Gronen Restoration

Name

Gronen Restoration

Legal name

Gronen Restoration

Website

https://gronenproperties.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full Gut Renovation (Studs-Out Remodel) (HSAPAEAA)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Real estate development
• Historic rehabilitation
• Build-to-suit construction
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General contracting, construction management, and self-performed construction services for commercial, industrial, residential, and historic rehabilitation projects.
2. Real Estate Development: Development services including site selection, entitlement, design coordination, and project execution for build-to-suit and speculative projects.
3. Property Management: Ongoing property management services for commercial and multi-family residential properties, including support services.
4. Brokerage Services: Commercial and residential real estate brokerage services including leasing and sales representation.
5. Historic Rehabilitation: Specialized historic preservation and adaptive reuse construction services with expertise in restoring landmark buildings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gronen Restoration is a Dubuque, Iowa-based construction and real estate development firm delivering end-to-end services spanning preconstruction, design-build, build-to-suit, self-performed construction, historic rehabilitation, and post-construction. The company also offers real estate development, brokerage, and ongoing property management for commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use properties in the Dubuque region.

Product overview

Gronen Restoration is a Dubuque, Iowa-based construction and real estate development company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around four main pillars: Construction Services (including preconstruction, design-build, build-to-suit, restoration, and self-performed construction), Real Estate Development Services (development, brokerage, and development opportunities), Property Management, and a portfolio of Available Spaces (build-to-suit lease/own, commercial, and residential). The company specializes in historic rehabilitation, particularly of churches and commercial buildings, as well as manufacturing and warehouse facilities. Projects span multi-family housing, commercial spaces, and specialized industrial construction, with expertise in LEED-certified developments. The company also manages properties including the Francis Apartments and operates within community development initiatives like Steeple Square and the Dubuque Millwork District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Services Comprehensive construction services including preconstruction, self-performed construction, construction safety, and post-construction services for industrial, new construction, build-to-suit, and historic rehabilitation projects.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery combining architectural design and construction under a single contract for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients.
• Build-to-Suit Development Custom build-to-suit development where facilities are designed and constructed to meet specific tenant requirements for lease or ownership, primarily for industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse clients.
• Historic Restoration and Rehabilitation Specialized historic building restoration and adaptive reuse services preserving architectural heritage while upgrading infrastructure for modern use, including churches, commercial buildings, and industrial structures with LEED-certified capabilities.
• Real Estate Development Services Full-service real estate development including site selection, entitlement, design coordination, and project execution for build-to-suit, speculative, and community-driven projects with a focus on sustainable development.
• Brokerage Services Commercial and residential real estate brokerage services including leasing and sales representation.
• Property Management Ongoing property management and support services for commercial and multi-family residential properties, including management of Francis Apartments and other owned properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 jobs created at Simmons Pet Food facility
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dubuque Forward (Mississippi Driftless Regional Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubuque Forward facilitates, collaborates, and provides structure to catalyze growth and create action in the Dubuque community. Gronen was involved in the initial stages of this organization's development and is partnering on Dubuque's first private pocket park.
• HEART PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gronen team was integral in founding the HEART Partnership, a hands-on learning experience for youth and adults achieving goals of graduation, career training, connections to post-secondary education, and workforce development. HEART students achieve 92% graduation rate and triple their average annual income upon job placement.
• Heritage WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage Works is a nonprofit organization created by Gronen in partnership with John and Alice Butler to promote and support smaller scale restoration projects in Dubuque and the surrounding region. Gronen committed substantial staff time and resources in developing a business and strategic plan.
• Hills & DalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHills and Dales works to build meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Gronen partnered on the design and remodel of Hills & Dales' new Weber Autism Center, providing state of the art Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children from across the region.
• Four Mounds FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGronen was instrumental in the creation of the Four Mounds Foundation, founded as a not-for-profit organization in 1987 to manage property willed to the City of Dubuque. The mission is to preserve natural, architectural and historical resources, educate with hands-on opportunities, and serve through leadership and innovative partnerships.
• Opening DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpening Doors is a nonprofit helping women and children experiencing homelessness. Gronen partnered to rehabilitate the former St. Mary's School into Francis Apartments (market rate and permanent supportive housing). Gronen continues to manage the Francis Apartments.
• Smart Growth DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGronen created and sustains Smart Growth Development, a nonprofit leading advocacy efforts for State and Federal Historic Tax Credit. This work raised Historic Tax Credit caps, spurred economic growth in Iowa, and has been lauded by National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the most effective advocacy efforts in the country.
• Steeple Square (Nonprofit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding partner in developing the vision and plan for transformation of the former St. Mary's vacant church campus, Gronen has been a leader and project manager of the Steeple Square $15 million revitalization in Dubuque's Washington Neighborhood, developing housing, jobs, education, vocational training, and cultural experiences.
• Dubuque Millwork CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Envision 2010, Gronen was the first company to take on the risk of purchasing and redeveloping a warehouse in Dubuque's Millwork District. The Schmid Innovation Center and Millwork Collective house nonprofits who operate more efficiently and generate increased impact through co-location and shared services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Major national construction manager with commercial, industrial, and historic rehabilitation capabilities; competes for similar build-to-suit and adaptive reuse engagements across the Midwest.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based national general contractor with strong Midwest commercial and institutional pipeline; competing for similar enterprise build-to-suit and development work.
• Mortenson Construction: Large national builder with strong Midwest presence covering commercial, industrial, and historic adaptive reuse work; significantly larger scale but competes for overlapping build-to-suit and community development projects.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned general contractor with established Midwest operations; competes in commercial, industrial, and renovation segments but at meaningfully larger project scale.

Emerging players

• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: Engineering and architectural firm specializing in building restoration, historic preservation, and structural rehabilitation; overlaps with Gronen's historic rehabilitation niche at the consulting/design layer.
• Brinshore Development: Community-focused real estate developer active in historic adaptive reuse and mixed-use revitalization; comparable model of integrating development with nonprofit and public partnerships.

Direct peers

• The Weitz Company: Iowa-based general contractor and construction manager with similar scope across commercial, industrial, and historic projects; comparable size and Midwest regional focus make it the closest direct peer.
• Knutson Construction: Minneapolis-based general contractor offering preconstruction, construction management, and design-build services with comparable size and Midwest regional concentration.
• Adolfson & Peterson Construction: Midwest-headquartered general contractor with comparable portfolio of commercial, industrial, and renovation work; overlapping customer base and similar project scale.
• Market & Johnson: Wisconsin/Minnesota-based construction manager and general contractor serving similar commercial, industrial, and institutional clients with comparable regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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