The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation projects around the Quad Cities region. To suggest a project for inclusion, email us details about your new construction or business expansion to [email protected]. Include contact information.
Photos by John Schultz
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PROJECT: Big 10 Mart
Commercial gas station (includes four semi-diesel stations) and convenience store with a Godfather’s Pizza.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Molo Companies, Dubuque, Iowa
CONTRACTOR: Hodge Construction, Moline
ARCHITECT: GTG Architects, LLC, Johnston, Iowa
COST: $1.3 million
SIZE: 6,328 SF
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PROJECT: Fair Oaks Foods
ADDRESS: 2951 Enterprise Way Davenport
The new facility will produce fully-cooked bacon and become Fair Oaks’ third production facility. The nearly 40-year-old company is the nation’s 11th largest Black-owned company. The Davenport plant will create 247 jobs and is expected to be operational in spring of 2026.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Fair Oaks Farms, LLC, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
CONTRACTOR: The Austin Company, Cleveland, Ohio
ARCHITECT: The Austin Company
COST: $134 million
SIZE: 134,069 SF
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PROJECT: Pleasant Valley High School Addition
Three-level expansion including a lower level that will house a concession stand, restrooms, officials room and visitors locker room for Spartan Stadium. First floor will contain 11 regular classrooms, two science classrooms, conference room and an instructional coaches office. The second floor will have 11 regular classrooms and three science class rooms. Project also includes renovations and an addition to the cafeteria. Expected to be completed by 2025-2026 school year.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Pleasant Valley Community School District
CONTRACTOR: Bruce Builders, Eldridge
ARCHITECT: FRK Architects and Engineers, West Des Moines, Iowa
COST: $27.3 million
SIZE: 79,040 SF
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PROJECT: Project GATEWAY at Quad Cities International Airport.
The airport’s new centralized baggage security addition will allow for a seamless luggage screening process that removes TSA equipment from public view and allows airline ground handlers to load baggage carts quickly and efficiently. Project includes parking for small airline equipment and a major facelift to the airline ticketing counters. Construction is expected to be completed in May 2025. Additional phases of Project GATEWAY are planned.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County, Illinois
CONTRACTOR: Mortenson Construction, Coralville, Iowa
ARCHITECT: Alliance Architects, Minneapolis, Minnesota
COST: $18.2 million ($13.2 million in grant funding)
SIZE: 14,100 SF
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PROJECT: YMCA Urban Soccer Fields
Three turf fields – a little bigger than a basketball court – all completely netted for five-on-five soccer. During play, the ball never leaves the field so it is always in play until halftime.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: YMCA of Iowa Mississippi Valley
CONTRACTOR: Nick Neddham, Wilton, Iowa
ARCHITECT: Shive-Hattery Inc., Bettendorf
COST: $1.2 million
SIZE: Spans more than one acre
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PROJECT: Mint Aesthetics + Wellness
Mint offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation and transformation. Services include: Botox, facial fillers, chemical peels, hormone therapy and weight management. Opening Nov. 1.
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Focus Development Group, Bettendorf
CONTRACTOR: Eagle Eye Construction, LeClaire, Iowa
ARCHITECT: Joseph Architectural Group, Rock Island
COST: N/A
SIZE: 1,365 SF
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