Estes Construction

09/01/2026

It's inspiring to see the impact that thoughtful planning, strong leadership, and community support can have on a school district. We're honored to support projects that help create environments where students and staff can thrive.

Read the full story on East Marshall Community Schools' year of change here ➡️ https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/a-year-of-change-at-east-marshall/

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GILMAN — The start of the 2026-2027 school year marks a major moment in the history of the East Marshall district as it has officially transitioned from three to two buildings, with grades K-6 now attending the elementary school in Laurel, grades 7-12 at the high school in Le Grand, and the old mi...

09/01/2026

We're excited to connect with students and future industry leaders at two outstanding career fairs on September 8! First, we'll be attending the Kirkwood Community College Construction Management & Trades Career Fair, followed by the St. Ambrose University Ambrose University Accounting Career Fair later that day. We look forward to sharing career opportunities and meeting the next generation of talented professionals.

08/31/2026

We've officially broken ground on the new Charger Center at Carl Sandburg College!
Designed by Legat Architects: Sustainability Performance Design, the new building will include two wood-floor gymnasiums for athletic competitions and large events, an additional gymnasium with multi-purpose flooring, fitness and training areas, a golf simulator room, an esports arena, multi-purpose areas, and turf fields for baseball, softball and soccer. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. We can't wait to see the Charger Center become a hub for athletics, wellness, and community engagement for years to come!

‘A great day to be a Charger’: Sandburg breaks ground on new Charger Center Aaron Frey, coordinator of marketing, 309.341.5301, [email protected] Aug.

08/31/2026

August Team Updates ✨
👏 Jim Coffey promoted to Superintendent I
👏 Sean Van Herzeele promoted to Assistant Superintendent

08/30/2026

Progress continues on the Assumption High School Davenport, IA New Chapel Infill Project as this impactful addition begins to take shape. Designed by Bray Architects, the new chapel will create a meaningful space for worship, reflection, and community while enhancing the school's campus for generations to come. We're proud to partner with the project team to bring this vision to life.

08/29/2026

We're proud to congratulate Cathleen Vilmont on her appointment to four committees with Master Builders of Iowa (MBI)!

Cathleen's selection reflects her commitment to advancing the construction industry through education, safety, wellness, and the empowerment of future leaders. Her involvement will help strengthen initiatives that support both today's workforce and the next generation of construction professionals.

Cathleen will serve on the following committees:

BuildHer Committee - BuildHer is dedicated to strengthening and uplifting women connected to Iowa's commercial construction industry. Through this committee, Cathleen will help support efforts to attract, retain, and empower women pursuing careers in construction.

Safety Education Committee - Focused on promoting industry best practices and ongoing learning, the Safety Education Committee works to ensure construction professionals have the knowledge and resources needed to create safer jobsites and healthier work environments.

Scholarship & Academic Advisory Committee - This committee supports educational opportunities and helps guide initiatives that prepare future construction professionals for successful careers. Cathleen's passion for learning and professional growth makes her a valuable contributor to this important work.

Dimensions of Wellness Committee - Recognizing that well-being extends beyond the workplace, this committee promotes a holistic approach to wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial health. Cathleen is excited to help advance conversations and resources that support individuals across all dimensions of wellness.

Cathleen's passion for people, education, and the construction industry makes her an outstanding representative for Estes and our industry as a whole. We're excited to see the impact she will make through these leadership opportunities!

Please join us in congratulating Cathleen on these well-deserved appointments. We are proud to support her continued involvement with MBI and look forward to the positive contributions she will make through her service.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

You may not see all the work happening behind the scenes, but exciting improvements are taking shape at the Quad Cities International Airport - MLI! 🚧 To ensure a seamless travel experience during construction, new wayfinding signage has been installed to keep you headed in the right direction. ✈️

08/27/2026

🍧 A sweet way to celebrate a strong first half of the year! The Kona Ice truck stopped by to help us recognize all the hard work, milestones, and progress our team has achieved so far in 2026. Thank you to everyone who continues to help build our success. Here's to carrying that momentum into the second half of the year!

08/26/2026

📺 Catch us today on KWQC TV6 News - Quad Cities Live at 3:00 PM!

This week on Estes Builds Here, we're sitting down with the team from the Quad Cities International Airport - MLI to discuss our current project and the exciting work happening behind the scenes. Tune in to learn more about how we're helping build for the future of our community!