Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest’s (CECM) team in Des Moines, IA, is nearing completion of the new state-of-the-art Stivers Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center in Waukee, IA.

The 36,000-square-foot project started with the collaboration and coordination of each group’s design-build engineering team. This process completed final design in mid-2023, with construction commencing that fall. CECM started onsite work in September of 2023, with underground rough-in for site and interior of the building. This July, the CECM team completed the final stages as they prepared for turnover.

The Stivers Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center had its soft opening on July 19. The new facility aims to support businesses in Des Moines and surrounding areas by focusing on efficiency, advanced technology, and equipment. This project was envisioned to decrease downtime and increase productivity, allowing local businesses to better serve central Iowans.

The new state-of-the-art facility features 24 service bays for Class 1–7 commercial vehicles, an expanded parts department, storage area, and office space. This design is in line with the new Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center, which uses the newest technology and equipment to maintain truck, heavy duty equipment, and van fleets.

The project was headed by both the CECM Electrical and Limited Energy (Low Voltage) Teams. The Electrical team was led by General Foreman Brian Neuenkirk and Project Manager Kurt Umthum. Their team of electricians did an excellent job adapting to the rapid pace of the job completing their scope of work involving—but not limited to—running conduit, feeders, poles, racks, and gear.

The Limited Energy team, comprised of Foreman Joe Schaff, Project Manager Matt Sarcone, and their team of electricians, worked hard to install key systems such as the telecommunications, fire alarm, security, and paging systems. From rough-in to trim out, the CECM team was “Committed to Excellence” throughout this project. We are grateful and want to give credit to all our field staff for all the flexibility and hard work they put into making this a successful project.

We are proud to have been involved with this project and its benefits to our community. We also look forward to working with the Neumann Brothers and the Stivers Team on another successful project again in the future.