Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Highway & Bridge Construction Services in Iowa
Cedar Falls Construction has been a family-owned leader in Iowa's infrastructure development since 1940. With over 60 years of combined industry experience, we specialize in highway patching, bridge approach repair, and pavement maintenance solutions. Our team operates five mobile crews across the state, delivering precision services like diamond grinding, profilometer testing, and curb/gutter construction. As a third-generation family business, we prioritize open communication, employee well-being, and innovation - having pioneered early slip-form paving technology.Our commitment to competitive wages, safety incentives, and comprehensive benefits has built lasting relationships with skilled professionals dedicated to Iowa's transportation needs. From our headquarters in Waterloo, we maintain a hands-on approach to project management while fostering a workplace culture where employees' families are welcomed and valued.
Services
Highway Patching
Bridge Approach Repair
Pavement Saw Cutting
Diamond Grinding
Paving Projects
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We have 60+ years of continuous experience in Iowa infrastructure projects
- Family-owned business with three generations in management leadership
- Offer industry-leading safety incentives and comprehensive employee benefits
- Specialize in precision pavement testing with profilometer technology
- Pioneers of early slip-form paving equipment innovation
Services
Highway Patching
Cedar Falls Construction provides comprehensive highway patching services for both concrete and asphalt surfaces. Our expertise includes full depth repair, partial depth repair, and longitudinal joint repair across Iowa's transportation network. With specialized equipment and experienced crews, we ensure durable solutions that extend roadway lifespan while maintaining traffic safety standards.
Bridge Approach Repair
Our bridge approach repair services address critical transition zones between bridges and roadways. Using precision techniques developed through decades of experience, we restore structural integrity and smooth transitions that enhance driver safety. This specialized work requires unique equipment and expertise that our trained crews deliver statewide.
Pavement Saw Cutting
We offer professional pavement saw cutting and removal services for infrastructure maintenance projects. Our equipment handles precise cuts for repairs, expansions, and utility installations while maintaining surrounding pavement integrity. This service is essential for preparing surfaces for new paving or widening projects.
Diamond Grinding
Our diamond grinding services improve pavement smoothness through specialized grooving and profilometer testing. This technique corrects surface irregularities from paving operations while preserving structural integrity. We apply this method for both small-scale repairs and large highway system improvements.
Paving Projects
The company executes paving and widening projects that enhance roadway capacity and safety. Our experience includes both new construction and expansion of existing infrastructure. We utilize advanced techniques developed from our history as equipment innovators in the paving industry to deliver durable, high-quality results.
People
Pat Budke
President
President overseeing strategic operations with decades of hands-on experience in road construction and management leadership.
Luke Budke
Vice President
Vice President managing daily operations while maintaining direct field involvement in critical infrastructure projects.
Dale Schwab
Operations Manager
Operations Manager coordinating project execution across five mobile crews throughout the state of Iowa.
Rachel
Office Manager
Office Manager handling administrative operations and serving as primary point of contact for business communications.
Kyle Schueler
Patching Superintendent
Patching Superintendent supervising specialized repair operations with technical expertise in pavement maintenance solutions.
Questions
What services does Cedar Falls Construction Co offer?
We specialize in highway patching, bridge approach repair, pavement saw cutting, diamond grinding, and profilometer testing across Iowa.
Is Cedar Falls Construction a family-owned business?
Yes, we're a third-generation family-owned company with three generations currently in management leadership.
What employment benefits do you provide?
We offer competitive wages, safety incentive programs, and comprehensive benefits packages for our employees.
How long have you been operating in Iowa?
Since 1940, providing continuous infrastructure services across the state for over 80 years.
What makes your company unique?
Our family values, generational expertise, and history of equipment innovation in paving technology set us apart.
