Baker Group, a construction contracting firm, announced the opening of a new regional office in Fort Dodge. The new location aims to bring Baker Group closer to its growing base of industrial clients, the company said in a news release. The local team will provide full-service support specializing in engineering, procurement and construction, self-perform craft trades, and plant maintenance services. “We’ve had the privilege of serving the North Central Iowa region remotely for many years,” Corey Jansen, industrial project manager at Baker Group, said in a prepared statement. “By establishing a permanent local presence, we can provide even faster, more responsive support to our clients while continuing to deliver the high-quality solutions Baker Group is known for across the Midwest.”