About

Rinderknecht Associates history began in 1880, when German cabinetmaker Theodore Stark settled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After gaining wide respect for his carpentry skill and old-world craftsmanship, he founded the Theodore Stark Construction Company. He and his brother, Robert, contributed their talents to such Cedar Rapids landmarks as the Paramount Theatre, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, and Franklin, McKinley and Roosevelt schools. In 1933 Richard Rinderknecht partnered with the sons of Theodore and Robert Stark to reorganize the business as the Stark Building Company. In 1941 he bought the remaining family interests and formed the R. W. Rinderknecht Company. In 1971 the company reorganized as Rinderknecht Associates, Inc., to allow increased ownership by key employees. Today’s employee-owners take pride in continuing to deliver the quality workmanship and excellent customer service we’ve become known for. In more than a century of service, Rinderknecht Associates has built commercial facilities of all kinds and degrees of complexity. Many long-term clients have come to us for renovation projects and new construction as their needs have changed. We have completed multiple projects for area hospitals and health care organizations, school districts, churches and local businesses. We have also worked on countless projects for area industries, utilities and municipal governments. As we look forward, we are dedicated to providing complete construction management services, seasoned experience and strong leadership for every project we undertake. Moreover, we are committed to meeting the challenge of delivering quality results on time and within budget for each client.