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About Us

Butzke Burch Construction is a full service commercial general contractor offering design-build, construction management and pre-construction services for all industries in Central Iowa. We believe that the construction process should be collaborative at all levels from the client to the design team and contractors. Our relationship focused approach creates a cohesive project team working towards the same goals of hitting your budget and schedule while maintaining our high standards of quality and safety.

Our focus is always first on building trust and a relationship before we begin any project. Learn more about the projects we’ve completed with our partners.

Meet Our Team

We look forward to collaborating with you today.

Ben Butzke
Co-President

515.985.8034
bbutzke@butzkeburch.com

Matt Burch
Co-President

515.985.8039
mburch@butzkeburch.com

Ben Butzke

Ben's family

Ben and his family

Ben has managed numerous construction projects in various roles including construction manager, consultant and owner. This experience gives Ben the unique perspective of all parties involved and allows for greater leadership in our collaborative construction process. Ben graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 and has been around the construction industry since he was a kid climbing on drill rigs at his father’s engineering firm. This deep-rooted love for construction has led to a desire to help shape the urban landscape of Central Iowa. Ben’s focus at Butzke Burch Construction is on client relations, new business development, project management and overall operations for the company.

Ben has become a leader across several industry and community organizations over the years to develop his professional network. Ben is the Past Board Chair of the Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, a Development Insights Group committee member through the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 Chair for the Greater Des Moines Partnership Affiliate President’s Council, a board member for a non-profit called Can Play and is active in ICREA and TACE.

In Ben’s free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jacque, and their three children, rooting for the Cyclones, Lakers and Packers, playing golf and helping Jacque run her business, Inspiring Dance in Grimes.

Matt Burch

Matt's family

Matt and his family

Matt has been in the commercial construction and development market since graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in Construction Management.  He has extensive experience in religious, commercial, industrial/warehouse, retail, and education market segments. He has been involved in everything from pre-construction planning, project master planning, and multi-phased construction projects. It is from this experience that Matt understands the importance of the client’s needs and makes it a priority to ensure their expectations are exceeded. Starting in an estimating role early on in his career, Matt understands the importance of cost control through all steps of project development.  Matt is responsible for pre-construction, project management and overall operations of the company.

Matt has made community involvement a personal priority and has been a part of the ACE Mentorship program of central Iowa for seven years. He has been a Team Leader for three years for ACE Team West and serves on the board of directors.  Aside from ACE, Matt enjoys volunteering his time in Youth and Family Ministry at Lutheran Church of Hope and is actively involved as a volunteer for the University of Northern Iowa Panther Scholarship Club.  Matt looks forward to continuing his involvement in these activities and additional programs to network and further serve our community.

Outside of work Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Asheley, and their two kids, fly fishing up in The Driftless as much as possible, rooting for the Panthers, working out, and golfing whenever possible.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“We had such a great experience working with Butzke Burch Construction from start to finish. Everyone on the team was organized, very accessible and responsive with any questions we had and they really executed the project for us beyond our expectations. We look forward to working with them on our future projects and would highly recommend them to work with.”

Michael and Lauren Caleb • Owners, Perspire Sauna Studio — West Des Moines

“Matt and Ben went above and beyond my expectations for my office! The entire process was very organized with frequent meetings that kept me up to date on what was going on throughout the buildout. They always answered my phone calls and responded promptly with any questions I had. They treated my project as if they were building their own office, and made the experience feel more like a partnership than a business transaction.”

Dr. Michael Henrichs • Owner, Iowa Spine + Performance

“Taking on a construction project in the current climate can be intimidating and challenging. With shipping delays, cost concerns, and scheduling issues, there are many aspects that can derail a potential job. Having the right partner makes all the difference. We found that partner in Butzke Burch. From planning to finishing touches, they were involved and available every step of the way. The quality of work was excellent, and the commitment to service was undeniable. Recently, we reached the point where we needed to expand our current facility. There was no doubt about who we were going to call: Butzke Burch.”

Dr. Connor Elmitt • Owner, The Dental Studio of Iowa