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Cultivating Our Culture of Safety

Prioritizing safety goes back more than 70 years, when Gerry Rauenhorst started a construction business that would evolve into The Opus Group of today.

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Corsa Apartments Receives MNSHARP Certification

8.16.23 | Blog Post

The St. Louis Park, Minn., development recognized the Certification with a flag-raising ceremony August 15.

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Construction Associates Celebrate Annual Safety Awards

5.4.23 | Blog Post

In late April, construction associates attended the 4th Annual Virtual Opus Safety Awards. An award is given to an entire project team for outstanding achievement in establishing and maintaining safety.

Opus’ North Washington Commerce Center industrial development in Thornton, Colorado (Denver)

Construction Team Celebrates Annual Safety Awards

5.18.22 | Blog Post

The annual safety awards have been presented for over 50 years.

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Firefighter Training at Crossroads Provides Community, Safety Connection

3.30.22 | Blog Post

Things are heating up at Crossroads I-70/I-75 Logistics Center in Union, Ohio.

COVID-19 Statement

7.8.21 | Blog Post

The safety and health of our associates, clients and partners has always been and remains a top priority for us, and especially as we navigate these uncertain times with COVID-19.

Vesi North Loop Multifamily Receives Safety Recognition

4.21.20 | Blog Post

The Minneapolis development received MNSHARP Construction Certification. It’s our sixth jobsite to receive the recognition.

COVID-19 Statement

3.19.20 | Blog Post

The safety and health of our associates, clients and partners has always been and remains a top priority for us, and especially as we navigate these uncertain times with COVID-19.

Safety First: Our Award-Winning In-House Safety Team

10.9.19 | Blog Post

Safety is the first of our six core values, and we’re fortunate to have an award-winning in-house safety team with over 60 years of combined experience.

The Opus Group Executive Leadership Team outside of the Eagan facility

Executive Leadership Takes OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training

7.1.19 | Blog Post

Our Executive Leadership Team took the opportunity to better support the safety and wellbeing of associates.

Commitment to mission and values is key to The Opus Group’s ability to deliver exceptional value to clients, partners and stakeholders.

Living Our Values, Delivering Value for You

3.20.19 | White Paper

Commitment to our mission and values is key to our ability to deliver exceptional value to you. We are guided each and every day by our core values.

Safety is the first of our six core values and a priority focus on their job sites.

“Safety First” is More Than Just a Tag Line

7.9.18 | Blog Post

Safety is the first of our six core values and a priority focus on the job sites.

The Opus Group is committed to creating and maintaining a safety first culture.

Building a Safety First Mindset throughout Team Opus

6.20.18 | Blog Post

Safety is a core value and priority. For the benefit of our clients, associates and communities, we are committed to creating and maintaining a safety first culture.

We’re recognizing the importance of focusing on preventing falls in construction at our own jobsites.

Job Sites Host Safety Stand-Down Events

5.9.18 | Blog Post

The voluntary OSHA program focuses on stopping fall fatalities and injuries.

We’re excited to announce our fifth MNSHARP Construction Certification for The Loden in Edina, Minn.

The Loden Receives MNSHARP Construction Certification

5.7.18 | Blog Post

Our fifth MNSHARP Construction Certification recognizes the safety and health programs for our multifamily project in Edina, Minn.

The Opus Group strives to look for new construction practices that can help to keep workers and the general public safer.

Safety First Culture Valued at Opus

9.14.17 | Blog Post

“Safety First” isn’t just a catchphrase for us; it’s built into our culture and a key component of its everyday operations.

Safety: Tethering Technology Protects Workers & Public on the Job

8.9.17 | Video

Job site safety is dynamic. We strive to look for new construction practices that can help to keep workers and the general public safer.

Opus' Stand Down 4 Safety event at 365 Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis.

6 Factors That Can Lead to Falls on the Job Site

5.16.17 | Blog Post

Regional senior safety manager Jessica Keeley spoke about addressing falls on the job site during 365 Nicollet’s Stand Down 4 Safety event.

Opus received two more MSHARP certifications.

Two More Projects Receive Certifications for Safety & Health Programs

12.1.16 | Blog Post

Oxbō and our continued redevelopment of Nicollet Mall have been recognized for strong safety and health programs.

Safety First Yields LECET Safety Awards

7.27.16 | Blog Post

The contributions of our skilled construction team are essential, and keeping them safe on the job site is a priority. Our Safety First focus and diligence has been recognized with several safety awards.

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