As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
CORE VALUES
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
URGENCY
We operate with a sense of urgency.
INNOVATION
We embrace growth and change.
CREATE RETURN ON EFFORTS
We create positive results on all our efforts.
OUR history
First Day of Precast Production
PDM's first day of production as a PCI-certified producer with C3A and A1 certifications
Precast Wall Panel Building Completed
The wall panel building is completed, allowing for PDM’s primary wall production to happen indoors
Multipurpose Building Completed
A new multipurpose building at the precast plant replaces PDM’s temporary trailers with a fully air-conditioned locker room, restrooms, and breakroom
First Project Completed
PDM launches steel capabilities and completes Graham Warehouse, its first project
New Home for Steel Fabrication in Carlisle
PDM adds a facility in Carlisle, Iowa, which allows for expanded structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication
14-foot Precast Wall Panel Bed Added
PDM installs a new 14-foot seamless wall panel bed at the precast production plant, allowing production of wider pieces with no pocket seams
AISC Certification
PDM becomes an AISC-certified steel fabrication facility
Headquarters Move to Market District
PDM moves main offices to the Market District in Des Moines
New Precast Batch Plant
PDM upgrades precast production with a new batch plant with indoor temperature and moisture-controlled aggregates and 2x3-yard mixers
PDM announces ESOP
PDM believes being an employee-owned company is an outstanding benefit to the company and clients
Steel Fabrication Expansion
PDM expands its steel fabrication services with a new state-of-the-art Carlisle facility
Precast Facility Expansion
PDM breaks ground on new employee, woodshop, and production spaces
PDM Celebrates 10th Anniversary
PDM celebrates ten years in business
PDM Adds Glass Capabilities
PDM adds glass and glazing to products and services
New Glass Fabrication Shop Opens
PDM expands Carlisle facility to include glass and glazing fabrication shop
New Hollowcore Production Facility
PDM completes Carlisle expansion, relocating hollowcore production to new 50’ x 540’ facility with two 400’ long hollowcore beds