Making it Big
Did the early settlers of Minnesota foreshadow the state’s current commercial building prowess?
March 2008
Ames Construction
Headquartered in Burnsville, Ames specializes in roads, bridges, and heavy-industrial projects.
March 2008
Kraus-Anderson Construction
The oldest (founded in 1897), the fifth-largest, and the most prolific builder in terms of the number of the projects in Minnesota.
March 2008
M. A. Mortenson
Along with its work in the medical and arts markets, Mortenson has done numerous sports facilities, and is the builder of the new Twins and Gophers stadiums.
March 2008
Opus Corporation
Minnesota’s largest commercial builder, Minnetonka-based Opus is known for its imposing, large-scale projects.
March 2008
Ryan Companies US
Ryan handles many built-to-suit projects for corporate clients like Target and Home Depot, and recently completed several large retail projects. Hotels are another specialty.
March 2008
Weis Builders
Though its portfolio is diverse, Weis is known particularly for its projects for social-services agencies, including Presbyterian Homes and Lutheran Social Services.
March 2008
Intelligent Interiors
It’s an increasingly common scenario for contractors that transform bare-bones or outdated facilities into efficient, welcoming new workspaces.
February 2008
The Myth of the Instant Main Street
Real estate developers sound off on the limitations of mixed-use projects.
December 2007
The Center of Contention
Its location is upscale, but the Wayzata Bay Center has seen better days. Plans to update the site have come and gone. Now a new proposal includes retail, condos, senior housing, even office and hotel space.
December 2007
Common Interest
Tenant-in-common investments have experienced meteoric growth in the past five years. Where's the market headed now?
September 2007
Rolling on the River
Once a purely utilitarian feature in the Minneapolis-St. Paul landscape, the Mississippi River is drawing some of the area's showiest development projects to its shores.
September 2007
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