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News Release Archive

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5/16/2012
Opus Development Corporation to Build Luxury Residential Development in Village of Lisle
Opus Development Corporation announced plans to begin development and construction of a new luxury apartment complex in Lisle, Ill. The four-story Arboretum Landmark will add a unique style of high-end living to the growing Lisle community.
5/14/2012
John Bauknight Joins Opus Development Corporation as Real Estate Manager
Opus Development Corporation announced today the addition of John Bauknight as a real estate manager in the Denver office.
5/3/2012
Opus Design Build, L.L.C. Wins Contract for Church of St. Peter
Opus Design Build announced today that it has been awarded a contract to construct a 7,000-square-foot addition to the Church of St. Peter in Delano, Minn.
4/20/2012
Opus Development Corporation Announces Tenants for Phase II of Shoppes at Fox River
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) announced today that T.J Maxx, Ulta Salon and Cosmetics, Rue 21, and Charming Charlie’s will be the first tenants in the second phase of their Shoppes at Fox River retail development in Waukesha.
4/17/2012
The Opus Group® Completes Construction of Industrial Facility
The Des Moines office of The Opus Group announced that it has completed construction on a new 300,000-square-foot industrial facility for a Fortune 100 company.
4/10/2012
Opus Design Build, L.L.C. Selected to Build Saint Thomas Academy Student Activities Center
Opus Design Build, L.L.C. announced today that it was awarded a contract by Saint Thomas Academy to design and construct a new 95,000-square-foot student activities center at the school’s campus in Mendota Heights, Minn.
4/5/2012
The Opus Group® Awarded Build-to-Suit Contract for New Worldwide Headquarters for The TriZetto Group, Inc.
Opus Development Corporation announced today that they have been awarded a build-to-suit contract to develop, design and construct the new 165,000-square-foot worldwide headquarters for The TriZetto Group Inc., in Denver.
3/29/2012
The Opus Group® Names Richard Figueroa Director of Capital Markets
The Opus Group today named Richard Figueroa to the newly created position of Director of Capital Markets.
3/21/2012
Opus Development Corporation Selected to Build Gander Mountain Retail Store
Opus Development Corporation announced today that it has been selected to develop, design and build a new 52,000-sqaure-foot retail store for Gander Mountain Company in Valdosta, Ga.
2/24/2012
Opus Development Corporation Completes Land Transaction
Opus Development Corporation today announced the sale of a parcel of land in Shakopee, Minn. to Seattle-based SanMar® Corporation for an undisclosed sum.
2/15/2012
The Opus Group® and Amstar to Build Luxury Apartments in Downtown Denver
Opus Development Corporation, in partnership with Amstar, announced today plans to build a new high-rise luxury apartment building in downtown Denver. Located at 1490 Delgany St., the 10-story building will offer a variety of luxury amenities.
1/18/2012
Ryan Holcomb Joins Opus Development Corporation as Project Manager
Opus Development Corporation today announced the addition of Ryan Holcomb as a project manager in the Indianapolis office.
1/4/2012
Opus Foundation Awards more than $100,000 to Milwaukee-Area Organizations
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) and the Opus Foundation today announced grants of more than $100,000 to support ten southeastern Wisconsin nonprofit organizations.
12/22/2011
Opus Development Corporation Announces Sale of Industrial Facility
Opus Development Corporation today announced the sale of two buildings. An industrial facility in Des Moines, Iowa was sold to HSA Commercial Inc. for an undisclosed sum, and an office facility in Glenview, Illinois was sold to Northwestern Memorial
12/2/2011
Opus Development Corporation Completes New Facilities on Fire-Damaged Patrick Cudahy Site
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) announced today the completion of a 55,000-square-foot dry storage facility and connecting corridor on the site of the fire-damaged Patrick Cudahy, Inc. plant.
10/25/2011
Industrial Lease Signed at Opus Business Center at Rickenbacker in Ohio
Opus Development Corporation today announced that Union Supply Company, Inc., signed a long-term lease agreement for 315,534-square-feet in building seven at Opus Business Center at Rickenbacker in Groveport, Ohio.
10/18/2011
The Opus Group™ Completes Construction on Armed Forces Readiness Center Complex for Iowa National Guard
he Opus Group™ announced the completion of construction on the new Armed Forces Readiness Center Complex for the Iowa Army National Guard.
10/12/2011
Opus’ Dan Young Dixon Named to First-Ever LEED Fellow Class
The Opus Group™ is pleased to announce that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has awarded Dan Young Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, director of architecture for Opus AE Group, Inc., the prestigious LEED Fellow designation.
10/11/2011
The Opus Group™ Breaks Ground on New Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Corporate Headquarters in New Jersey
The Opus Group™ and Church & Dwight Co., Inc., celebrated the ground breaking on a new 250,000-square-foot corporate headquarter campus in Ewing, N.J. , where Church & Dwight Co., Inc., is relocating and consolidating offices.
9/28/2011
The Opus Group™ Awarded Contract to Develop a New Corporate Headquarters for Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
The Opus Group announced today that they have been awarded a contract to design and build a new 250,000-square-foot corporate headquarter campus for Church & Dwight Co., Inc., in the Princeton, N.J., area.
9/21/2011
The Opus Group™ to Build 33-Story Luxury Apartment Building in Downtown Minneapolis
Opus Development Corporation announced today plans to build a new high-rise luxury apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. Located at the corner of Nicollet Mall and South 5th Street, the 33-story luxury apartment building will be the first new...
9/8/2011
Opus Closes $32 Million in Loans for Two Major Construction Projects
Opus Development Corporation announced today the closing of two loans with TCF Bank totaling more than $32 million. The loans will fund projects in Des Moines, Iowa and Minneapolis.
9/6/2011
Opus Development Corporation Announces Lease of an Industrial Facility to Electrolux
Opus Development Corporation announced today that a long-term lease agreement has been signed with Electrolux Home Products, Inc. for 495,454-square-feet of space in Minooka Ridge II, located in the I-80 corridor at 801 Midpoint Road, Minooka, Ill.
8/22/2011
Opus Development Corporation Completes Expansion of Weyco Headquarters
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) announced today the completion of a 52,000-square-foot mezzanine addition to Weyco Group, Inc.’s (Weyco) Glendale, Wis., headquarters. The mezzanine was completed on a tight timeline, following
7/12/2011
Sean Spellman Joins Chicago Office of Opus Development Corporation as Vice President and General Manager
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Sean Spellman will join its Chicago office as vice president and general manager.
7/12/2011
Opus Development Corporation Announces Promotion of Matthew Bratzke
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) announced today that Matthew Bratzke has been promoted to Director of Project Management.
6/22/2011
Opus Development Corporation Contracted to Build New Offices for CSG Systems
The Denver office of Opus Development Corporation announced today that CSG Systems International selected McWhinney and The Opus Group to develop a 208,000-square-foot, two building corporate campus in Omaha, Neb.
6/21/2011
Opus Development Corporation Recognized by Association of General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus) was recognized with three awards at the annual Association of General Contractors (AGC) of Greater Milwaukee’s Past President’s & Awards night.
6/1/2011
Opus Development Corporation Announces Sale of Oakview Building I
Opus Development Corporation announced today the sale of Oakview Building I in Oakview Corporate Park in West Dundee, Ill., to a Boston-based real estate advisor for an undisclosed sum, with the sale closing on April 22, 2011.
6/1/2011
Opus Development Corporation Announces Sale of Airwest Building 9
Opus Development Corporation announced today the sale of Airwest Building 9 at Plainfield Business Center at Airwest in Plainfield, Ind., to Founders Fund I, LLP for an undisclosed sum, with the sale closing on April 18, 2011.
5/26/2011
Opus Development Corporation Begins Construction on Stadium Village Flats
Opus Development Corporation announced the start of construction on Stadium Village Flats, an apartment and retail complex located in Stadium Village near the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus.
5/19/2011
Tom Lund Joins Opus Development Corporation as Vice President of Real Estate Development
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Tom Lund has joined Opus Development Corporation as vice president of real estate development.
4/27/2011
Celeste Tanner Joins Opus Development Corporation as Senior Manager
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Celeste Tanner has been hired as senior manager in the Denver office.
4/26/2011
Opus Development Corporation Completes Construction on Marquette University’s Eckstein Hall, Receives LEED® Silver Certification
The Milwaukee Office of Opus Development Corporation announced the completion of construction on Marquette University’s new law school building, Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall. The 205,000-sqaure-foot, $85 million project opened its doors to students and...
4/20/2011
Opus Development Corporation to Expand Weyco Headquarters
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation announced today a project with Weyco Group, Inc. to expand their Glendale, Wisconsin headquarters. Opus will construct a 52,000 square-foot mezzanine to provide additional space needed to accommodate...
4/7/2011
Opus Design Build Announces Two New Contracts in Kansas City Area
Opus Design Build, L.L.C. announced today that it was awarded two contracts with Caymus Real Estate in the Kansas City market. Opus will build a new office building at Park Place in Leawood, Kan., and a grocery-anchored retail project at The Crossroads...
4/5/2011
John Gelderman Joins Opus Development Corporation as Senior Vice President of National Retail Development
Opus Development Corporation announced today that John Gelderman has been hired as Senior Vice President of National Retail Development.
4/5/2011
Opus Design Build Contracted by Oneida Cold Storage and Warehouse to Expand Facility
Opus Design Build, L.L.C. announced today that it was awarded a contract by Oneida Cold Storage and Warehouse to build a 140,000-square-foot expansion at the company’s facility in Henderson, Colo.
3/31/2011
Julie Ledger Named Vice President and General Manager of Opus Development Corporation’s Milwaukee Office
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Julie Ledger has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the company’s Milwaukee office.
3/29/2011
Opus Announces Sale of Highland Landmark V Office Building
Opus Development Corporation today announced the sale of the Highland Landmark V office building in Downers Grove, Illinois to Highland V-CPF LLC for an undisclosed sum, with the sale closing March 14, 2011.
3/28/2011
Marshall Burton Joins the Denver Office of Opus Development Corporation as Senior Vice President and General Manager
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Marshall Burton has joined the Denver office as Senior Vice President and General Manager.
3/14/2011
Opus Development Corporation Contracted to Build Industrial Facility
The Des Moines office of Opus Development Corporation announced today that it executed a long term build-to-suit for lease with a Fortune 100 company for a new 300,000-square-foot industrial facility in Des Moines, Iowa.
2/22/2011
Opus Development Corporation-Built Marquette University Law School Receives LEED® -Silver Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council has officially awarded Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall, the new Law School facility at Marquette University, with LEED® – Silver Certification. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally...
2/23/2011
Opus Design Build to Upgrade two Residence Halls at Luther College
Opus Design Build, L.L.C., announced today a project with Luther College to renovate two residence halls on the Decorah, Iowa campus. This is a two-phase renovation project where residential towers, Miller Hall and Dieseth Hall, will receive upgrades.
2/14/2011
Building Designed and Built by The Opus Group Receives LEED Gold Certification
Opus Design Build, L.L.C., announced today that Kansas State University’s School of Leadership Studies building, designed and built by The Opus Group, received LEED Gold certification.
1/19/2011
Manish Gandhi Joins Opus Development Corporation
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Manish B. Gandhi has joined Opus Development’s Indianapolis office as a Senior Project Manager.
1/12/2011
Dennis Power Named Chief Financial Officer at Opus Holding, Inc. and Opus Holding, L.L.C.
Dennis Power has been promoted to chief financial officer at Opus Holding, Inc. and Opus Holding, LLC., the companies that own Opus Development Corporation, Opus Design Build, L.L.C and Opus AE Group, Inc., the family of national commercial real estate...
1/11/2011
Tony Phelps Joins Opus Development Corporation
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Tony Phelps will join the Minneapolis office as a Senior Director of Real Estate Development.
1/10/2011
Opus Signs Sara Lee Corporation for Plainfield Business Center Space
Opus Development Corporation announced today that Sara Lee Corporation has signed a lease for approximately 281,000 square feet of space at Plainfield Business Center at Airwest in Plainfield, Ind.
1/10/2011
The Opus Group Announces Acquisition of Opus Northwest Land Holdings
Opus Holding, L.L.C., a member of The Opus Group, announced today that one of its affiliates has acquired all the remaining Minnesota and South Dakota land holdings of Opus Northwest, L.L.C. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
12/20/2010
Milwaukee Office of The Opus Group to Relocate to Downtown Milwaukee
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation will be relocating from their current office space at the Honey Creek Corporate Center to a downtown Milwaukee location. Opus recently signed a lease to occupy 6,311 square feet of office space in...
12/13/2010
Opus Announces Mead Johnson Lease Expansion
Opus Development Corporation today announced that Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (NYSE: MJN) signed a long-term lease expansion at the Opus Gateway office building located within The Glen mixed-use development in Glenview, Ill. Mead Johnson expanded...
12/8/2010
Milwaukee Office of The Opus Group Gains National Recognition
The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corporation (Opus), a full-service design build and development firm, and affiliate of The Opus Group, recently received national recognition from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for work completed...
12/6/2010
Opus to Develop Stadium Village Flats
The Opus Group announced the purchase of three parcels of land in the Stadium Village area near the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus on which an apartment and retail complex to be known as Stadium Village Flats will be developed.
11/22/2010
Burr Ridge Village Center Holiday Stroll Set for December 11
This year, Santa and Jingles the Elf will be joined by Clifford the Big Red Dog and the Cat in the Hat as they savor the magic of the holidays at Burr Ridge Village Center’s fourth-annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m.
11/4/2010
Opus Announces Lease Signing and Project Completion in Chicago Market
Opus Development Corporation today announced a long-term lease agreement with Cloverhill Pastry-Vend, LLC for a 291,814-square-foot industrial building within the Opus-developed Cicero Business Center, a 553,539-square-foot, two-building industrial...
9/30/2010
David Everson Assumes Leadership of Opus Chicago Office
David Everson has been named general manager of the Chicago office of Opus Development Corporation, where he will be responsible for pursuing commercial real estate development and investment opportunities, and for leading development operations.