GENERAL CONTRACTOR • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT • DESIGN-BUILD
With headquarters in Dubuque, IA, TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP has built a reputation for excellence by staying true to our core values. With a commitment to excellent craftsmanship and meticulous project management, we collaborate with clients through a custom process that ensures their vision is carried through the course of a project, from concept to completion.
TRICON by the numbers
25 Years in Business
78 Employees
$60,000,000 Annual Volume of Work
.59 EMR Rating
$100,000,000 Bonding Per Single Project
WE BUILD
GENERAL CONTRACTING
If you have an architect, drawings and ready to build, Tricon stands ready to get the job done. If hiring a general contractor is your best bet for success, we’re your best choice.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our managers and experienced staff of engineers, field personnel, and technicians, are responsible exclusively to the Owner and act in the Owner’s interest at every stage of the project.
DESIGN-BUILD
Some of the biggest benefits of Design-Build are rapid delivery, a smooth process, better solutions, and better communication.
Quality, Craftsmanship, and Service is at the heart of everything we
do.
We stand behind our work through moral and ethical principles of honesty and trust, an approach governed by our track record of many satisfied customers. We believe in facilitating a team approach among all building partners to create sharing of knowledge that delivers the best possible project results in the most efficient manner.
At the core of every successful business is a collective commitment to craftsmanship. By embracing a higher standard of excellence, our people deliver higher results.
It is engrained in us to deliver the best return for our clients. Our experience, knowledge, and proven processes result in maximized value.
Regardless of the project, safety remains and always will be our number one priority. A core value for each project is a commitment to the safety of all team members.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Over the years Tricon has built a reputation we are extremely proud of. Whether it is new construction from the ground up or renovation or LEED compliance, there is nothing that we can’t do. We have a diverse portfolio ranging in a multitude of industries, including:
• Industrial/Warehousing
• Office/Retail
• Education/Libraries
• Government/City Works
• Historical Restoration
• Police/Fire Stations
• Hospitals/Clinics
• Parks/Recreation/Pools
• Airports
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
Water Pollution Control Facility
• Power Plants/Turbines
• Chemical Plants
• Bridges
• LEED Certified Buildings
Jule Operations & Training Center
Tricon has performed multiple projects at this facility, the Bio-Solids being the most challenging and rewarding project of them. Tricon had three full-time project managers working this project as the guts of the system had to be changed out while the plant, which treats the entire CR area wastewater, could not be shut down.
$24.9 million Cedar Rapids, IA
Tricon constructed a 56,000 sf office/shop on existing wood pile foundation. Project was completed and operational in 10 months even though we had to deal with contaminated soil.
$5.8 million Dubuque, IA
“Tricon has been the best contractor I’ve worked with in my 27 years with the Commission. They have been awesome to work with. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of the efforts made by Tricon! Anytime you want to use the project as a reference, please feel free to provide my contact info. What a great company and an exceptional team!”
Kathy Morris, Director Waste Commission of Scott County
North Liberty Police Facility
Davenport Fire Station No. 3
Hempstead DCSD Aquatic Facility
Tricon added a new training and competition 25-meter stretch swimming pool to serve as the main competition pool for the district’s two Class 4A High Schools. $8 6 million Dubuque, IA
Tricon performed the construction of this new 16,000 sq ft police facility. The building features a work-out area, secure detention area where officers can safely detain suspects before transporting them to jail.
$4.9 million North Liberty, IA
Tricon performed the construction of this 19,000 sf fire station no 3. Fully equipped with apparatus bay, living quarters, full kitchen and exercise area.
$10.7 million Davenport, IA
NOTABLE PROJECTS
Tricon has performed hundreds of projects in just the last 5 years. Here are a few of the larger projects we’ve completed in that time.
In Progress
Clinton High School
New School Construction
Clinton, IA
City of Clinton
RWRF – BVF – Contract 2
Clinton, IA
Bellevue CSD
New Elementary School
Bellevue, IA
City of Maquoketa
WWTP Improvements
Maquoketa, IA
City of Cedar Rapids
$57M
2023
City of Davenport
New Fire Station No 3
Davenport, IA
Maquoketa CSD
$40M
$11.8M
$15.7M
Water Pollution Control Improvements
Cedar Rapids, IA
$6.3M
2024
Senior High School
Major Additions/Renovations
Dubuque, IA $27M
Sunnycrest Manor
Additions/Renovations
Dubuque, IA
$6M
$10.7M
HS HVAC & Lighting Replacement Maquoketa, IA $3.7M
Dubuque CSD
Eisenhower Elementary Mechanical Dubuque, IA $3M
City of Peosta
Community Center Remodel Peosta, IA
$2.8M
Iowa Dept of Administrative Services
2022
University of Iowa Power Plant
Install Steam Turbine 7 & 8
Iowa City, IA $9.8M
City of Dubuque
Bee Branch RR Culverts Project Dubuque, IA
Ottumwa Water & Hydro
Lime Residuals Improvements Ottumwa, IA
Anamosa High School
HVAC Upgrades Anamosa, IA $3.5M
Marion High School
HVAC Upgrades
Marion, IA
$2.2M
State Training School Cottage Dorm Conversion Eldora, IA
City of East Dubuque Library Expansion East Dubuque, IL
$1.7M
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Courthouse Window Replacement Marengo, IA $1.2M
Bureau of Aeronautics
Construct New Airport Hangar Platteville, WI $1M
$3.2M
University of Wisconsin
Karrmann Library HVAC/Skylights Platteville, WI $3.3M
City of Davenport
Modern Woodmen Park Floodwall & Workout Room
Davenport, IA
North Linn CSD
$2.1M
Middle & High SchoolRemodel & Ventilation Improvement
Coggon, IA
$1.6M
“I appreciated Tricon's transparency throughout the project. The project manager was extremely approachable throughout the project and when issues arose, he made sure we were aware and provided us with a solution or an option. He was one who managed people very well, but he was also willing to role his sleeves up and get dirty when needed. The climate on the job site was very cooperative and all the subs appeared to work very well together. Tricon listened very well, expected excellence, and were knowledgeable. I would recommend the team we had to anyone.”
Brian Strusz | Superintendent | Pleasant Valley School District
2021
Forest Grove Elementary School
New Elementary School
Bettendorf, IA
J Ave Water Treatment Plant
Phase 2 Plant Upgrades
Cedar Rapids, IA
Eastern Iowa Airport
West Cargo Facility
Cedar Rapids, IA
$17.4M
2020
Hempstead High School
Aquatic Facility Addition
Dubuque, IA
Kirkwood Washington Hall
Addition/Renovations
$13.9M
Cedar Rapids, IA
$6.3M
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
RJC Flooring and Entry Vestibule
Iowa City, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
Runway Lighting
Dubuque, IA
Southwest Technical College
Lecture Hall 400 Renovation
Fennimore, WI
University of Wisconsin
Art Building Exterior Repairs
Platteville, WI
$3.4M
$1.6M
$1.2M
$8.5M
2019
Marengo Memorial Hospital
Addition/Renovations Marengo, IA
Water Treatment Plant Facility Upgrades
$10.3M
North Liberty Police Department
New Police Facility North Liberty, IA
Menards
Accessory Building
Dubuque, IA
City of Waterloo
Virden Creek Levee Waterloo, IA
Maquoketa Hospital
Concrete & Steel Erection
Maquoketa, IA
$4.9M
$3.7M
Kirkwood Automotive Technology
Addition/Renovations Cedar Rapids, IA
University of Iowa Power Plant Renovations
Premier Bank Downtown Gut & Remodel
$3.8M
University of Iowa
$2.9M
City of Cedar Rapids
$1.4M
Mark Twain School Structural Steel
“I have been very pleased with the professionalism of Tricon’s staff led by Ed. I do think Tricon is looking out for the district's best interest and has presented ideas to save costs for the taxpayer. Ed has built a trust with me that is important with the scope and size of this project.”
Gary DeLacy Superintendent Clinton Community School District
Clinton Community School District – New High School
Clinton, Iowa
The new Clinton High School will be performed in 4 phases by Tricon while the school remains operational. Phase 1 is completed with the construction of the 3 story Academic Wing.Phase 2 moves into the 1919 building to be demolished and a new addition constructed. Phase 3 will demolish the 1969 addition to make way for a new addition for a new commons, art room, and 2 story administrative wing. Phase 4 will complete the food service and cafeteria wing and parking lots.
Site safety is and will remain the main focus on this project as we are working around the students and staff for 4 years.
225,378 sf
ARCHITECT
FRK Architects & Engineers
Bee Branch Railroad CulvertsProject
Dubuque, Iowa
Tricon completed this very technically difficult project for the City of Dubuque. The Railroad Culverts Project is a critical phase of the larger Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project and will increase the flood mitigation system’s capacity to protect the area from a 75-year rain event to a 500-year rain event. The railroad culverts project involved using micro-tunneling methods to install six, 8-foot diameter culverts under the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) tracks along Garfield Ave. This will allow stormwater to drain more efficiently from the Upper Bee Branch Creek to the Lower Bee Branch Creek and 16th St. Detention Basin. The six steel culverts were installed under the CP Railroad tracks while the trains remained operational. A jacking system was constructed below the Bee Branch water basin and the culverts were installed by boring 200’ long tunnels 20’ under the railroad. Each pipe required considerable prep work including cutting the holes through the sheet pile walls to allow the micro-tunneling machine to pass. This project took 2.5 years to construct.
“The craftsmanship of the project was exceptional and was delivered on target in terms of project schedule and budget. Tricon Construction Group demonstrated an impressive determination to work together as a team. It was clear from our daily involvement in the construction process that Tricon is very accomplished at directing the various trades in the highest professional and positive manner. We look forward to working with TCG on future projects and they get our highest recommendation.”
Marty Johnson | Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque, Iowa
Tricon was the prime general contractor and self-performed 34% of the construction on the new LEED Certified terminal building, including concrete foundations, structural steel, drywall systems, and all finish carpentry. The 34,000 square foot single story Dubuque Regional Airport is situated just outside of Dubuque, Iowa and primarily serves residents and businesses of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
What sets Tricon apart from the rest?
At Tricon you don’t get fluff…you get results. We are a FULL-SERVICE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
You not only hire that seasoned professional, but a whole team of subcontractors who are experts in their field and have experience working as a team. Whether it be a new construction project, a renovation, or a remodel, Tricon has the leadership and the skills needed to deliver the best services to our clients before the shovel hits the ground.
At Tricon we strive to exceed expectations by delivering consistent construction excellence and building true value. Requiring the highest quality of work from our teams is what sets us apart from the rest.
“When we are fortunate enough to have an exceptional contractor on a project, we know the process will go smoothly and the client will be pleased with the outcome. This has been our experience with Tricon on all the projects we have worked with them on. From value engineering and project schedules to punch list and close out, we have appreciated Tricon’s proactive approach, strong jobsite leadership, and quality craftsmanship.”
Tom Wollan, AIA, LEED AP | Principal/Architect | FRK Architects & Engineers
5 Ways Tricon Can Make Your Project A Unique Experience
1. Able to work together with designers as well as subs
The last thing an Owner needs is a GC that points blame on the designer or subs. We’re in it together.
2. We excel at “messy” projects
Not many projects go according to plan. Sometimes these roadblocks require additional designing, planning, or innovative ideas to solve without affecting the budget or final design. Well, we’ve been around the block a few times.
3. Desire for repeat business
Ok, we’re busted. We are selfish in the fact that we treat every project, so you will want us coming back.
4. Owner’s interests are our interests
Whatever it takes to meet the Owner’s expectations is our greatest desire. It is their vision…their dream...their baby. Tricon understands we are the tool that can bring their dream to life!
5. Run the CM project as a GC during construction
We are a great General Contractor that can also Construction Manage your project…not a Construction Manager that can’t General Contract. What we’re saying is we are a great builder that can aid the designer, mange your project, direct the subcontractors, and give you an exceptional product!
