A Look Back at 2024 in Stories

More than a Building: Contributing to Community's Economic Vitality with WinField United
1.10.24 | Our Blog
On this build-to-suit in Texas, we impacted the communities' economic wellbeing with regional and local sourcing, supporting local nonprofits and adding new jobs and tax revenues.

AZ Big 100: 50 Real Estate Companies to Watch in 2024
1.10.24 | AZ Big Media
While we don't have a crystal ball to look ahead when it comes to Arizona's commercial real estate outlook for 2024, several factors historically influence the state's market — and those companies on the list of the AZ Big 100 for 2024 will be shaping those factors.

Promoting Equity & Opening Doors in KC for Minority- & Women-Owned Subcontractors
1.17.24 | Our Blog
Working with a program administered through Port KC, the area's economic development authority, we hired as many minority- and women-owned subcontractors as possible for the project.

How Big-Ticket, Government-Funded Investments in Industrial Developments are Affecting Private Construction Companies
1.29.24 | Building Design and Construction
U.S. Federal government-funded investments backed by billions of dollars are driving industrial development in certain areas of the country – and there are some massive buildings under construction. Consider Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC's) chip fabrication plant in Greater Phoenix.

Opus Group Kicks Off Apartment Project in Denver Employment Hub
2.1.24 | CoStar
Softened demand and a record amount of new multifamily construction may be sparking oversupply concerns in the Denver Tech Center, but an out-of-state investor is betting on the neighborhood's long-term employment growth with its plans for a new luxury apartment project.

AltCap Expands M/WBE Contractor Support with Foundation Investment & Grant
2.14.24 | Our Blog
With a $200,000 grant and a $500,000 investment from the Opus Foundation, minority-owned and women-owned construction businesses in Kansas City will be getting a substantial boost.

Dustin Slack Returns as Vice President & General Manager in Austin
3.12.24 | Our Blog
In his new role, he will source development opportunities in central Texas.

Capital Partners Buys Blaine Warehouse in $15.4M Deal
3.25.24 | Finance & Commerce
Capital Partners continues to increase its presence in Blaine's industrial realm, as last week the Edina group purchased a warehouse from The Opus Group in a $15.4 million deal, according to public documents.

The Opus Group Breaks into Charlotte Market with Huntersville Industrial Project
3.26.24 | Charlotte Business Journal
The Opus Group has started construction on its first project in the Charlotte market.

Spectro Alloys Breaks Ground on $71M Expansion
3.28.2024 | Recycling Today
Spectro Alloys and The Opus Group, a family of commercial real estate development, construction and design companies headquartered in Minneapolis, have broken ground on a $71 million expansion to add new aluminum recycling capabilities to Spectro's Rosemount, Minnesota, campus.

How We Delivered for Hallmark During the Worst Building Material Crisis in Recent History
4.1.24 | Our Blog
Despite supply chain and cost escalation issues, we delivered the building on schedule and just in time for Hallmark to take occupancy by their deadline.

Dash Downers Grove Advances Sustainability & Healthy Living with Certifications
4.8.24 | Our Blog
Dash Downers Grove, a 167-unit apartment building, features an impressive array of sustainability and wellness features and amenities – and the certifications to go with them.

Opus' Mahoney: Twin Cities' Industrial Sector Settling into a New Normal
4.22.24 | RE Journals
Industrial development, sales activity and leasing all dipped during the first quarter of 2024 across the country.

Mark Rauenhorst Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
4.23.24 | Our Blog
Mark Rauenhorst, former President & Chief Executive Officer, has notable commercial real estate achievements across the country.

Downtown Mesa Sings with Melody on Main
5.14.24 | Mesa Tribune
A new tune is coming in waves to downtown Mesa in the form of a live-work-play community called Melody on Main.

Fourth-Generation Family Business Debuts its New Showroom in University City
6.3.24 | St. Louis Mag
After 69 years, Crescent Plumbing Supply has relocated to a newly built showroom, office, and warehouse in University City (6614 Olive).

Inspiring Youth Through InspireMSP Partnership
6.19.24 | Our Blog
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.

A Time to Try New Things
7.5.24 | Business Record
What is happening inside the walls of architectural firms is often an indicator of what's to come in real estate development and construction, so the Business Record reached out to leaders at the region's architectural firms to learn more about what's on their minds.

Opus to Build Industrial Facility in Dayton, Lands Tenant
7.8.24 | Mpls/St Paul Business Journal
The Opus Group has started construction on a new industrial facility in Dayton and has already secured a new tenant.

Cultivating Our Culture of Safety
7.16.24 | Our Blog
Prioritizing safety goes back more than 70 years, when Gerry Rauenhorst started a construction business that would evolve into The Opus Group of today.

The Welcome Mat is Out for Multifamily Homes in Denver
8.1.24 | Colorado Real Estate Journal
From its urban offerings to mountain views, Denver's active lifestyle and breathtaking naturalist setting make it stand out for young professionals starting a career and planting roots.

Luther College Student-Athletes Break a Wall to Mark the Launch of Gerdin Fieldhouse Construction
8.6.24 | Decorah News
Surrounded by more than 90 prospective student-athletes and their families, Luther College current student-athletes broke a wall to mark the launch of construction on the $24 million Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.

Cities of the Future: Matt Rauenhorst of Opus Development Company On How to Create Cities That Are More Productive, Efficient and Sustainable
8.27.24 | Medium
As urbanization continues to accelerate, the need for cities to become more productive, efficient, and sustainable has never been greater.

Corsa Apartments Offer Unparalleled Human & Environmental Health & Wellness Benefits
9.24.24 | Our Blog
Corsa is a significant structure with equally significant human and environmental benefits.

Understanding the 2021 IECC and Its Implications on Multifamily Housing in Illinois
10.2.24 | RE Journals
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) sets minimum efficiency requirements for buildings to ensure energy use and emissions reductions over their life span.

Ari on Fourth
10.4.24 | Biz Tuscon
A new 13-story apartment complex in the heart of Downtown Tucson officially opened in August, offering 323 multi-family units for lease.

Associates, Opus Foundation Support Carter Work Project
10.10.24 | Our Blog
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.

2024 Minnesota Family Business Awards: The Opus Group
10.14.24 | Twin Cities Business
Commercial real estate development is not a genteel field.

Design-Build Delivers World-Class Facility for Climate by Design International
10.23.24 | Our Blog
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.

The Big Spend: In a Competitive College Landscape, Universities Investing More on Student Housing, Athletic Facilities
10.31.24 | RE Journals
Colleges are competing for students today, and they're often investing in new student housing and athletic and recreation facilities to attract the interest and tuition dollars of these potential newcomers to their campuses.

Kalaco: Connecting the Past & Future with Art
10.31.24 | Our Blog
Sitting at the prominent intersection of Colfax and Kalamath, Kalaco Apartments serves as a gateway to Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.

Thriving As A Woman In a Male-Dominated Industry: Beth Duyvejonck Of Opus Design Build On The Five Things You Need To Thrive and Succeed as a Woman In a Male-Dominated Industry
11.10.24 | Medium
Courage. Equity work encourages allies to consider what under-represented groups need to be successful; however, women in male-dominated industries are often opposed to personal advocacy for fear that asking for or receiving advocacy will be seen as special treatment and will make them appear weak.

The Opus Group Moves Forward on UNMC Parking Garage
11.13.24 | Grow Omaha
The Opus Group announced that it will begin post-tension construction later this month on a new city-of-Omaha-owned parking garage in the EDGE District, the new University of Nebraska Medical Center multi-use district anchored by the Catalyst Building.

The Opus Group Adds Two Clients to its Distribution Center in Liberty, MO
12.4.24 | Ingrams
Two additional companies will occupy space at the Liberty Heartland Logistics Center as part of its multi-phased development.

TAB USA, Animal Health International Ink Leases at Liberty Heartland Logistics Center in Metro Kansas City
12.5.24 | REBusiness Online
dTAB USA and Animal Health International have inked leases at Liberty Heartland Logistics Center in the Kansas City suburb of Liberty.

We All Belong: Annual United Way Campaign
12.12.24 | Our Blog
Our associates collectively came together to help shape a future where We all Belong!

Central Ohio's Only New Spec Industrial Start Heading into 2025
12.18.24 | Our Blog
33 Commerce Center will offer 250,829 square feet in Marysville's 33 Innovation Park.

Associates Celebrate Founder's Day Company Wide
12.19.24 | Our Blog
We celebrated our annual Founder's Day with company-wide volunteer events.