• Computerized Project Scheduling
• Computerized Estimating
• Building Informational Modeling (BIM)

Our wide and varying range of engineering expertise means that we can not only provide for your every conceivable engineering need in-house, but that we will be able to offer alternate insight to your team.

Process Engineering

Streamlining your processes can have an enormous positive impact on your plant's operation costs and efficiency. By implementing a variety of process engineering capabilities, including feasibility studies, evaluations, process design, and CIP/controls/utility system design, we can help you improve production yields and ROI while optimizing your facility to live up to its fullest potential.

We pride ourselves on "value-added engineering", and with our process engineering services, the value is crystal-clear. Improve your manufacturing and packaging output and ROI with process engineering from Gleeson.

Sustainability Engineering

Anyone with a head for business will tell you that a little planning in the present can result in significant savings in the future. Which is why we stress sustainability engineering here at Gleeson.

A building designed with sustainability at top-of-mind can save money with energy and water efficiencies while reducing waste, and eco-friendly building materials take advantage of recycled materials while reducing transportation and fuel costs. These factors all come together in a win-win scenario to save you time and money.

We follow the LEED building process when engineering for sustainability, resulting in LEED-certified buildings that become a point of pride in the community while ensuring a brighter future for all.

Now more than ever before, the future is in our hands. Protect that future for generations to come while saving time and money with sustainability options from Gleeson. 

Nationally Recognized

As one of the larger US food processing plant contractors, our engineers are nationally recognized and dedicated to providing you with a processing plant that is efficient, cutting-edge, and built to last a lifetime. No matter the type of plant you need—a ready-to-eat facility, processing facility, etc.—our engineers will work with you to create a plant that exactly fits your needs... on your schedule.

For more information, please contact us or call 712-258-9300 today.

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Our extensive knowledge of the food industry affords our clients valuable insight when choosing where to locate a project. From the application of the sanitary design principles to material flow, from personnel access to wastewater, we understand how to get a project planned and started.

Rely on our seasoned professionals to keep you on the cutting edge and ahead of the competition with pre-construction services from Gleeson.

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Our success has been built upon the knowledge and time-tested experience of our designers, engineers, and builders, but it's our project managers that keep our projects on time and on budget. Aided by scheduling technologies and a mindset of continuous improvement, our project managers are able to ensure the most accurate, efficient project accounting possible.

To live up to our motto of “Designers of Value, Builders of Trust”, all of our project engineers are licensed or in training to become licensed to give your team the benefit of working with the best.

Site Management & Self-Performed Work

We self-perform 40% of the work, including dirt excavation, concrete, steel erection, insulated panel erection, doors, and millwright services. This helps us maintain a firmer control of the project schedule and can also lower your job costs.

We are proud to say that our project managers manage each site with an expert hand, blending years of industry experience with natural leadership abilities. Our project managers understand not only what a project costs and why, but also a wide variety of different materials and methods, as well as how their application affects the overall project budget. Which means you can rest assured that our project managers' experience and know-how will get the job done with the highest quality and the very best value.

Project Budgeting and Cost Control

In addition to taking a supervisory role, our project managers will maintain all financial and accounting services throughout the project. This includes an in-depth analysis of logistical and supply chain needs in addition to our financially efficient design/build process.

Gleeson's values, including our emphasis on value and our reputation for financial integrity, are what keep our customers coming back again and again. This holds doubly true for our project managers, whose utmost goal is to save you time and money while attending any needs, questions, and concerns you may have during the process.

Procurement

We strive to provide the highest quality service in the construction industry by handling the material procurement and management for you. We make it our job to coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain all materials required for your project, focusing on quality and ensuring timely delivery.

We will also help you manage your materials, in conjunction with our project cost control. We are proud of the vast network of subcontractors and suppliers we have built over the years and can ensure their utmost reliability and quality.

This is yet another benefit of the design/build process—with Gleeson as your single source of responsibility, materials and equipment procurement can both begin before even the design is fully completed. This not only saves time but money as well.

Take advantage of our insider knowledge and source your equipment professionally with the company who knows the food processing industry inside and out: Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC.

Want to add our project managers to your team? Just contact us or give us a call at 712-258-9300.

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Comprehensive master planning allows Gleeson to provide preliminary outline layout drawings, a detailed estimate and a construction schedule. This is the important information CEOs, owners, and financial institutions need to make informed and successful boardroom decisions in support of the project from the start. We understand that a project's success is measured on how well the preliminary budget matches the total final cost, and our master planning services allow accurate estimates and timelines from the start.

Throughout the master planning process, our program managers are with you to ensure that everything runs smoothly. By partnering with Gleeson for your project, you take advantage of years of experience and knowledge. From initial site selection throughout completion of the project, our team makes sure all particulars of the project meet your facility objectives.

Give us a call at 712-258-9300 or contact us today for more information.

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From the very beginning of your construction project you face countless decisions and issues that will determine the success of the project—details such as site selection, development, building permits, zoning laws, etc. At this state, efficient master planning is crucial and at Gleeson you can be confident that our in-house knowledge can guide you to a successful project.

Our understanding of food processing facilities, paired with our experience with construction in communities throughout the country results in a team that can evaluate and help you to select the most suitable and sustainable building site for your project. We can review existing site utilities and set back covenants.

Ensure a successful building project on the perfect site with comprehensive, professional in-house site selection and evaluation services from industry leader Gleeson. Call us at 712-258-9300 or contact us today.

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We train and maintain an expectation of "going green" from the top of our organization all the way to the bottom. Sustainability principles are embodied by our LEED-accredited staff, sustainable building methods, and energy-saving designs. From budgeting to designing to building green, we put our thoughts toward the future for success today.

Budgeting Green

It's completely to your advantage to budget for sustainability now. Our clients come to us with a wide range of budgets, and our years of experience in local markets enables us to guide them toward the right sustainability decisions for their project—whatever the budget may be. No project is too large or small to attain LEED certification—find out how Gleeson can help you budget today.

Designing Green

After assessing your sustainability goals, we will work alongside you to help you achieve them. Our team will present the very best green design strategies specific to your facility, reducing your facility's waste and focusing on resource conservation in the schematics. 

Building Green

Our buildings are green—and we're proud to say that our construction practices are, too. We take pride in creating a minimal environmental footprint during our construction process, reducing waste, taking precautions to protect the environment from contaminants, and ensuring a safe transition to occupancy.

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Our design staff is composed of industry-acknowledged experts in their field. Gleeson's designers are fully engaged and knowledgeable about the specific challenges unique to the food industry, and eager to take on those challenges with pride and ingenuity, displaying great problem-solving skills as they create environments that motivate and inspire. More importantly, they're good people who always have our clients' best interests at heart.

Click any of the below design services—Pre-Construction, Design, and Engineering—to see how working with Gleeson can benefit you.

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At Gleeson, we are 100% committed to jobsite safety. 

And we're truly proud of our jobsite safety efforts thus far. Our low safety EMR (experience modification rate) of 0.79 (compared to a 1.0 national average) indicates that significantly fewer accidents occur on our sites, with much less severity. This safety rating results in lower insurance costs and allows us to pass savings along to you in the overall cost of the building. We also have a full-time safety director to ensures that jobsite safety is at its highest.

Gleeson has an active safety program that has improved jobsite safety while reducing incidence, severity, and the EMR. This not only improves the quality of life for our crew, but helps keep construction costs down. Our safety director has implemented a safety program that emphasizes continuous improvement and ongoing training to ensure that safety remains our top priority.

We conduct monthly officer meetings to review the latest management practices for safety.  Pre-job safety plans are required for each job, as well as personal protective gear for all employees.

We also offer comprehensive jobsite consulting and auditing, as well as several safety training sessions. Give us a call at 712-258-9300 or contact us today to see if this option is right for you.

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Smarter, Safer Food Processing Facilities

Whether your company processes or distributes food, you want to ensure that your customers will be consuming the safest foods, processed in the most sanitary facilities. At Gleeson, we are 100% committed to food safety. We specialize in clean room design concepts, incorporating the 11 AMI (American Meat Institute) design principles for food safety in each design:

  1. Distinct hygienic zones established in the facility
  2. Personnel and material flows controlled to reduce hazards
  3. Water accumulations controlled inside facility
  4. Room temperature and humidity controlled
  5. Room airflow and room air-quality control
  6. Site elements facilitate sanitary conditions
  7. Building envelope facilitates sanitary conditions
  8. Interior spatial design promotes sanitation
  9. Building components and construction facilitate sanitary conditions
  10. Utility systems designed to prevent contamination
  11. Sanitation integrated into facility design

We can help you design a food processing facility that is both smarter and safer. Simply contact us or call us today at 712.258.9300.

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With multiple customers coming back to us for smart building solutions, we are certain that our customers are satisfied customers. Take a look at the value and trust we have provided to our customers, many who have asked us to build for them again and again.

 

Michael Foods

 

"…Brian (Tabbert, Superintendent)/Gleeson and Interstate (Mechanical) were very impressive in handling this issue (pipe break). Both made our needs their top priority and stayed with it until the issue was under control.  I don’t get to see this with other contractors."

            —Jeff Olsufka, Michael Foods 

 

West Liberty Foods

 

"A warm thank you for all the support that you and your Team has provided West Liberty Foods over the last four months. With certainty, we could not have been successful in obtaining product approval this past Thursday without your Team. The fast time line of this project     required the coordination of 100’s of people throughout the World. Your Team was up to the task and you should be as proud of them as I am. Each obstacle was overcome by the commitment and leadership that was demonstrated on site and behind the scenes at Gleeson Constructors... It is with great pride that I can say that Gleeson Constructors is a Preferred Vendor of West Liberty Foods."

           —Gerald Lessard, West Liberty Foods 

 

AdvancePierre Foods

"For over 15 years, Advance Foods and now AdvancePierre, continues to have a business relationship with Gleeson Constructors for our project designs, construction, and engineering needs. We have worked together on several design build projects. These include new production facilities, freezers, distribution centers, and renovation projects of existing facilities. From $80 million projects to $300k projects, Gleeson has provided professional knowledge and manpower to perform projects on schedule and within budget. We have worked closely with project managers to field superintendents, all of which have delivered quality workmanship and expertise that have produced successful results."

— Don Rose, AdvancePierre Foods

 

Hormel Foods Corporation

"Gleeson's emphasis on quality, commitment, meeting requirements, cost control, and the ownership of each project is outstanding. You do not leave a project until we are all satisfied with the results. It is the people throughout both our organizations that make our relationship so special."

— Larry J. Pfeil, P.E., Hormel Foods Corporation

 

ConAgra Foods

"The entire Gleeson staff conducted itself in a very professional manner and remained dedicated to the success of this project... I was very impressed with your core construction crew in particular; they worked tirelessly on any given task, regardless of the climate or indoor environment."

— Gary L. Moore, Director Construction Engineering, ConAgra Foods Retail Products Company

 

Schwan's 

"The commitment made by everyone involved from Gleeson to complete this project within our timeline was greatly appreciated. Commitments like these help us ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our customers."

— Mohamed Basma, Director of Engineering, Schwan's

 

Hormel Foods Corporate Services, LLC

"You are, and continue to be, the type of professionals we respect and want to work with. Our standards are high at Hormel and... you are in an elite category."

— Larry J. Pfeil, P.E., Hormel Foods Corporation

 

Hormel Foods Corporation

"It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to work with the class construction company in the food industry."

— Larry J. Pfeil, P.E., Hormel Foods Corporation

 

Hormel Foods Corporate Services, LLC

"During the course of the projects over the years, Jorge [Deanda] and Gleeson have continually worked to make each project better than the last. Jorge develops new and better details and techniques to give Hormel the best product possible... Jorge always has the best interests of Hormel in mind. We are often reminded of George Hormel's quotation, 'We should all go to our posts of daily duty with the feeling that the work can be done still a little finer, a little bit better than we are doing it.' Jorge brings that attitude and approach to the jobsite and as a result, each project is better than the previous one."

— Ronald Christensen, Hormel Foods Corporate Services, LLC

 

Unitherm Food Systems, Inc.

"During the last week in July, I was... overseeing the installation of a large cook/chill system. It took 4 trucks to haul the system to site in Lenox. Upon my arrival on site, I met the crew that was brought in to do the offload rigging and to place our equipment. The equipment barely fit into the building and was difficult to move. All I can say is by the end of the day, it could not have gone any better... I was impressed with [Jake Gookin's] attention to detail, safety, and overall attitude."

— Jim Wade, V.P. Customer Service, Unitherm Food Systems, Inc.

 

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Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC., makes two very bold statements: First, we understand designing and building for the food processing industry better than anyone else, and second, we offer everything you need for the design and construction of your project.

Our in-depth knowledge of the industry is nationally recognized—we are one of the larger US food processing plant contractors. Our engineers have been selected to give the "Clean-Room" Design seminars at a variety of packaging and processing shows. We also have experience with obtaining LEED Gold certification.

This knowledge is what lets us provide all of your design/build needs under one roof. From in-house design work encompassing site evaluation, design/layout, architectural/structural/mechanical design, process design evaluation, and electrical/refrigeration/vapor barrier design, to construction work, including schematic/final estimating, value engineering, design/construction coordination, project scheduling, material/equipment procurement, project cost control, equipment installation, and start-up assistance, we can do it all.

Gleeson will handle every aspect of your project with pride and expertise, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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2013 Hormel Foods Corporation — Spirit of  Excellence Supplier Award

Hormel Foods Corporation is proud to present Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC, with its 2013 Spirit of Excellence Supplier Award. This annual award is given to a select group of business partners who have achieved the highest levels of quality, delivery, service, and support throughout the year.

"As a result of your company's commitment to excellence, Hormel Foods continues to be a leader within the food industry by providing a balanced portfolio of innovative and quality products.

It is an honor to present this award to Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C.  We congratulate you and your team for your outstanding performance."

 

2012 Hormel Foods Corporation — Spirit of  Excellence Supplier Award

Hormel Foods Corporation is proud to present Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC, with its 2012 Spirit of Excellence Supplier Award. This annual award is given to a select group of business partners who have achieved the highest levels of quality, delivery, service, and support throughout the year.

"With the ongoing special efforts of partners like you, we are able to accomplish continued quality improvement of our products and services that help to elevate the everyday eating occasions of our consumers.

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. has played an important role in the success our company has attained.  Congratulations on your excellent performance."

 

2011 Hormel Foods Corporation  Spirit of  Excellence Supplier Award

Hormel Foods Corporation is proud to present Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC, with its 2011 Spirit of Excellence Supplier Award. This annual award is given to a select group of business partners who have achieved the highest levels of quality, delivery, service, and support throughout the year.

"Your commitment to continuous improvement was outstanding during the past year. It is an honor to present this award as a way to show our appreciation to outstanding suppliers like Gleeson Constructors &
Engineers, LLC. We congratulate you and your team for going above and beyond and making a positive impact on our business in 2011."


2010 Hormel Foods Corporation — Spirit of  Excellence Award

Hormel Foods Corporation is proud to present Gleeson Constructors, Inc., with our 2010 Spirit of Excellence Award. Your commitment to quality, service, innovation, and customer satisfaction was outstanding during the past year.

This award is presented annually to a select group of business partners who play an important role in helping us continually improve our products and service. These are fundamental elements of our company's continued success as we strive to elevate our consumers' everyday eating occasion. 

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Gleeson's team is composed of the best Laborers, Skilled Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, and Ironworkers in the design/build industry. We hire employees who want to work in an atmosphere where their hard work, skills, and dedication are appreciated and rewarded. We are proud of the long-term relationships we have with our employees. So what are you waiting for? Start building your career with Gleeson today!

 
 
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Summer Internships/Co-Ops

Internships/Co-Ops may be available for students majoring in construction engineering, civil engineering, construction management and Design Technician (Drafting). Please email jwendel@gleesonllc.com for additional information.

 

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C., is an equal opportunity employer. Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C., prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C., conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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Everything we do is firmly based on the values which have cemented our success: trust, integrity, teamwork, excellent craftsmanship, and continuous improvement; these values are beneficial for both our customers who come back to us again-and-again, proving that our approach is one of the best in the industry and for us.

The quality of our projects stems from a variety of sources: the leadership of our project managers and field superintendents, a knowledgeable construction team that is committed to their craft, the latest computer technology, and a proven workflow that is designed to save you time and money.

Because of our approach, is why the majority of our clients are repeat customers, including food industry leaders such as Advance Food Company, ConAgra Foods, Hormel Foods Corporation, Michael Foods, Inc., Nor-Am Cold Storage, Seaboard Foods LLC, Smithfield Foods, Tyson Foods, and West Liberty Foods. We care about the same things our customers do: high-quality workmanship, exceptional value, timeliness, teamwork, safety, and a business relationship that will last a lifetime.

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Gleeson is committed to keeping every single one of its projects on time and on budget. As a merit shop contractor, we can offer lower job costs and pass the savings on to your organization with no job interruption.

We also keep the cost to you low with the benefit of in-house civil, structural, and mechanical design, which further improves communication flow and increases the turnaround time for drawings. Furthermore, we self-perform 40% of the work, including dirt excavation, concrete, steel and insulted panel erection, doors, and millwright services. Add in the benefit of cost comparison on alternate systems or materials and you’ll see that we are committed to providing you the highest value at the lowest cost.

We will also work with you as part of your team. This means that our project engineer and design team will stay with you throughout the entire project, minimizing communication problems while saving you time and money. We take great pride in adhering to the toughest of schedules, a feat we are able to accomplish due to our quality project managers and superintendents.

As a part of Klinger Companies, Inc., Gleeson Constructors & Engineering L.L.C. is in a position of great financial strength. We have consistently maintained an exceptionally strong balance sheet that has been recognized by Dun and Bradstreet with a 4A1 rating. Our reputation for financial integrity, and longstanding relationships with a variety of banks, bonding companies, and other such institutions reinforce not only our financial stability but our commitment to resilient business relationships.

We are confident that we can provide a high-quality facility suited to your standards and specifications… on your schedule.
 

"Despite the very tight timeline, your people were able to keep the project on track and meet all the requirements."
— Larry J. Pfeil, P.E., Hormel Foods Corporation
 

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We design and construct the highest quality beverage, dairy, bakery, and other food processing facilities. We implement the highest-quality state-of-the-art technologies in our designs to meet your processing needs at the lowest price and highest value.

Our facilities are optimized for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency, designed and built by industry experts with the knowledge and background to create something truly outstanding. Click here to view a variety of facilities we have built for our satisfied client base.

Contact us today to start your project with Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC.

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We design and construct the highest quality poultry-processing facilities, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. Click here to see a variety of poultry-processing facilities we have built for our satisfied clientele.

Contact us today to start the discussion about what Gleeson can do for your poultry-processing facility project.

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It seems contradictory that a beef/pork processing facility could be both clean and efficient, state-of-the-art and yet built with a concern for quality that you just don't see anymore these days. But we've made that our business at Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC—and more. Our in-depth knowledge of food safety practices, combined with an expert, knowledgeable team, have made us #1 in our field, and one of the largest food contractors in the country.

Contact us today and let's begin working on a beef/pork processing facility that combines efficiency with quality, value, a commitment to safety, and everything our repeat customers have come to expect from the Gleeson name.

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From conventional freezers to high-rise and AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval), let us provide for your professional refrigeration and cold storage needs. 

We understand the industry regulations as well as the need for both energy consumption and sanitation, and can engineer, design, build, and maintain a customized refrigeration facility that will perfectly suit your specifications.

We have constructed shipping freezers for Seaboard Foods and Hormel foods, much to their continued satisfaction. Add your name to our list of repeat customers today!

Please see our freezers & cold storage project list for photos of our latest projects.

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Food processing facilities are our specialty. And our design-build methodology ensures a single source of responsibility, which ensures a large pool of knowledge that pulls expertise from each team member, from designers to engineers to project managers. We know this business—now it's time to put our knowledge to work for you.

We will work together with your project specifications, adding in our expert knowledge of industry regulations, sustainability and LEED initiatives, and project cost control, as well as our mastery of the food processing industry to produce the perfect beef, pork, poultry, or other food processing facility for your needs.

We're with you all the way, from engineering to plant operation. Contact us for more information or to discuss your ideas with us today!

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In your partnership with Gleeson, procurement of project equipment installation becomes one less thing to worry about. Our field-seasoned professionals will procure, install, and manage all food processing equipment through the duration of your project, taking yet one more hassle off of your hands.

Our in-house millwright division has the capability to move, install, repair, and retrofit even the most complex machinery. We also provide start-up assistance to ensure that your project has exactly what it needs for a long and successful life.

We have the knowledge and experience you need to make your project succeed—start a relationship with Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC today!

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We are proud to have completed more ready-to-eat facilities (cook plants) than anyone else in the industry. Our facilities are sanitary, safe, and built to last. Satisfied customers include ConAgra Foods, Dorada, Hormel Foods, Michael Foods, Quality Sausage, Seaboard Foods, Tyson Foods, West Liberty Foods and more!

Temperature and bacteria control requirements can make ready-to-eat facilities and cook plants some of the most challenging projects to design and build. Still, we pride ourselves on surpassing the inherent challenges. We steadfastly incorporate the American Meat Institute's 11 principles of sanitary facility design for food safety, from hygienic zoning to air quality control to contamination prevention, in each of our designs to extend the shelf life of your product.

Please visit our ready-to-eat plant project list for photos of our latest projects.

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Project Cost Control with Timberline Software

We are dedicated to keeping your project on time and on budget, and we utilize Timberline Software's Project Cost Control System to ensure the most accurate, efficient project accounting possible.

We will maintain all financial and accounting services throughout the project, and develop a customized estimated cash flow specific to you. This includes an in-depth analysis of logistical and supply chain needs in addition to our financially efficient design/build process.

Our values, including our emphasis on value and our reputation for financial integrity, are what keep our customers coming back again and again.

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We build our ready-to-eat facilities, cold storage facilities, freezers, and other food processing facilities to last a lifetime.

Our experienced construction team, led by an experienced project managers and field superintendents, strives to build quality at every step of your project. And since we provide cost control in addition to continual inspection throughout your project, you can be assured of excellent workmanship, jobsite safety, and on-time completion... all within your specified budget.

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The first step in our feasibility study, we create conceptual layouts and designs.  Whether you are looking to build a ready-to-eat facility, cold storage facility, or other food processing facility, you can be assured that you are working with the very best and brightest in the business.  Our team of in-house designers and engineers will work closely with you to assess your project needs and produce a conceptual layout and design specifically to those needs.

You can trust Gleeson personnel regarding technical information and processes.  We offer a huge variety of services in this capacity, including spatial design around equipment as it relates to raw and finished material flow, (raw processing personnel and ready-to-eat material and personnel separation) and more.  You can also be assured that we are well-versed in the layouts necessary to achieve your goals with success and finesse.

Contact us or give us a call at 712-258-9300 today to begin.

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Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC., headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, is a design-build, merit shop contractor specializing in the design and construction of various food processing facilities and distribution centers throughout the continental United States.

Customer Satisfaction

Our top priority is to build for the long-haul by providing quality projects and rewarding relationships with customers. We have a proven track record of satisfied customers who ask us to build and design their projects again and again. We are confident that we can provide a high-quality facility suited to your standards and specifications.

Proven Experience

Gleeson’s knowledge and experience with construction conditions, combined with our engineering and estimating abilities, helps ensure the lowest cost, at the highest quality, with the fastest construction time for your project.

Excellent Safety Record

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC., has a full-time safety director who has implemented an excellent safety program. Gleeson has improved job site safety while reducing the severity, the number of incidents, and the insurance experience modification rates. With an attitude focused on continuously improving and ongoing training, we strive to ensure that Safety is our #1 Priority.

Experienced Professionals

A significant factor in the success of a project is the Project Superintendent. Gleeson’s Superintendents are highly trained, qualified, and experienced with an average of twenty-five years on the job. They understand the importance of cost, quality, time and safety, assuring that you receive the best leadership for your project. Gleeson also staffs a team of highly trained and experienced project engineers with expertise as civil and construction engineers. In addition to the State of Iowa, the Gleeson engineering team holds professional engineering licenses in thirty-one states.

Financial Strength

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC., as part of Klinger Companies, Inc., has consistently maintained a solid balance sheet that has been recognized by Dun and Bradstreet with a 4A1 rating. The Company places great emphasis on all of its business relationships and reputation for financial integrity. Gleeson has always maintained longstanding relationships with our banks, bonding company, insurance carrier, and other professional providers.

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A Builder of Trust


Gleeson designs and builds by our standard: to give our customers exceptional value, service, and quality.  At the end of the project, Gleeson Constructors will meet your budget and give you the highest-quality building for the money you spend.

Gleeson is a designer of value and a builder of trust. Our top priority is to provide the best, most innovative projects as well as develop rewarding relationships with customers.

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Put Gleeson to work for you today! Contact us using the form below or give us a call at 712.258.9300.