An old adage proclaims “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” Doing it all would be virtually impossible in today’s commercial construction where complex building systems, vast arrays of material choices, design configurations, and countless other variables require more expertise than anyone could ever muster alone. Though doing it all isn’t within reason, John Calacci of Calacci Construction in Iowa City, Iowa, maintains an admittedly old-school work ethic.
“We’re an old fashion general contractor,” says Calacci. “We like to do our own work.”