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Sitting at the prominent intersection of Colfax and Kalamath, Kalaco Apartments serves as a gateway to Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. Read More

Climate by Design International had three goals when they enlisted us to design and build their new manufacturing facility and office headquarters in Owatonna, Minnesota. Read More

Mike Stromberg and Megan Garner mentored many youth and introduced them to careers in real estate development and construction. Read More

We’re proud to build on Gerry and Hanky Rauenhorst’s legacy along with his children and grandchildren. Read More

For 22 years, Christine has been part of our Office & Facilities Management team, keeping our offices operating smoothly and our associates comfortable and safe in the workplace. Read More

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project was hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity at The Heights, a large development on St. Paul’s East Side. Read More

This recognition is a testament to the value our clients have received from our collaborative design-build team and the high-quality work we've delivered for more than seven decades. Read More

Corsa Apartments, a five-story, 250-unit building in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a significant structure with equally significant human and environmental benefits. Read More

The economic development and tourism agency for the Village of Downers Grove recognized the 167-unit metropolitan-style living community. Read More

With a $125,000 grant distributed over two years from the Opus Foundation, New Pathways for Youth is expanding an extremely successful program. Read More

The Opus Foundation and associates have supported PREP-KC’s vision with the $70,000 Gerry Rauenhorst Building Community Award grant in 2023 and a $60,000 grant in 2024. Read More

News across multiple sectors, including multifamily, are in this week's news. Read More

Rise on 7 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, features Rise Early Learning Center, making it Minnesota’s first co-located affordable housing and childcare community. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in May 2024 the Opus Foundation approved nearly $1.4 million in single and multi-year grants to nine impactful nonprofit organizations. Read More

Completed in October 2023 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Corsa is a 250-unit transit-oriented development that includes sustainable green features and 7,445 square feet of retail space. Read More

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

Coordinated by Joel Prater, Director of Visualization and Technology, students at three Twin Cities area high schools visited our architecture group and got a hands-on-look at careers in this creative field. Read More

Larry Pobuda, Executive Vice President & General Manager, received the honor from the Phoenix Business Journal. Read More

Inspire MSP connects the power of imagination with the practice of exploration to create boundless opportunities that change lives and communities. They will receive a $71,000 grant from the Opus Foundation. Read More

As an Army Ranger, Phoenix Project Manager Brian Davis learned and sharpened crisis management, precision and discipline – skills that he applies in his construction role. Read More

The award, from the nonprofit organization focused on cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites, acknowledges a project’s positive economic impacts. Read More

An industrial development and award-winning development are in this week's news. Read More

Mark Rauenhorst, former President & Chief Executive Officer, has notable commercial real estate achievements across the country. Read More

Dash Downers Grove, a 167-unit apartment building in Downers Grove, Illinois, features an impressive array of sustainability and wellness features and amenities – and the certifications to go with them. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our people are in this week's news. Read More

With our commitment to reinforcing a culture of welcoming and belonging that values diversity, equity and inclusion, we launched the Building Culture Book Club last year. Participating associates learned about and discussed DEI concepts while building connections with associates from around the organization. Read More

“At Opus, our associates are the differentiator. We have creative and collaborative people here who continually deliver exceptional value to our clients, partners and community.” For more than a decade, Brittany has interacted with dozens of our associates from across the country – researching and sharing their stories. Read More

Two women at various stages of their career in construction share their experiences. Read More

A multifamily development and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

We’re opening the doors to our industry! The Open Doors Internship invites students to explore their interests in greater depth and gain insight into the development, architecture and construction efforts required to create impactful structures and spaces across the country. Read More

Denver-based Construction Education Foundation (CEF) is expanding its Careers in Construction program with the help of a $60,000 grant from the Opus Foundation. CEF’s mission of recruiting, developing and serving young students in the construction industry has a strong fit with youth development, one of the Foundation’s focus areas. Read More

As a Project Manager, Dan is closely attuned to clients’ visions for their buildings. One of his greatest talents is developing strong relationships with clients as he manages schedules, project teams, designers and subcontractors from project inception to completion. Read More

The Chicago nonprofit is building a strong pipeline of qualified early childhood teachers with the help of a $300,000 multi-year grant from the Opus Foundation. Read More

Peter’s passion for construction and desire to lead people and projects took him from Associate Project Manager to field supervision. Read More

With a two-year $200,000 grant and a five-year $500,000 program-related investment (PRI) from the Opus Foundation, minority-owned and women-owned construction businesses in Kansas City will be getting a substantial boost. The money will fund a multi-faceted workforce and community development initiative enabling AltCap, a Community Development Financial Institution, to expand its micro-lending and technical assistance to minority and women business enterprises (M/WBE). Read More

In December 2023 the Opus Foundation approved single and multi-year grants to 16 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting community revitalization, early childhood education, youth development and workforce development. Read More

Multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Heartland Meadows Commerce Center and Liberty Heartland Logistics Center were recognized by the Clay County Economic Development Council’s annual Keystone Awards. Read More

Working with a program administered through Port KC (the Port), the economic development authority terminal in the area, we hired as many minority- and women-owned subcontractors as possible for the project. Read More

She is among a stellar group of young professionals recognized by Finance & Commerce. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

On this recent build-to-suit in Texas, we impacted the communities’ economic wellbeing by sourcing from regional suppliers, hiring local subcontractors and tradespeople, supporting local nonprofits and adding new jobs and tax revenues. Read More

We’ll award six $2,500 scholarships; applications will close on Sun, Mar 10. Read More

From news coverage to bylined articles and our own blog, we have plenty of stories to share from 2023! Read More

Kate Dunwoody Society was created to recognize and honor the vision and generosity of Kate Dunwoody. It’s a network of people – students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends and community members – united to create equal opportunities for the Women of Dunwoody. Read More

Artist Adam Turman brought his vibrant colors and sweeping black paint strokes to the parking garage at Corsa Apartments, a 250-unit market-rate multifamily development in St. Louis Park, Minn. Read More

On this year’s card we recognize 70 years and Denver Kids. Read More

John will retire soon after over 46 years with Opus. Read More

Shanna, who is also active in the Minnesota chapter, spoke on a panel and moderated another one. Read More

The Phoenix real estate developer’s military service instilled confidence, leadership and the ability to remain calm – among other great traits. Read More

When we come together, we can maximize our impact in the community. Read More

We celebrated our annual Founder’s Day with company-wide volunteer events. Read More

The project was described as a “game-changer in meeting the demand for modern and efficient industrial buildings.” Read More

Tim was nominated by NAIOP Minnesota members for the chapter’s highest individual honor. The award is based on commitment to the industry and extraordinary service to the organization and the community. Read More

“Opus is like a family, and it always has been. For almost 40 years, I’ve considered Opus my ‘other’ family.” Oscar Healy, Regional Vice President of Construction, leads construction in our Kansas City office. Read More

This year, the building complex which includes our headquarters, Digital River and more companies received a score of 84, which signifies that it is more energy efficient than 84% of similar buildings nationwide. Read More

This is our seventh year in a row on the list. We moved up on the rankings for the Top 100 Design-Build Firms and Top 400 Contractors lists. Read More

Downers Grove, Ill., has a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown. People are drawn to the variety of independent shops, restaurants and attractive green spaces. Dash Downers Grove will support the lively downtown and benefit the community. Read More

With marked increase in homelessness in Denver, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is more committed than ever to quickly add to its array of transitional and affordable housing options. An Opus Foundation multi-year grant of $200,000 is helping out. Read More

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

In 2021, Dunwoody launched their Pathways to Careers Program (P2C) supports underserved and underrepresented students. A strong fit with the Opus Foundation’s youth development focus area, Dunwoody was recently awarded a $50,000 grant to support the multi-faceted program. Read More

The 2022 Award and a subsequent grant helped the Indianapolis nonprofit recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and support the recruitment and training of more volunteer mentors to reach more scholars. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in June 2023 the Opus Foundation awarded grants to 15 impactful nonprofit organizations in our communities, supporting the Community Revitalization, Early Childhood Education, Workforce Development and Youth Development focus areas. Read More

With e-commerce-driven growth and a desire to create an appealing workplace to attract and retain a talented workforce, WorldWide Logistics enlisted our Client Direct Services group to design and construction a new headquarters and customer service facility in Urbandale, Iowa. Read More

Our work to achieve our mission is guided each and every day by six core values. We are committed to these values – they inform our actions and serve as a measure of our success. To us, how we do our work is just as important as what we deliver and achieve through our work. One of those core values is stewardship. Read More

We’ve been fortunate to have another great group of interns this summer! Read More

After over 40 years in the industry, Greg Woelfel, General Superintendent, retires at the end of June. Read More

A man of few words, Senior Project Manager Pat Rumpza manages the project management team’s action list, ensuring there’s someone assigned to everything that needs to be done and that it’s done successfully. Read More

We're committed to giving back 10% of our annual pretax earnings to programs that support the communities where our associates live, work and play. Committing to a certain amount of giving has a long history at Opus. Read More

Tollway Corporate Center in North Aurora, Ill., isn’t your average industrial development – the first two buildings in the development have earned two Green Globes certifications each. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial and office developments and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

After joining Team Opus in 2016, Joe Swensson, Director of Real Estate Development, has left his mark on Denver. He has developed $690 million in projects, including over 1,000 apartment units and nearly one million square feet of industrial space. Read More

Minnesota Brownfields promotes the cleanup and reuse of contaminated land. Read More

Located in Edina, Minn., the project exemplifies the principles of design-build delivery. Read More

When selecting building materials for our projects, we set the bar high. That’s why for more than a decade, our architects have specified Andersen Windows and Doors for many of our multifamily projects. That’s just the surface level of the Opus/Andersen story. Read More

In late April, construction associates from around the organization 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 first. Read More

The Kansas City nonprofit will receive a $70,000 Opus Foundation Grant! Read More

Respecting the environment is one of the three focus areas in our corporate responsibility commitment. We strive to be a good steward of the environment, protecting natural resources and reducing negative impact. Our GREENteam is a resource for and advocate of all things sustainability at Opus. Read More

A multifamily development and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

Eight years after winning our first Building Community Award, Operation Breakthrough has expanded their impact on youth in Kansas City with a new program – the Ignition Lab. In total, the Opus Foundation has awarded $575,000 to the innovative nonprofit. Read More

April 22 marks our Founder’s Day – the date Gerry Rauenhorst signed his first contract for a construction business that would evolve into The Opus Group of today. This year it is an important milestone – 70 years! Read More

A student living and industrial development, Chicago suburban office trends and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

With significant demand for modern industrial space in the surrounding area, we developed, designed and constructed a two-building, 197,000-square-foot speculative industrial center in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe, Ariz. Read More

Arbor Lakes Corporate Center has won the ACEC/Minnesota Grand Award. Read More

Now seven years old, OWN's mission is to empower and foster the development of women at Opus through connections, learning and advocacy. OWN was created as a grass roots effort to help women feel more supported and connected at work – the same reason the group exists today. Read More

“Opus truly cares about our associates’ safety and wellbeing. Employees who feel they are treated with respect turn around and treat your clients and partners with that same level of respect – and that’s important.” – Christine Butterfield, Director of Office and Facilities Management With more than two decades of experience managing Opus-owned facilities and properties, Christine has seen this play out in every department and at every level within the company. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

It's our aim to continue enhancing our culture by creating a safe, diverse and inclusive space for associates, clients and community partners as we honor the diversity of voices and experiences within our team. We have developed a multi-year DEI plan with six focus areas. In 2022, we made progress on work in each area. Read More

“At Opus, we take good care of our clients and partners by always striving to go beyond their expectations,” said Project Manager Kelsie Lanz. “By being fair, transparent and generous, we form trusting relationships with them that last.” Read More

Unlike the singular recognitions of women found in March, Beth Duyvejonck, Regional Vice President of Construction, does this work 365 days a year, tirelessly elevating the voices of women in construction. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Des Moines-based Freedom for Youth Ministries (FFYM) is supporting the next generation of construction workers. And the Opus Foundation is supporting their work. The Opus Foundation continued its support with a recent grant of $50,000 for expanding the program and training more students Read More

As Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City expands their services to help teens regroup and recover from COVID 19 setbacks, the Opus Foundation is continuing their support of the long-time partner. Over three years, the Foundation will provide a total of $150,000. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in December 2022 the Opus Foundation awarded $1,127,200 to 16 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting community revitalization, early childhood education, youth development and workforce development. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial development is hot in Phoenix. The market is shattering absorption records for industrial development. With recently completed and under construction projects, our team plays a part in the market’s success. Read More

The Ackerberg Group enlisted our Client Direct Services group to construct Alvera, a 192-unit, 129,389-square-foot building in the iconic West 7th/Fort Road neighborhood in St. Paul. Read More

Larry Pobuda, Executive Vice President & General Manager, has been named one AZ Big Media’s AZ Business Leaders 2023! Read More

From news coverage to bylined articles and our own blog, we have plenty of stories to share from 2022! Read More

From all of us at Opus, we wish you happy holidays and a joyful new year! Read More

Institutional and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Supporting our communities to help make them better places to live, work, play and raise a family is at our core. This commitment goes all the way to the top. Read More

Our aim was to spark conversations and foster understanding about how to be inclusive and the benefits of inclusion for everyone at Opus – now and in the future. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Held in late September, the Building Team Opus event brought together 73 associates who started from late 2019 through September 2022. Read More

Our Environmental Risk group, a crucial part of our multidisciplinary, in-house expertise, delivers value on our projects. The recently completed 19Nineteen Mile High Apartments in Denver is one such example. Read More

Industrial projects are in this week's news. Read More

Dennis, who was recently recognized as a CFO of the Year, is known for his collaborative leadership style and for building relationships throughout the company. Read More

Industrial projects and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

“The last few years have dealt us some unexpected blows,” said Kelly Drummer, President of MIGIZI. The organization provides educational, social, economic and cultural support for Native American youth. “Not having a stable location for so long has affected our programming." Read More

We live in a world where divisions, disparity and poverty affect everyone. When we come together with the same goal of doing good to support our communities by giving our time, talent and resources, we can make a difference. Read More

Today’s senior living communities are dramatically different than the institutions many of our parents and grandparents have known. Director of Design Architecture, Jay Fourniea, shares how design trends are being incorporated into the construction of Cadence Broomfield. Read More

Award-winning projects and design trends in the senior living sector are in this week's news. Read More

Whether design-building from the ground up or reinventing existing buildings, our unparalleled design-build experience, coupled with our vertically-integrated team model, ensures we deliver for our clients on time and as promised. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Phoenix developer shared insights on a multifamily-focused podcast. Read More

Despite the different look of the day, our associates have remained committed to our annual Founder’s Day recognition. Read More

Starfish Initiative works to “inspire, encourage, and prepare motivated high school students from the most vulnerable populations for college, career, and life success through one-on-one mentoring.” Read More

The 130,000-square-foot speculative industrial building is a unique offering, as 100,000+ square feet of continuous space is uncommon in Eden Prairie where functional industrial space has been in short supply for more than 20 years. Read More

Recently completed, 19Nineteen Mile High is a new multifamily development near Empower Field that is now open and helping meet the need for housing in the Denver metro area. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Many industries, including construction, are facing significant labor shortages. Denver Kids is working to address that. With a $100,000 grant from the Opus Foundation® and support from our associates, Denver Kids is creating a public-school-based program that will introduce underrepresented youth to career options. Read More

The Opus Foundation® has supported Child Crisis Arizona since 2017 and recently upped its commitment with a $100,000 grant for the nonprofit’s Fostering Bright Futures expansion capital campaign. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

To support the continued revitalization of this diverse commercial corridor, the Opus Foundation® has awarded a grant to the Lake Street Council to expand its one-on-one technical advising services, increase businesses’ access to capital and provide marketing support. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in June 2022 the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $910,000 to 13 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting community revitalization, early childhood education, youth development and workforce development. Read More

An industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

On a very short timeline, we delivered a 104,928-square-foot tenant improvement for Safe Fleet, a provider of integrated safety solutions for fleets. Read More

Recognized as a tireless worker and known for exceeding expectations, George has risen through the ranks from intern to Project Executive over 20+ years. Read More

An industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Developers in Chicagoland are responding to continued strong demand for multifamily housing and changing consumer expectations. Senior Director of Real Estate Development Paul Robertson shares trends and happenings in Chicagoland. Read More

At Opus, we have a strong track record of meeting our promises for high-quality buildings. We’re driven to do the right thing. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

Our internship program has yielded many current and emerging leaders. Interns at Opus receive mentorship, industry insights and true hands-on experience. Read More

These two projects exemplify our team’s ability to creatively solve challenges and work collaboratively with all project partners. Read More

Senior living and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The continued recognition is a testament to the value our clients have received from our collaborative, fully-integrated design-build team and the high-quality work we've delivered for close to seven decades. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

A multifamily development is in this week's news. Read More

While every project comes with different specs and goals, our team approaches each with the intent to deliver on our clients’ objectives with maximum value – delivering on-time and on-budget with a client experience and building even better than they imagined. Read More

Industrial and senior living developments are in this week's news. Read More

We design for our client’s purpose – on purpose and with purpose – which is what we did for Andersen Corporation in Goodyear, Ariz. Read More

Retail and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our company ENR ranking and our people are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial projects are in this week's news. Read More

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

An industrial project and an award-winning multifamily project are in this week's news. Read More

Tight timeline? No problem. Our multidisciplinary team is experienced at rapid deliveries, including on an industrial expansion in Cottage Grove, Minn. Read More

What was once a heavily-contaminated, unusable property is now a job-creating facility. Read More

Industrial projects and real estate construction trends are in this week's news. Read More

A residential project and our people are in this week's news. Read More

Client-centered listening is ingrained in our design-build process. Time and time again, it has proven to be invaluable. That deep listening was critical to the successful delivery of two buildings for Andersen Corporation. Read More

The Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Distinguished Alumni recognized Beth’s “influence and leadership in construction engineering and construction education and strong advocacy for women.” Read More

Multifamily and industrial projects are in this week's news. Read More

Read a Q&A about sustainable buildings with Dean Newins, AIA, LEED AP, President & CEO of Architecture & Engineering. Read More

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

Industrial, multifamily and institutional projects are in this week's news. Read More

Today marks International Women’s Day and yesterday marked the start of Women in Construction Week. With women working across many areas of our organization – real estate development, construction project management, architecture, engineering and business partner services, we’re excited for the opportunity to recognize them. Read More

Industrial projects are in this week's news. Read More

We’re committed to integrating and elevating diversity, equity and inclusion at Opus, and within our industry and the communities where we live and work. Read More

From project to project, we've proven the benefits of our unique design-build model. Read More

With associate expertise and time and Opus Foundation resources, we are taking purposeful and measurable action to address disparities and create equitable economic opportunities with organizations like Justice Built Communities. Read More

The Opus Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the organization to expand the number and diversity of young adults it serves, as well as increase stipends provided to participants. Read More

Our experts discuss construction trends and challenges in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation® awarded a $75k grant to help the nonprofit address “the unmet needs of women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness.” Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in December 2021 the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $900,000 to 17 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting community revitalization, early childhood education, youth development and workforce development. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

“I think our people truly differentiate Opus. From top to bottom, some of the sharpest people I’ve ever worked with are here at Opus.” Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

As the year wraps up and we’re busy with year-end work, we’re shining a light on our top news coverage of the year. Take a look back with us. Read More

After 34 years at Opus, Al Budenski, Field Coordinator, is retiring from Opus. Here he reflects on four decades of construction work. Read More

Mixed-use and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

With 2021 nearing its curtain call, we’re following our tradition of highlighting the most viewed blog posts from this year. While it might go without saying, we’ll say it anyways: it’s been a hectic, busy year; we appreciate the time you’ve spent reading our blog posts. Read More

“Hands down, Opus attracts and retains the best talent in the industry.” Including, Anna Bode, Real Estate Representative, who joined our Minneapolis development team in December 2019 and quickly made an impact. Read More

This season, we are especially grateful for your partnership, your support, and the opportunity to work together to build an even brighter future for all our communities. Read More

Industrial, multifamily and retail developments are in this week's news. Read More

As Paul has discovered during his career: “Very few careers are as impactful on the quality of life in a community as real estate development.” Through his 30+ year career he’s seen the results first-hand. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

We built an 862,235-square-foot, build-to-suit in Mount Comfort, Ind. Watch construction from beginning to end in less than 30 seconds! Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

We aim to go beyond – not only by delighting our clients and the users of our buildings but also by caring for the communities where we build these projects. A recent Denver-area project is one example. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Advancing racial equity is a journey on which the Foundation has taken another step. Read More

St. Louis is expecting a major construction boom without the pipeline of skilled tradespeople to build all of it. A group of local organizations is creating a community-based hub to help diverse companies grow in size and scale. The Opus Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to support their efforts. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

We are passionate about supporting nonprofits that help people chart a better course in life. The Opus Foundation® has awarded Dress for Success Indianapolis (DFSI) a $25,000 grant to do just that. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in June the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $2 million to 10 impactful nonprofit organizations. Read More

Tom Becker, President & CEO of Construction, has built a construction career based on trying new things and developing the people around him to be their best. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Minneapolis nonprofit offers crisis support, emergency shelter and housing to over 2,000 youth and young families each year. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

Vesi sits in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis adjacent to the Mississippi River. Read More

One of those key benefits includes the ability to drive value by meeting the budget requirements that make a project happen while maintaining the design aesthetics and functionality the client wants. Read More

Beth Duyvejonck, Regional Vice President of Construction, has been named Woman of the Year - Industry Executive in the 2021 Minnesota RE Journal Awards! Read More

Minnesota newspaper Finance & Commerce has named Vesi North Loop Apartments to their 2020 top projects list. Read More

Industrial development and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

The 210,000 SF residence hall on the St. Paul campus solved a growing need for student housing. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

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. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments, a promotion and community initiatives are in this week's news. Read More

At Opus, we will stop at nothing to truly care for our clients and ensure their buildings meet or exceed their expectations. Case in point: Winchester Logistics Park in Canal Winchester, Ohio, near Columbus. Read More

Building community for a better tomorrow extends from our job sites to all of the people in our communities. Read More

Construction costs and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

After 27 years at Opus and over 35 years as an architect, Ed Gschneidner is retiring! Ed joined Team Opus as a Project Architect. After 17 years with us, he moved into the role of President. In his time, he’s truly left his mark on Opus and the buildings we’ve built. Before heading out, Ed shared insights from his career. Read More

An award-winning multifamily development and community initiatives are in this week's news. Read More

As pioneers in design-build delivery, the idea of a more client-centric process has always been embedded in everything we do. We continuously learn as we listen to our clients’ needs, always evolving and improving our design-build process and elevating quality and value. Read More

Achieving sustainable social change is critical to eliminating poverty, homelessness and underemployment. We're taking deliberate steps to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, communities and our industry to affect this change. Recently, we collaborated with other organizations that share our desire to affect change, resulting in the new facility for Pathway Financial Education. Read More

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) serve to amplify everything we do; a culture and environment that actively values DEI makes us stronger, more creative, more competitive, sustainable, and just plain better. This is the foundational premise of the Opus DEI Action Team. Launched in 2020, the DEI Action Team is consistent with our values, desired culture and vision for our communities. Our Action Team is taking intentional action to cultivate DEI in and outside of our walls. Read More

Our integrated, one-team approach brings great value to clients. It also enables us to put up truly exceptional buildings. We’ve always wanted to do more than that though. We want to make life better for the people that live, work and play in those buildings. Read More

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To us value means delivering superior craftsmanship along with your requirements for function, aesthetics, cost and time. Our design, engineering and construction expertise delivers ultimate value. Inspired by your goals, and understanding your timeline and budget, we’re ready to apply our diverse experience and deliver your vision. We have proven that we can meet the aggressive schedules that can be crucial to clients. Read More

Joe has been a member of NAIOP Colorado since 2015. He’s been a member of the Developing Leader Committee, helping with their mentorship program and planning the Skiing with the Icons event for the last four years. Read More

This is the second time the team has won this award. Read More

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The events of 2020 have strengthened our resolve to make our communities better places for all people to live, work, play and raise families. Through 2020 we remained steadfast in our commitment to stewardship but flexible in how we gave back. Read More

It's the start of Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day! In celebration, women at Opus share their thoughts. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Working with the city of Maple Grove, Minn., and state agencies we transformed a contaminated site into a functional, job- and tax-generating industrial facility. Read More

An industrial development is in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 Impact Fund grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities, a nonprofit that helps children achieve their full potential through relationships with adult mentors. The money will help the organization expand an online training platform and create a new skills assessment tool for staff and volunteers. Read More

Society of St. Vincent de Paul will pilot a program to help adults experiencing homelessness find and secure jobs with a $25,000 grant from the Opus Foundation. Read More

Industrial and institutional developments are in this week's news. Read More

With a $50,000 Opus Foundation® grant, the nonprofit will be piloting a Family Engagement Initiative. The YMCA has also made big changes to address the impacts of the pandemic on people in Chicagoland. Read More

In December 2020 the Opus Foundation supported community revitalization, early childhood education, Future Builders, pressing/emerging needs, workforce development and youth development. Read More

Industrial and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation is taking intentional steps to enact sustainable social change and address complex issues for a more equitable future. Recently, they awarded grants to Better Futures Minnesota and Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity’s Digital Learning Fund. Read More

The Foundation is embarking on a long-term initiative to expand the impact of its resources. On top of granting more than $3 million each year, the Foundation will support qualifying organizations with impact investments. Read More

We collaborated with our client to deliver a mixed-use complex in the Kansas City suburb. Read More

“I have a deep respect for Opus and the people who work here,” said Su O’Sullivan, CPA, Vice President of Accounting. “Our culture is genuine. It’s based on our values and a collaborative spirit. We work together with passion, drive and creativity and value new perspectives. That’s why people come to work here – and why they stay so long.” Read More

Industrial, mixed-use and student living developments are in this week's news. Read More

As the year wraps up and we’re busy with year-end work, we wanted to shine a light on our top news coverage of the year. Take a look back with us. Read More

Industrial, mixed-use and student living developments are in this week's news. Read More

As this anything-but-ordinary year comes to a close, we wanted to follow our tradition of highlighting our most viewed blog posts of the year. A lot has happened, and we've published many blog posts this year. We appreciate the time you’ve spent reading our blog posts. Take a look back at the year with our most viewed 2020 blog posts. Read More

This holiday season, and always, we wish you and yours health, happiness and HOPE in the coming new year! Read More

Student living and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Before she retires at the end of the month, Margaret Knowlton, currently Director of Environmental Risk, shares some insights into brownfield cleanup, a practice she began for Opus in the 1980s. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

“I see it all, and it’s challenging for sure. It’s also incredibly rewarding.” Read More

Industrial and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Similar to how an orchestra’s conductor guides each individual musician to achieve a unified result on stage, our project managers synthesize the work of designers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are finished as promised. Managing this requires strong communication and leadership skills – and outstanding interpersonal skills. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our fully-integrated team of in-house experts collaborate together on project after project, from market to market, continually sharing knowledge to ensure delivery of the best possible buildings and spaces. Learn more about Denver Senior PM Jaymes Kralicek and see how he delivers value to clients. Read More

Often times, an industrial tenant needs a building fast. As a leading developer of speculative industrial developments and with our fully-integrated team and unique design-build model, we’re able to deliver the customization today’s industrial companies need on a tight timeline. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments and an award-winning project are in this week's news. Read More

Twin Cities Business magazine honored our most tenured female project manager who now leaders construction in Minneapolis and Des Moines. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

See what our experts have to say about the connection between technology and a better client experience and project outcome. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments and The Opus Foundation® are in this week's news. Read More

The speculative industrial development addresses tenant need in the area. Read More

Undertaking a significant project, especially the client’s first build-to-suit, requires taking great care and truly caring for the client. Senior Project Manager Nick Lauters delivers both, plus high-quality design-build work. Read More

Employing our unique design-build model, our in-house development, design and construction experts collaborate to address challenges and create real estate value. We operate as one team with one objective: yours. See how we put that to work for Cherne Industries and Proxi – Lawrence. Read More

Edison District was a marquee project for many reasons. In collaboration with the project’s owners, Tim Barton and Matt Druten, we built the five-story, 125,000-square-foot building to incorporate standard office space and Strang Hall, a unique food hall with chef-driven restaurants, on a tight timeline. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation is continuing its support of the University of St. Thomas program to increase access to college for motivated, high-financial-need and often first-generation college students. Read More

With healthcare staff shortages and people able to work, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is implementing a certification training program with help from an Opus Foundation grant. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The build-to-suit was named Industrial TI of the Year. Read More

High-quality early childhood education sets children up for kindergarten success. Supporting early childhood education is a key focus area of the Opus Foundation®, which is why they recently awarded a $50,000 grant to LUME Institute (LUME) in St. Louis. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in June the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $431,705 to six impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting early childhood education, workforce development and youth development. Read More

The Des Moines nonprofit provides resources to individuals who want to make a positive change in their life. Read More

We’re getting ready to announce the winner of this year’s new internal Building Community Award. Before we do that, we’re taking a look back at the first five winners. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial and senior living developments are in this week's news. Read More

Greg’s expertise and collaborative approach will be missed at Opus. Before leaving, he shared insights from his long career on key areas of change: technology and equipment, industry culture and construction workers. Read More

A senior living development and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

A residential development and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

Success doesn't just happen; we make it happen through hard work, collaboration and a shared goal: your goal. Read examples of the results delivered from our ability to respond quickly. Read More

Success doesn't just happen; we make it happen through hard work, collaboration and a shared goal: your goal. Read examples of successful outcomes industrial clients received when our model allowed us to respond quickly. Read More

Success doesn't just happen; we make it happen through hard work, collaboration and a shared goal: your goal. Whether it’s delivering a new project or addressing a unique challenge, our fully-integrated team of in-house, multidisciplinary experts can make it happen quickly. Read More

Office and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

Companies all over the world are making adjustments to keep their employees safe and their businesses financially viable. In order to make employees feel confident in returning to office space, health guidelines need to be in place. Read More

We replaced an old, unsightly surface lot with a beautiful building that responds to and contributes to the urban environment, enhancing a vibrant neighborhood in Rochester, Minn. Read More

“Architecture is the art of discovering what is possible in the built environment.” Possibilities that Jay, as Senior Manager of Design Architecture, brings to our projects. Read More

With four locations in Indianapolis, St. Mary’s Child Center is doing important work providing high-quality, highly-rated early childhood education. Read More

Our people are everything: our greatest asset and our most powerful differentiator. St. Louis Real Estate Development Coordinator Kristin Flanery facilitates coordination amongst the team and advocates for philanthropy and physical fitness. Read More

Orchards of Minnetonka and 3701 Wayzata Blvd. were recognized for their difficulty, creativity, innovation and collaboration. Read More

Over 30 nonprofits in all of our markets are providing food to the vulnerable with the support of the Opus Foundation. Read More

Mike Robinson is a regular volunteer at the Chicagoland nonprofit that provides a food shelf and more. Read More

Denver Inner City Parish has quickly pivoted to supporting the community’s most urgent and life-sustaining needs: food, safety and security. Read More

The Foundation is supporting nonprofits that are pivoting to better serve the most vulnerable in our communities. Read More

Coordinating the cadence of all the activity and moving pieces necessary to delivery a design-build project is handled by the “quarterbacks” of Team Opus: project managers like Alex Lord. Read More

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

With changing plans ahead of him, Dave retired as President & CEO of Construction on April 2. Read on for his words of inspiration and thoughts on his time at Opus. Read More

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. Read More

Industrial, student housing, residential and institutional developments and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

International Women’s Day is a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” We’re marking the occasion by sharing insights from three leading women at Opus! Read More

During Women in Construction Week, we’re proud to share insights from our own women in construction and project management about their careers. Read More

Workforce development, including training underserved populations for greater self-sufficiency, is one of the five focus areas of the Opus Foundation®. Recently, the Foundation awarded the Minneapolis-based nonprofit with a $50,000 Impact Fund grant to support career-readiness training with housing stability to provide positive outcomes for residents with low incomes. Read More

Supporting youth development programs that help young people find pathways to fulfillment through healthy social and academic growth is an important focus area of the Opus Foundation. A recent $25,000 grant to the Denver nonprofit will allow them to evaluate the impact of effectiveness of their four programs. Read More

In addition to enhancing communities by delivering exceptional buildings, we make it our business to support organizations that are making neighborhoods better places to live, work and raise families. The Opus Foundation® supported Upper Room with two grants to help the Kansas City nonprofit. Read More

A student housing development and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

Committed to building community for a better tomorrow, in December the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $635,000 to 14 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting early childhood education, workforce development, youth development and community revitalization. Read More

Almost two years ago, Girls on the Run–Chicago (GOTRC) won the Gerry Rauenhorst Building Community Award. The annual award, which honors our founder’s legacy of giving, provided GOTRC with a gift of $65,000 grant to further its mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running and physical activity. Read More

Mixed-use, residential and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

From project initiation through activation, all the critical players are working from the same playbook and towards the same goal – yours. Collaboration is a word we use often because the success of our clients’ projects hinges on our ability to do it well. Read More

The recognition acknowledges successes in 2019 and upcoming projects. Read More

As the year wraps up, we’re excited to reveal our most viewed blog posts of the year. Take a look back with us. Read More

As the year wraps up and we’re busy with year-end work, we wanted to shine a light on our top news coverage of the year. Take a look back with us. Read More

The artwork for our annual holiday greeting comes from Latoff YMCA in suburban Chicago. Read More

Kelli leads our human resources team to champion our culture and engage associates to deliver for clients. Read More

Thanksgiving thoughts from our CEO Tim Murnane. Read More

Industrial developments and CRE trends in Minneapolis and St. Paul are in this week's news. Read More

In July 2018, the Opus Foundation awarded $1.4 million in grants. Read highlights from iMentor Chicago, Johnson County Community Foundation and St. Louis County Library Foundation. Read More

The 407-unit mixed-use development was recognized in the Office/Retail/Mixed-Use category. Read More

The mixed-used development in Rochester, Minn., is contributing to the economic vitality of the community. Read More

Industrial, mixed-use, institutional and student housing developments are in this week's news. Read More

Designing The Union was a great opportunity for our team to leverage our expertise to create a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly building that responds to the immediate context. Read More

Greg Swanson, Field Coordinator, received the volunteer recognition at the nonprofit’s annual Flannel Fling. Read More

Student housing and mixed-use developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our design-build model continues to deliver immense value for clients. Read More

Industrial, student housing and mixed-use developments and an Opus Foundation grantee are in this week's news. Read More

Congrats to the Indy early childhood education program! Read More

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. Read More

The 264,000-square-foot industrial development is located in the Dove Valley Business Park. Read More

Industrial developments and three award-winning projects are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation is supporting the nonprofit’s program that helps students graduate high school and navigate the challenges involved with post-secondary education. Read More

Two full-team projects and one Client Direct Services project received NAIOP MN Awards of Excellence in Multifamily, Industrial and Office categories. Read More

Mixed-use and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation grant will be used for the implementation of a data-tracking system to allow the nonprofit to help create pathways out of poverty for the working poor. Read More

Tim received the recognition from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. Read More

Industrial, multifamily and office developments and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

16 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting early childhood education, workforce development, youth development and community revitalization, were the recipients of this impact and multi-year giving. Read More

Office, multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The start of construction on Dodd Road Business Center is in this week's news. Read More

The completion of 3701 Wayzata Blvd and three promotions are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial and multifamily developments and a promotion are in this week's news. Read More

The high-profile multifamily and office projects were recognized by the Twin Cities publication. Read More

Industrial and institutional developments and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

Both have been supporting the University of St. Thomas’ Science, Technology & Engineering Preview Summer program for girls entering 6th to 8th grade. Read More

The start of construction on two student housing projects and an industrial development are in this week's news. Read More

Pete helps make projects possible by securing financing from a portfolio of equity partners. Read More

With multidisciplinary, in-house expertise and collaboration with the city we delivered a multifamily development on a site that had been vacant for 10 years. Read More

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

Industrial developments and multifamily trends are in this week's news. Read More

Amenities are a key component of the lifestyle potential residents want, and we’re prepared to meet and exceed their expectations with thoughtful and forward-thinking amenity offerings. Read More

Industrial and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

Residential and institutional developments are in this week's news. Read More

In just 90 days, 82% of the modernized Minneapolis office building has been leased to three major tenants. Read More

Institutional and industrial developments and construction trends are in this week's news. Read More

The six-story, 164-unit development includes 7,600 square feet of Class A retail space. Read More

In their follow up reports, grantees highlighted the success of programs funded by the Opus Foundation®. Read More

Tim Murnane, who has lead Opus since 2010, was named one of 10 local CEOs on the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s list. Read More

We continue to give back to the places we live, work and raise families! Read More

An institutional development is in this week's news. Read More

Designing and building the Iversen Center for Faith for the University of St. Thomas is allowing us to leverage our unique design-build model. Read More

Residential and office developments and a recent promotion are in this week's news. Read More

Associates across the company spent a day volunteering to honor the signing of Gerry Rauenhorst’s first contract. Read More

Senior living and institutional developments are in this week's news. Read More

The luxury multifamily building includes a variety of sustainable features and received credit for innovation in design. Read More

Office and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

We live our mission through our unique project delivery model, track record and our people and culture, which Kim Noonan, vice president, marketing & brand, will tell you are our most powerful differentiators. Read More

365 Nicollet and MoZaic East (developed for The Ackerberg Group) won multifamily and office awards for development and interior design. Read More

The luxury mixed-use, multifamily development on the iconic Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis leveraged the design-build process for a successful delivery. Read More

Industrial and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

After four years in the market, we’re honored by the recent recognitions we’ve received. Read More

Construction trends and office development updates are in the news this week. Read More

Industrial developments and the Phoenix office are in this week's news. Read More

Nick, director of real estate development, joins the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s list. Read More

Industrial, multifamily, student housing and mixed-use developments and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

Our regional vice president overseeing project management and construction in Minnesota and Iowa weighs in on various trends, opportunities and the outlook for construction. Read More

Driven by the underlying strength of the local and national economy, greater Phoenix absorbed a record 10 million square feet of industrial product in 2017. Read More

With a one-team approach of in-house experts, we’re able to execute complex projects. Read More

Read thoughts from three of our own women working in construction and project management. Read More

JJK serves youth in East Saint Louis, the Olympic medalists’ hometown. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The result of a coalition of 11 community-based organizations, the East Side Employment xChange serves as a job finding resource for neighborhood residents. Read More

An industrial development and a recent promotion are in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation® recently awarded the Phoenix-based nonprofit with a grant to increase capacity of their successful mentorship program. Read More

The 151,200-square-foot industrial building is the first phase of North Washington Commerce Center. Read More

The Foundation awarded grants to nonprofits across our markets that support early childhood education, workforce development, youth development and community revitalization. Read More

Residential and industrial developments and a recent promotion are in this week's news. Read More

With one team of in-house experts, we provide meaningful collaboration that yields many key benefits to clients and end users. Read More

Strategically located in neighborhoods within walking distance of public transportation, like railway systems, TOD is community-oriented development. Read More

Industrial, residential and mixed-use developments are in this week's news. Read More

Nick, senior project manager in Denver, streamlines the complex process of building or renovating a facility for our clients. Read More

We’ve transformed millions of square feet into meaningful spaces that are both efficient and beautiful. Read More

Office, institutional and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Taking a residents’ first approach, the interior design of 365 Nicollet is thoughtfully designed with pleasing and unique spaces. Read More

Autonomous vehicles and micro units are two big, upcoming innovations that will disrupt commercial real estate. Read More

Residential, office and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Residential, industrial and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our top news articles from 2018 include project completions and people leading the industry. Read More

Residential and institutional developments are in this week's news. Read More

Meritex Company’s Spiegel II Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio, which was built by our Client Direct Services team, won Best Industrial Project. Read More

The artwork on our annual holiday greeting is the third in a series of community-created work. Read More

Industrial, office and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

The office and multifamily developments showcased the best tenets and benefits of the design-build delivery model. Read More

We are thankful for you all year round. Read More

The completion of a luxury apartment building and a recent promotion are in this week's news. Read More

From concept to completion, 365 Nicollet has carried through details enhancing the Nicollet Mall experience, offering a unique living opportunity in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Read More

365 Nicollet plays a role in and benefits from the transformed Nicollet Mall. With 365 Nicollet, we’re taking luxury living to new heights in downtown Minneapolis—both figuratively and literally. Read More

Our team streamlines complex projects and delivers certainty of outcome and value. Watch our Day in the Life videos to see how. Read More

Retail, residential and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our committed associates are critical to our ability to deliver our mission. Read More

Institutional, industrial and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to Denver Urban Scholars to expand an in-school program that teaches self-awareness, conflict resolution and more. Read More

Building on a long relationship, the Foundation has now funded an expansion for the Kansas City nonprofit’s STEM and MakerSpace programs. Read More

Industrial and residential developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Opus Foundation awarded the Indiana nonprofit with a $40,000 grant to support masterplanning efforts. Read More

The Foundation is continuing its support of projects and programs that make our communities better places to live, work and play. Read More

We’re grateful for the clients who have placed their trust in us over the years! Read More

Jeff Smith leads design-build construction across Iowa and Nebraska, delivering value for industrial, office, residential, retail, healthcare and institutional clients. Read More

Focused on continually improving client satisfaction and value, we’re using an innovative construction process methodology. Read More

Our model provides clients with a clear scope and certainty of outcome, an early guaranteed maximum price (GMP), increased value and ultimately, increased satisfaction. Read More

Delivering on our mission requires constant and collaborative innovation and improvement. Read More

Residential and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

AAP relocated nearly 500 employees to this award-winning build-to-suit in the Hamilton Lakes Business Park. Read More

Office, mixed-use, multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The start and completion of multifamily developments and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

The completion of two multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

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

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

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. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Industrial developments and our people are in this week's news. Read More

Fourth Annual winner Women’s Advocates was able to make building improvements with their grant. Read More

The Opus Foundation® awarded scholarships to winners of the NAIOP University Challenges in Denver, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. Read More

Margaret Knowlton and Amy Goldman were recognized for their professional achievements and leadership. Read More

Matt Rauenhorst provided insights on the state of senior living development in this Heartland Real Estate Business article. Read More

More than 48,000 votes were cast in the fourth annual Gerry Rauenhorst Building Community Award. Read More

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

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

Our superintendents take an active part in our projects, bringing forth ideas to make the building better, save the client money and accelerate the construction schedule. Find out how clients benefit from Greg’s years of experience. Read More

We’re taking the long-term view of how our actions impact future generations and encouraging sustainability throughout the organization. Read More

During the 7th annual celebration of our origins, associates honored Gerry Rauenhorst’s legacy of giving by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together. Read More

Along with the Opus Foundation®, we’re committed to supporting the communities in which we live, work and play. Learn about our 2017 impacts in our annual report. Read More

We’re committed to acting responsibly with our resources and in our communities. Building and improving communities is what we do—both through what we do and how we do it. Read More

Residential and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

We're giving 10% of our annual pretax earnings to programs that support our communities, beginning with our 2017 earnings. Read More

The Minnesota Business Magazine award recognizes our significant impact. Read More

Residential, mixed-use, industrial, office and institutional developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Client Direct Services project was recognized at the annual event that supports the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Read More

Matt, who leads the Twin Cities market, shared insights on our developments in Minnetonka and Edina. Read More

Cleaning up brownfields allows us to redevelop once undesirable properties. Find out how Margaret Knowlton initiated this practice for us. Read More

A pioneer for women in construction at Opus, Beth Duyvejonck delivers immense value with our unique design-build model. Read More

We worked closely with the project community in Mesa to deliver a first-rate speculative industrial development. Read More

Continued expansion meant a need for a new and customized office headquarters for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our design-build team delivered on their needs. Read More

The Foundation awarded the suburban Chicago group with a $30,000 grant to support their Teens 2 Work program. Read More

The completion of a new corporate headquarters and a new hire are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation focused on workforce development by supporting this Des Moines nonprofit with a $50,000 Impact Fund grant. Read More

Residential and senior living developments are in this week's news. Read More

In December, the Foundation awarded over half a million dollars in grants to 15 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting youth development, early childhood education, workforce development, and community revitalization. Read More

Based on a recommendation from Pete Quinn of Colliers, the Opus Foundation awarded a grant to St. Mary’s Child Center. Read More

Based on many metrics, Oxbō contributes to the vitality of the neighborhood and downtown Saint Paul. Read More

The start of construction on new office and senior living developments are in this week's news. Read More

The building’s 11,500 square feet of retail is fully leased. Read More

We’ve had a big year of development and design-build construction projects. Our top news coverage of 2017 tells some of the story. Read More

He was recognized as a key player in Minnesota and leader of an organization that is likely to drive change in the coming year. Read More

This card is the second in a series of community-created artwork. Read More

The topping off of 365 Nicollet, a luxury apartment building, and other multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Keystone Honored Company recognizes extraordinary giving and impact in the community. Read More

Our 16th annual campaign brought in over $200k for the United Way and other nonprofits! Read More

The downtown Minneapolis luxury multifamily development will welcome the first residents next September. Read More

Institutional and multifamily developments are in this week's news. Read More

HREB recently focused on trends in industrial developments and interviewed our Chicago GM for his insights. Read More

Institutional, multifamily and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Matt talked about the Minneapolis CBD, our development portfolio and more with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Read More

In this MNCAR profile article, Matt Rauenhorst talks about our ability to provide brokers and their clients with certainty of outcome on each project. Read More

As a director on NAIOP AZ’s board, Larry participated in a roundtable Q&A with AZ RE magazine. Read More

Mixed-use and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Interclad is embracing a robotic approach to window installation on the downtown Minneapolis building. Read More

We establish the price, scope and schedule early in the process and build the best team for your project in order to meet or exceed your expectations and support your organization’s goals. Read More

Industrial, multifamily and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Mayor Lyda Krewson recognized the multifamily development in the city’s historic Central West End neighborhood. Read More

Two of our executive leaders participated in the CEO Build for their sixth and seventh times. Read More

Nick Murnane talked about our past, present and future of residential development in downtown Minneapolis at the annual Minnesota Real Estate Journal conference. Read More

By committing to their needs and appreciating the importance of their work, we delivered a successful renovation for Ascension Church. Read More

Industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Residential, industrial and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

In their grant follow-up reports, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa and Urban Boatbuilders shared the impacts of the Foundation grants to their organizations that support youth and community revitalization. Read More

Industrial developments at 56 Commerce Center are in this week's news. Read More

The play-live-work, luxury multifamily development brings energy and vitality to this corner of West 7th in Saint Paul. Read More

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

Associates gave project tours, hands-on training and information on construction and real estate careers to young students with Construction Careers Foundation and Denver Urban Scholars. Read More

The Foundation is helping the University of St. Thomas’ initiative to provide under-resourced students support to overcome barriers to college access and future success. Read More

Denver Urban Schools is partnering with low-income, high-performing Denver schools and is able to expand its programming thanks to a grant and career exploration. Read More

Residential and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation awarded $50,000 to the nonprofit located in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton for its Family Center playground. Read More

In June, the Foundation awarded $731,358 to nonprofits supporting community revitalization, early childhood education, workforce development and youth development. Read More

We are celebrating the successful completion of the luxury multifamily development. Read More

Plans for Longbow Gateway One, a 147,672-square-foot speculative industrial building, is in this week's news. Read More

In 2016 we launched a field technology initiative that has proven successful with tangible time savings that ultimately allow our field professionals to focus on delivering a top-notch client experience. Read More

We’re committed to building community for a better tomorrow. Associate engagement builds a bridge between the Foundation and our work, and deepens our impact. In 2016, the Foundation awarded more than $3 million, and more than 80% of associates volunteered. Read More

Institutional and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

This is a testament to the value our clients receive from our collaborative process and high quality work. We thank you all for the opportunity to work with you and build lasting relationships. Read More

Along with the Opus Foundation, we presented $20,625 to the suicide awareness nonprofit. Read More

Our Phoenix leader shared insights on Bisnow’s State of the Phoenix Market Hot Projects Panel. Read More

The start of construction on an industrial development and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

Matt addressed development opportunities and challenges in the Twin Cities at the Bisnow event. Read More

Completion of two corporate headquarters and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

The strong economy and growing e-commerce sector are driving industrial demand nationwide. We’re responding with various spec buildings in multiple markets. Read More

As e-commerce continues to grow, distribution is evolving to meet demand, which is where urban logistics fits in. Urban logistics, or “last mile,” facilities provide distribution space in a smaller footprint near the consumer density. Read More

Completion of office and retail developments, hiring strategies and promotions are in this week's news. Read More

Strong business, a growing workforce and a desire to better serve customers led MC Machinery to pick us to build their new facility in Oakview Corporate Park in West Dundee, Ill. Read More

Retail, residential, institutional and industrial developments are in this week's news. Read More

Residential and office developments are in this week's news. Read More

Our approach to workplace design takes your organization’s goals, needs and work style into consideration to create the ideal space. Read More

Matt Rauenhorst discussed how our integrated model provides certainty of outcome and certainty of the deal for brokers with the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors. Read More

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

Residential, office and institutional work are in this week's news. Read More

The Foundation continued to support winners of NAIOP’s University Challenges this year. Read More

The grand opening of Citizen Park Luxury Apartments, completion of the new corporate headquarters for Delta Defense LLC and new hires in the Phoenix office are in this week’s news. Read More

Incorporating unique and convenient amenities into an office building creates the environment today’s employees desire. The right mix of amenities directly supports employee recruitment, satisfaction and retention, as well as productivity. Read More

Associates company-wide took the opportunity to get out of the office and give back. Find out what associates did across the country and in your community. Read More

After more than 48,000 votes were cast, we’re proud to award $64,000 to our Minneapolis finalist. Read More

With community stewardship at the core of our organization, the Council will provide the volunteer opportunities associates desire and value. Read More

Residential, industrial and institutional developments are in this week’s news. Read More

Indianapolis’ School on Wheels is doing wonderful, impactful things in their community. Read More

Our talented and hard-working associates were recognized with a Best in Show award! Read More

Construction trends for mixed-use, industrial, student housing and multifamily developments are in this week’s news. Read More

The start of construction on a private student housing development and the completion of an industrial development are in this week’s news. Read More

Completion of a residence hall, the start of construction on a private student housing development and the completion of an industrial development are in this week’s news. Read More

Employing design-build best practices, the Xcel expansion in downtown Minneapolis received a DBIA – UMR Excellence Award. Read More

As the economy continues to improve across the nation, city centers and industrial locations are experiencing changing tenant demands for industrial warehouse and office spaces. Take a look at changes in tenant demands for industrial and warehouse developments across the country. Read More

Impressed with the work of BALF, in late 2016, the Opus Foundation awarded a $50,000 Impact Fund grant to support two important initiatives—a new matriculation curriculum and the expansion of BALF’s Be a Leader Institute College. Read More

We recently completed tenant improvements in Gateway Industrial Center and Corporate Woods Industrial Park that showcase the capabilities of our design-build project delivery model for industrial construction. Read More

With a growing student population and increasing demand for on-campus housing, Iowa State University chose our design-build team to deliver its first new residence hall in more than a decade on its Ames, Iowa, campus. Read More

The start of construction and leasing activity for two industrial developments are in this week’s news. Read More

Institutional developments and industrial developments are in this week’s news. Read More

The Foundation awarded an Impact Fund grant to North Side Community School’s Early Childhood Center, which they’ll use to launch an innovative, research-based curriculum. Read More

In December, the Foundation awarded $457,165 to nonprofits supporting Community Revitalization, Early Childhood Education, Workforce Development and Youth Development. Read More

Industrial developments and multifamily developments are in this week’s news. Read More

Nick Murnane shared insights into our decision to develop projects in Saint Paul at MREJ’s conference. Read More

Multifamily developments in Minneapolis and Tempe and industrial development trends are in this week’s news. Read More

Our team is constructing the country’s first publicly-owned “green” parking garage for the suburban Denver community. Read More

Although later in the cycle, demand for multifamily living remains strong. Over the next 18 months, we will be delivering 2,400 apartment homes in key markets. Read More

With our third project underway on the iconic Nicollet Mall, we’re leveraging our urban development expertise and collaborative approach to help the City of Minneapolis achieve its vision. Read More

Our annual United Way campaign was a success with increases in engagement and giving, and with opportunities to build stronger connections to our communities by giving time and talents. Read More

Our design-build team exceeded expectations on a tight timeline for Freightquote’s suburban Kansas City headquarters. Read More

Our holiday cards feature artwork created by an Opus Foundation funded nonprofit’s client. Read More

Multifamily developments in Minneapolis and Tempe and a Goodyear, Ariz., spec development are in this week’s news. Read More

We’re proud to cap off a successful year with a rundown of our top news articles from the last 12 months. Read More

ArborBLU, a 13-story luxury student housing complex built over the Pizza House restaurant in Ann Arbor, Mich., was a unique project from start to finish. Read More

Opus’ selling of an industrial warehouse in Phoenix, Ariz., the start of construction on a luxury mulifamily development in Edina, Minn., and employee promotions are in this week’s news. Read More

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

At the groundbreaking for 365 Nicollet, we presented grant awards to East Side Neighborhood Services and YouthLink. Read More

Through diligent work and a steadfast focus on the end goal, we delivered an expansion for Xcel Energy that will allow them to achieve their organizational mission. Read More

The Ankeny Economic Development Corporation honored the spec industrial project at its annual celebration. Read More

Opus’ recent purchase in order to develop a luxury apartment building in Edina, Minn., and the completion and leasing of an industrial development near Des Moines, Iowa, are in this week’s news. Read More

We’re kicking off our 2016 United Way campaign. Read More

Opus’ industrial developments in Des Moines, Iowa, and the innovative office space of Xcel Energy @ 401 Nicollet are in this week’s news. Read More

ODB is constructing its second building in the Hyde Development industrial park in Fargo, ND. Read More

ArborBLU, a 13-story luxury student housing complex built over the Pizza House restaurant in Ann Arbor, Mich., was a unique project from start to finish. Read More

The Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region awarded District Flats with an Honor Award in the "commercial-multifamily" category. Read More

Dave Bangasser and Ed Gschneidner helped build a home in north Minneapolis. Read More

Jim Caesar shared insights into the cold-storage construction industry with the trade publication. Read More

Opus’ partnership with ConAgra Foods, the start of construction on 365 Nicollet and a new name for Citizen Park are in this week’s news. Read More

By creating real-life real estate development proposals and competing in NAIOP University Challenges, students gain vital real world skills for the commercial real estate industry. The Opus Foundation is proud to partner with NAIOP in supporting our future real estate professionals by awarding scholarship grants to the winners. Read More

Months of hard work from many different people culminated in the groundbreaking of this 30-story multifamily development in downtown Minneapolis. Read More

Placing their needs at the center of every project we do, we’ve developed a long-term relationship with Marquette University. Read More

Plymouth Point Business Center and CenterPoint Energy’s Regional Operations Facility won Light Industrial awards at the annual NAIOP Minnesota event. Read More

We state our mission in terms of our clients’ goals because they are at the center of everything we do. We put our mission to work on every project, including the Visitation Heart & Mind. Read More

365 Nicollet is underway in downtown Minneapolis and one construction expert shares insights on the cold storage industry in this week’s news. Read More

Just 55 weeks after site selection was complete, we delivered ConAgra’s 1.6 million-square-foot facility six weeks ahead of schedule. Read More

Building booms in the St. Louis metro, delivering an unmet need in Kansas City, retail construction in the Twin Cities and more are in this week’s news. Read More

When building in an eclectic, historical neighborhood like St. Louis’ Central West End, it’s key to consider that history, eclectic culture and the community’s needs and desires. Read More

The Foundation awarded a $30,000 Impact Fund grant to CLUES to expand and deepen its Minneapolis-Saint Paul area building trades workforce development initiative. Read More

The Foundation has awarded the Milwaukee-based nonprofit with an impact fund grant to support the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) program. Read More

Our Denver team has hit its stride, announcing two project starts in the last week and more on the way! Read More

Now in its 17th year, the Opus Cup, the hockey game that pairs real estate brokers and Opus associates in a friendly rivalry, has raised more than $182,000 for local charities. Read More

With a continued focus on building community for a better tomorrow, the Opus Foundation recently closed another Impact Fund grant round, awarding $594,473 to 17 nonprofit organizations that support youth development, community revitalization and workforce development. Read More

An office outside Milwaukee, an industrial building outside Kansas City and a multifamily building in Minneapolis are in news from the last couple week. Read More

Working on a Twin Cities healthcare design-build tenant improvement, the construction team chose an innovative tool to maintain a quieter, safer site. Read More

Our unique design-build process allowed us to complete ConAgra’s massive distribution center on an expedited timeline. Read More

Industrial and residential project starts in Kansas City and Minneapolis, an office project completion in Minneapolis and a new hire for Indianapolis are in this week's news. Read More

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. Read More