Gleeson Constructors, L.L.C. is a design-build contractor with a difference - we consistently produce satisfied owners and we listen. We see things from your side. We work with you as a team. We keep our promises. We go out of our way to accommodate your needs and to make each project smooth, comfortable and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Project Examples:

Advance Food Company Distribution Center The distribution center is refrigerated using a computer controlled, single stage -20 degree Fahrenheit ammonia system for the -10 degree Fahrenheit warehouse and a single stage +20 degree Fahrenheit system for the 35 degree Fahrenheit dock. A penthouse is used to enclose the evaporators and provide easy access for maintenance. A swing compressor was provided to back up either system. The storage freezer provides 5 levels of storage in flow-thru and select racks to accommodate Advance Food's various products. A total of 8,410 pallet positions are available in the freezer. The 35 degree dock area is 70' in depth to provide efficient staging for shipping and receiving product. All of the floors in the dock and freezer were finished with a dry shake hardener which provided a denser surface with increased abrasion and impact resistance while enhancing the flatness of the floor. This resulted in a durable floor well suited for high stack forklift traffic.

Oakland Food Processing Plant Gleeson Constructors, L.L.C. started with a 250,000 s.f. existing kill plant that was sitting empty for thirteen years in Oakland, Iowa and nine months later, completed the remodeling of 200,000 s.f. The Owner was producing sausage patties and round bacon. The 200,000 s.f. remodeled area was a Design / Build effort between Gleeson Constructors, L.L.C. and OSI Industries, Inc. The key features of this facility was the flow of product through the existing multistory and design of new utilities for future expansion for additional product lines. Design included mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, structural and architectural.

Osceola Foods Smoked Meats Plant One of the key features of this plant is the clean room concept. An interstitial space was constructed above the production areas to enclose all utility lines thus eliminating any horizontal pipe runs in these rooms. Also, an additive was used in the concrete to reduce the growth of bacteria on the floor. Penthouse refrigeration units were used so the evaporators were out of the room and easier to clean. Duct sox were used to evenly distribute the refrigerated air at low velocity to maintain colder room temperatures in the room without sacrificing employee comfort. Another key feature consists of the programmable blast chill cabinets for the ham and bacon. The temperature, the air flow and direction are computer controlled. Menus were then set up for each of the various products to minimize chill times. The user friendly, state of the art computer system was also used to monitor and control all building services including lighting, makeup air systems, security, refrigeration, and smoke houses.