Schaus-Vorhies Companies

Over 30 Years of Experience & Service in Southeast Iowa & Surrounding Areas

CONTRACTING

SVC – SCHAUS VORHIES CONTRACTING

General & Sub Contractor, Metal Building Erector, Industrial Contractor, Wood Timber Construction, Span Buildings and a lot more.

MANUFACTURING

SVM – MANUFACTURING

Industrial fabrication for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing communities all over Iowa, the Midwest, and expanding throughout the U.S.

INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

PLI – PAINT-LINE

Porcelain Enamel, industrial Powder Coating, Media Blast, Wet Paint, Hi Temp Wet, & Dip Coat.

METAL CLEANING

anti-rust paint for metal

SVK – SCHAUS-VORHIES KLEANING

Industrial cleaning and rust removal. Our sand fluidized heating bed process is by far the most effective cleaning process available anywhere.

WATER TREATMENT

micro bubble diffuser

SVW – WATER TREATMENT

Wastewater treatment, reducing sludge and odor using patented micro bubble diffusion products.

RIGGING

Rigging Services

Rigging Services

Custom millwright and rigging services for construction, manufacturing and industrial projects.

How Can Schaus-Vorhies Help You?

About Us

SUSTAINABILITY | VALUE | COMMITMENT

In 1986, Gus Schaus and Roger Vorhies got together to start their own contracting business. They called it Schaus-Vorhies Contracting, Inc. and their ambition was to develop a general commercial construction company.

Over the years, and with continued success, Schaus-Vorhies has continued to evolve into and develop other related sectors of the construction business including:

Metal Building Supply and Erection
Commercial Construction
Customized Industrial Fabrication
Construction Structural Steel Manufacturing
Metal Finishing for Manufacturers and Assemblers &
Metal Cleaning for Industrial Manufacturing

Safety First

Honesty & Integrity

Reliability

Nurturing Personal Growth

Respect for Everyone

Latest News from Schaus-Vorhies

painting contractors

Industrial Painting

Why Businesses Should Consider Industrial Painting Contractors

Painting your industrial equipment is the best way to ensure it lasts a long time. We have compiled this list of five reasons you should hire professional painting contractors. Below we're going to cover how a paint job will make it…

Industrial Metal Cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

Why You Should Need Professional Industrial Metal Cleaning Services

Sometimes the best way to prevent a downtime situation is by making sure you keep things clean. Industrial metal cleaning can get complex and cause an injury. Keep on reading to learn why you should use a professional metal cleaning company. Industrial…

metal buildings

Contracting, manufacturing

5 Perks of Buying Pre-Made Metal Buildings

If you're on the fence about buying a pre-made metal building, you should know the benefits that come with getting one. These pre-built metal buildings are not going away. The market for modular construction could reach $157 billion in the next…

commercial contracting project

Contracting, manufacturing

Steps to a Successful Commercial or General Contracting Project

When most people hear the word "rigging", they equate it to how things work on a sailboat. Rigging is the use of chains, cables, and tops to adjust the position of a sailboat. When you're talking about rigging services or rig service companies…

water treatment process

Water Treatment

What Is the Process of Water Treatment?

Did you know that industrial wastewater makes up over 20% of water usage across the globe? With that much water going to industrial uses alone, it is easy to see why water treatment is so important to the health of our communities. Water treatment…

anti-rust paint for metal

Industrial Painting

Preventive Painting: The Benefits of Anti-Rust Paint

As they say, prevention is better than cure. Rust is estimated to cost the US economy $276 billion annually. So prevention is undoubtedly better when it comes to rust. Rust is caused by oxidization due to exposure to oxygen and water.…

metal building

Contracting, manufacturing

Your Guide to Starting a Metal Building Project

If you seek an environmentally friendly and adaptable construction method for your business, farm, or home, look no further. Construction of metal buildings is on the rise. Prefabricated metal building revenue is projected to exceed 8.2 billion…

industrial rust remover

Industrial Cleaning

Preventive Maintenance: The Role Of Industrial Rust Remover

Anyone in construction or engineering knows the cost of rust. It's not just expensive but can also cause massive logistical problems and major safety issues. Rust is an even bigger concern for projects in and around saltwater. Water with high…

custom metal fabrication

fabrication, manufacturing

Custom Metal Fabrication: Know Your Options

Iowa's economy continues to recover. You want to put your business in the best position possible. Are you ready for growth? If you're in one of the many industries that rely on metal parts, tools, and components, custom metal fabrication can…

commercial contractor

3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Contractor in Iowa

When you own a small business, you put everything you have into it. It is the lifeblood that feeds you and your family. If you're like most small business owners, you work at least 40 to 60 hours a week making sure your company is thriving. Therefore,…

powder coating services

Industrial Painting

5 Stellar Benefits You Can Expect from Powder Coating Services

Did you know that lead paint exposure-related cognitive impairments cost the US $50.9 billion annually? Luckily, you can replace the paint job with other safer options like powder coating. If you are wondering if your business needs this service,…

high-temperature paint

Industrial Painting

How is High-Temperature Paint Used?

Paint brings color to our lives, decorating our cars, walls, and fingernails. It makes our roads safer by marking lanes and our sports fairer by marking the goal lines. But its core job is to provide protection from salt, water, heat, and…

wastewater treatment

Water Treatment

5 Things to Look for in Wastewater Treatment Services

The global water treatment systems market is valued at $23.8 billion. Wastewater can cause potential harm to humans and the environment. It might also attract hefty fines and charges at court when your firm is found guilty of discharging dirty…

industrial fabrication

fabrication, manufacturing

The Means of Production: 7 Uses for Industrial Fabrication

Metal fabrication is one of the most diverse manufacturing crafts. It's widely used in any industry that requires hard tools or equipment. That's a lot of industries to consider. Wondering how they're all connected by fabrication? Keep reading…

fluidized sand heating bed

Industrial Cleaning

How Does a Fluidized Sand Heating Bed Work?

If your company's industrial metal components are in desperate need of a cleaning, a fluidized sand heating bed may be the solution. A fluidized sand bed is one of the most cutting-edge industrial metal cleaning technologies on the market. More…

Perform Metal Cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

How Metal Fabrication Companies Perform Metal Cleaning

Metal fabrication is a huge industry, with countless types of uses. Whether it's used to burn, weld, or cut raw materials, metal manufacturing companies are in high demand. Before steel fabrication can take place, you have to perform metal…

micro bubble diffuser

Water Treatment

What Is a Micro Bubble Diffuser and How Does It Work?

Everyone has been there. You're taking a shower when you look down at the drain and wonder, "where does the water go?" All of the wastewater you produce goes down the drains and toilets in your home into the local sewer system or septic tank. If…

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