Krause Gateway Center
Collaborative: Working collaboratively with the structural engineer, Baker Group’s mechanical and sheet metal detailers used building... Learn More
Experience
From high-profile commercial office and mission-critical facilities to educational and retail buildings, Baker Group’s portfolio demonstrates our commitment to serve clients exceedingly well. Since 1963, that steadfast commitment has stimulated a steady expansion of our services.
Today Baker Group is a recognized leader in applying sophisticated technology and green/sustainable design to construction processes.
To sample true innovation, depth and versatility, click on the headings below.
Portfolio of Work
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111 East Grand
The 111 East Grand multi-tenant, mixed-use building is the first in Iowa to feature mass timber construction, which relies on – and... Learn More
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Federal Home Loan Bank Remodel/Retrofit
This long-time Baker Group Service client is now using a wide range of Baker Group services to create its new downtown Des Moines... Learn More
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Holmes Murphy
Trust: Committed to giving Holmes Murphy a modern, two-story workplace, Knapp Properties trusted Baker Group to provide the... Learn More
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220 SE 6th Multi-Use Building & Ramp
Baker Group provided all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) for this three-story mixed-office building located in the budding... Learn More
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ARAG – 500 Grand Tenant Improvement Project
Problem Solver: When a building has been used as a movie theatre, school, retail shops and restaurants, it can be a real challenge to... Learn More
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Parking Ramp
Expertise: Baker Group, which has extensive experience with large, post-tensioned parking ramps, is providing mechanical infrastructure... Learn More
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
This LEED Platinum project was completed in 2011, and is the headquarters for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa.
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Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus
Friday, June 18, 2004 was the groundbreaking for one of Iowa’s largest construction projects. This project is over 900,000 square feet... Learn More
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Wells Fargo LED Lighting Upgrade
Wells Fargo contracted Baker Group to upgrade eight area corporate offices from fluorescent lighting to longer lasting, energy-efficient... Learn More
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Corp I
To help modernize several of their facilities, and create a corporate “front door,” this Fortune 500 company chose to modernize and... Learn More
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Davis Brown Tower
This 13-story, 280,000 square feet commercial mixed-use tower is located in downtown Des Moines at 10th and Walnut streets.
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Delta Dental of Iowa Addition
With this addition, Delta Dental leadership’s intention was that the building itself would become an economic branding and promotional... Learn More
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Delta Dental of Iowa
Delta Dental of Iowa desired to relocate its existing services from their Ankeny location to expand into a larger, energy efficient... Learn More
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John Deere Credit Phase II Expansion
John Deere Credit constructed this three-story office addition and parking structure on its campus in Johnston, Iowa to accommodate... Learn More
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Corporate Headquarters
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage consolidated operations with the construction of a new $70 million corporate headquarters. The facility... Learn More
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Continental Western Group
The building is served primarily by one central Air Handling Unit (AHU) located in a mechanical penthouse on the roof of the... Learn More
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National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC)
Baker Group was selected as the mechanical contractor for this state-of-the-art corporate office for NCMIC. The building utilizes... Learn More
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Farmers Mutual Hail
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company relocated to their new 82,000 square foot corporate headquarters building in the spring of... Learn More
Featured Projects
111 East Grand
The 111 East Grand multi-tenant, mixed-use building is the first in Iowa to feature mass timber construction, which relies on – and exposes – solid and/or engineered wood for load-bearing rather than steel or concrete.
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220 SE 6th Multi-Use Building & Ramp
Baker Group provided all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) for this three-story mixed-office building located in the budding Market Street District in Des Moines, IA.
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Altoona City Hall and Police Station
The City of Altoona chose a collaborative design-build process, which is streamlining the construction process, expediting schedules, increasing quality and reducing overall project costs. Baker Group is responsible for its Mechanical and Building Automation systems.
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Des Moines Airport Parking Guidance System
A new parking guidance system – believed to be the first of its kind in Iowa – is enhancing customer convenience, parking space utilization and revenues at the Des Moines International Airport.
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Des Moines University Security System Upgrade
Before upgrading and expanding DMU’s security system, Baker Group conducted a comprehensive survey, which revealed security vulnerabilities. Baker Group leveraged existing security technology to minimize cost while maximizing protection of DMU’s people, property and assets.
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Des Moines Water Works – Backflush Valve Replacement
Extraordinary planning, ingenuity and teamwork avoided a shutdown of Iowa’s largest water treatment plant. Des Moines Water Works personnel say few contractors have the skill to complete such a task.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Remodel/Retrofit
This long-time Baker Group Service client is now using a wide range of Baker Group services to create its new downtown Des Moines headquarters building.
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Holmes Murphy
Trust: Committed to giving Holmes Murphy a modern, two-story workplace, Knapp Properties trusted Baker Group to provide the building’s HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, piping and automation systems.
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Krause Gateway Center
Collaborative: Working collaboratively with the structural engineer, Baker Group’s mechanical and sheet metal detailers used building information modeling (BIM) to map out building details with pinpoint accuracy.
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