Step behind the scenes of Applied Digital's cutting-edge facility and discover how Baker Group's modular construction capabilities made it happen - faster, safer, and smarter. This in-depth look shares how offsite manufacturing and precision planning brough complex building systems to life. Learn how modular innovation is redefining what's possible in mission-critical construction.
Modular construction isn't a futuristic concept - it's how Baker Group is building smarter TODAY. See how our offsite approach streamlines schedules, improves quality, and keeps workers safer at Applied Digital.
Hear from the general contractor on the Applied Digital project about how Baker Group's modular construction approach brought value to the entire team. From improved coordination and safety to faster installation and fewer onsite bottlenecks, learn how offsite construction transformed delivery on a fast-paced, high-demand project.
Watch as Baker Group takes to the skies for a high-stakes HVAC equipment lift using a helicopter over Downtown Des Moines. This video captures the coordination, safety, and technical precision it takes to execute a complex aerial lift on a commercial facility. From pre-lift planning to flawless execution, see how our team works in sync with partners to make the impossible look easy.
Our Offsite Manufacturing Facility boasts 90,000 square feet of manufacturing space, bringing our total modular prefabrication capacity to 239,000 square feet. This means faster project delivery, increased operational efficiency, and better quality control by being able to keep manufacturing in house. This investment reflects our dedication to innovative solutions that elevate our service and value to our clients.
Now in our seventh decade, we love the challenge of taking on anything and everything our clients can conceive. It is that willingness to confidently declare “We can do that!” that assures our partners can always Expect the Best!
Take a look at how a 70-foot-long pipe rack was placed in the Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building at Iowa State University!
The Waukee School District approached Baker Group to install security cameras in their high school pool area. The facility had cameras inside and out, but they needed cameras underneath the floating docks. Watch to see how Baker Group goes above and beyond to ensure safety in every corner of the pool area.
At Baker Group, we strive to be the best. At the core of that commitment is being open, honest, and transparent with our clients. We own everything we do and that has helped us develop lasting relationships with our clients.
While the introduction of a variety of technologies has changed the looks of our job sites over our six decades of service, there are a few things that remain unchanged. Among them our commitment to safety, our love for our work, the drive to succeed on behalf of our clients, and our relentless pursuit of identifying new, better and more efficient ways to do things.
A keen focus on developing a culture that puts our clients first has helped Baker Group grow into one the largest multi-specialty contractors in the Midwest. From our founding in 1963 as a small, family-owned plumbing contractor on Des Moines' east side, we have put a priority on empowering our employees to create lasting relationships with our clients.
Exciting things are happening at Thombert’s Brooklyn, Iowa production facility! Check out this video showcasing our collaboration with Thombert to automate its tire production line.
Baker Group brings unparalleled automation experience and expertise to data centers. Our industrial PLC clients regularly commend our team for delivering top-notch solutions, unparalleled training, and a commitment to the kind of open communication that ensures critical data infrastructure projects get done on time and on budget. This approach has made us the choice for data centers across the region and helped us cement our reputation as one of the most skilled automation contractors in the Midwest.
The industrial prefabrication team at Baker Group has special expertise to complete even the most complex jobs. This time-lapse video shows our team fabricating and loading new skids to aid in the annual production of approximately 60 million gallons of biodiesel at the REG plant in Seneca, Illinois.
With a footprint that extends across the Midwest, Baker Group is redefining what it means to be a multi-specialty contractor. That effort is led by our Project Managers who immerse themselves in their work and support our skilled workforce in ensuring our clients can always Expect the Best. In this video, we share more about how these professionals are doing their part in in Building Better Communities.
When it comes to serving on large worksites, Baker Group is in a league of its own. With vast expertise available under the Baker Group umbrella, we have earned our clients’ trust on even the most complex jobsites. In this video, Sam Munsell, Project Engineer on a large campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, offers a look at how our team works together on large jobs to ensure our clients can always Expect the Best.
