CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — WRH, a heavy civil and utility contractor in Iowa, is opening its next chapter with a full rebrand and relocation of its corporate headquarters.
The company is rebranding as Wendler Inc., a name that dates back to its founding by Glenn Wendler in 1973 as Wendler Engineering & Construction. Over the past 50 years, some of the company's work has included water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, flood protection systems, and high-voltage EPC projects. Wendler serves municipal, utility, and industrial clients across Iowa and its neighboring states.
“Wendler is the name many people still knew us by,” said Jamie Rich, President of Wendler Inc. “This rebrand isn’t about changing who we are. It’s about making it easier for our partners, engineers, and communities to recognize us and understand the role we play in building and protecting Midwestern infrastructure.”
Over its five-decade history, Wendler has tackled technically challenging infrastructure projects. The company has delivered large-scale water and wastewater facilities for major municipalities including Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, and executed multi-phase flood mitigation and pump station projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers throughout the region.
Its EPC work has included high-voltage substations for regional utilities such as Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy, as well as substation and utility builds supporting data center and industrial growth in Iowa and Nebraska.
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Wendler also has self-performance capabilities in excavation, concrete, utilities, and structural work.
As part of its next phase of growth, Wendler purchased the Geonetric Building in the NewBo District of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for $6.8 million. The company is renovating the second floor of the building as its new corporate headquarters, with move in expected by the end of 2025. Wendler’s fabrication, maintenance, and field operations will remain in South Amana, Iowa, allowing it to continue supporting municipal and utility projects across the region.
“Cedar Rapids remains at the center of our operations, but our teams are building for communities across the Midwest every week,” said Kurt Reihmann, Chief Operating Officer of Wendler Inc. “Our new headquarters and updated brand position us to continue growing as a regional leader in collaborative, high-value infrastructure delivery.”
