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The polls are open for the BEST OF WARREN COUNTY 2012!

 In 2007, the Indianola Record-Herald started a tradition with the annual “Best Of Warren County” contest.  Last year, Downing Construction celebrated its 5^th consecutive year as the Best Home Builder.  We would be very proud to receive that honor again.  It just keeps getting better each year!  Our “Commitment to Customer Satisfaction” has never been more important to us. 

 Click on the link below to vote on-line at the Indianola Record-Herald (one ballot per email address).  Paper ballots are also available (only originals will be accepted.)

 The voting deadline is Friday, April 20^th, at 4:00 pm.

Please take a few minutes to fill out a ballot!  It’s a great chance to recognize your favorite home builder and other Warren County businesses.  Your support is truly appreciated!

http://indianolarecordherald.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/99999999/INDIANOLA/120403007/Best-Warren-County

 In the March 7, 2012, edition of the Indianola Record-Herald, one of the cover stories discusses the impact that this winter’s unusually mild weather has had on building projects in our area.  Click on the link below to read their interview with Denis Frischmeyer, President of Downing Construction Inc., as he comments on the effect the nice weather is having on our projects at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and at the new Iowa Health Clinic in Indianola, as well as other projects across the state. 

http://indianolarecordherald.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120306/INDIANOLA01/303070010/Mild-winter-keeps-local-projects-schedule?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage

Please enjoy our March 2012 monthly newsletter.  Denis and each Project Manager provide news and updates on their Work-In-Progess.  Chris Lyon provides the Safety Tip of the Month, plus read other interesting information from the rest of the staff.  For the complete newsletter, click on the link below:

 The Downing Chronicle March 2012

Please enjoy our February 2012 monthly newsletter.  Denis and each Project Manager provide news and updates on their Work-In-Progess.  Chris Lyon provides the Safety Tip of the Month, plus read other interesting information from the rest of the staff.  For the complete newsletter, click on the link below:

The Downing Chronicle February 2012

As people, we are visual beings.

New Dental Clinic 2012: Animation

This is one service of many that we provide for our clients here at Downing Construction, Inc.  It is also one that we feel helps set us apart, in what can seem to be an infinite sea of possibilities for those looking to build or remodel.

Christopher Lyon, C.D.T.

Designer

This virtual animation was created near the end of the architectural design process.

 As we entered in the bidding and budgeting phase for the project, Dr. Tammy Rhea was having trouble visualizing what her new dental clinic was going to look like and how the general flow of the building was going to feel.  So, to help Dr. Rhea, we created the following animation:

Dr. Tammy Rhea LeMars Dental Center

Christopher Lyon, C.D.T.

This virtual walkthrough was created to help our client get a feel of what the interior of his new building was going to look like.

 It is our aim that, before a hole is ever dug, our client will feel comfortable with the product they will receive.  Animations are a useful tool that help answer our clients concerns, and achieve our philosophy in being “Committed to Customer Satisfaction.”

Christopher Lyon

Designer

Downing Construction, Inc.

 Click on the following link to start your tour:

Dr. Rabedeaux: Virtual Animation

Downing Construction Inc. is a “Silver Investor” of the Warren County Economic Development Corporation.  

WCEDC MISSION:  The mission of Warren County Economic Development Corporation is to increase the level of capital investment and number of living-wage jobs in Warren County.

WCEDC:

• Competitively markets Warren County’s locational advantages and other assets of its communities to attract and retain businesses.
• Is actively engaged in expanding commercial and industrial development in Warren County.
• Cultivates leaders and enables area communities to improve their economies and quality of life.

Economic Development Vision

Warren County is the Iowa location that utilizes its urban accessibility and diversity of communities to offer and continue offering the widest range of choice and opportunities for business, personal, and professional development. All Warren County communities are a viable choice.

Please enjoy the following informational videos and learn why you should LOCATE, PROSPER, LIVE, AND PLAY in Warren County, Iowa! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRpB3-10J-I&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWlL1dATilI&feature=player_embedded

To learn more about WCEDC and how you can be an “Investor” in Warren County’s future, click on the following link:

 http://www.wcedc.com/

Please enjoy our January 2012 monthly newsletter.  Denis and each Project Manager provide news and updates on their Work-In-Progess.  Chris Lyon provides the Safety Tip of the Month, plus read other interesting information from the rest of the staff.  For the complete newsletter, click on the link below:

The Downing Chronicle: January 2012

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

LIVE UNITED™

 And that’s exactly what the employees of Downing Construction did this fall during our 2011 United Way campaign.  The employee contributions alone totaled $1,289.  Denis also committed a corporate contribution of $1,000.

 Together with United Way, we are building a stronger, healthier community!

For information on how you can become involved, contact United Way of Central Iowa at (515) 246-6500 or go to www.unitedwaydm.org .