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Ernesto leads our design team, achieving an even higher level of design excellence. 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

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

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

Joe leads all operations in St. Louis and Kansas City and emphasizes the importance of our collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Downs shared insights on multifamily amenities and units in HREB. Read More

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

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

The Future Builders initiative will focus on introducing and preparing youth for careers in the construction industry. Read More

The 4th annual Building Community Award – honoring our founder’s legacy of giving – launches today. Vote and share the word with your friends, family, coworkers and acquaintances. 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

Our St. Louis and Kansas City general manager shared insights on industrial real estate and investment in Kansas City. Read More

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

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

Ryan shared insights on multifamily development at the Real Estate Summit in St. Louis. 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

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

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

Bill shared his insights on MSPBJ’s Table of Experts. Read More

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

We’re proud to end the year with a list of our most viewed blog posts from the last 12 months. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Industrial 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

Ryan shared insights on multifamily development to the Risk Management Association in St. Louis. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Follow along for 30 stories about the luxury multifamily building in downtown Minneapolis. Read More

Our director of business development received the recognition from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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

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

Our Indianapolis office leader has achieved his Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) Fellow designation. Read More

Don’t miss free food and fun, great raffles and the opportunity to donate to SAVE. 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

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

The third annual Building Community Award – honoring our founder’s legacy of giving – launches today. Vote and share the word with your friends, family, coworkers and acquaintances. Read More

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

Peter Coakley provided insights into The Jones District™ and TOD at an economic development forum in Colorado. Read More

During an interview about the new phase at Paragon Business Park, Chicago developer Matt Kurucz shared insights into the I-55 industrial submarket. 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

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

Joe Downs, vice president of Opus Development Company, L.L.C. in St. Louis, shared insights on the CRE market at the 3rd Annual Winter Classic. 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

Christy Lewis planned and moderated a MNCREW panel that shared insights into TCF’s decision to move from downtown to the suburbs. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doug Swain shared insights on the potential for development in Dayton, Ohio. 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

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

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

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

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 Opus Healthcare construction team chose an innovative tool to maintain a quieter, safer site. 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

Delivering the 1.6-million-square-foot ConAgra Foods Distribution Center in Frankfort, Ind., involved thoughtful and skillful collaboration by the entire project team, resulting in an incredibly successful facility that satisfies ConAgra’s requirements for maximum efficiency and competitive differentiation and empowers their mission of making the food people love. Read More

Read about groundbreaking, noteworthy and transformative projects in news from the last two weeks. Read More

Our Gateway Industrial Center in Des Moines is completed and 100% leased. Read More

Sean Spellman, vice president & general manager, was interviewed by Student Housing Business for their joint ventures article. Read More

Phil Cattanach participated on the Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate/Realtor’s Developer Update panel. Read More

Developer Jason Conway participated in an industrial roundtable for the Des Moines Business Record’s Annual Real Estate Magazine. Read More

Opus Healthcare is uniquely positioned as a single-source provider to navigate the entire real estate process from start to finish, with complete development services, including capital markets access and expertise. We’re providing transformative real estate solutions to improve patient health, provider value and the total care experience. Read More

Dan Young Dixon, AIA, LEED Fellow, and vice president of Opus AE Group, L.L.C. muses on the coincidence of Earth Day and Founder’s Day occurring together. Read More

With the Building Community Award as seed money, Operation Breakthrough turned an underutilized are into a MakerSpace for children to tinker, explore and problem solve. Read More

Voting is open until April 15 for the second annual Building Community Award. Read More

Take a peek into this 6,000-square-foot corporate wellness center. Read More

Using Opus DB3, our integrated design-build approach, our Client Direct Services team is delivering more beds for less than other proposals for ISU. Read More

We implemented an on-site technology package to improve communication and coordination between the field and the office; ultimately improving customer experience. Read More

With the parking structure nearly complete, work on Uptown La Grange is currently underway. Read More

Site utilities are underway at Mount Pleasant. Read More

Matt Rauenhorst shares how collaboration is making Oxbō a stronger development. Read More

The Foundation awarded more than $570k in Impact Fund grants. Read More

The third LEED Gold certified building in Wichita features various sustainable aspects. Read More

Doug receives lifetime appointment in recognition of CRE involvement. Read More

From January to December, news that summarizes our year in real estate. Read More

Following funding from the Opus Foundation®, ULC expanded a Denver revitalization project. Read More

A student housing acknowledgment, a retail development award and NAIOP AZ leadership are in this week’s news. Read More

In-house expertise allows for efficient clean up. Read More

A new space was a blank canvas for a creative tenant improvement. Read More

Read some of our recent news coverage. Read More

Read testimonials from our colleagues at Harrison Street Real Estate Capital and Peak Campus Companies. Read More

The start of construction on a mixed-use building and what is mixed use are in this week’s news. Read More

Construction starts and more in this week’s news. Read More

Julie Ledger and Linda Gonzales recognized for embracing innovation and technology and bringing change to the industry. Read More

Sean Cummings on the Opus Foundation®’s grant to support New Pathways for Youth Read More

The Opus Foundation® recently awarded more than $640,000 in Impact Fund grants to 18 deserving nonprofit organizations. Read More

Our integrated team is a perfect partner for building the ideal space. Read More

With increased demand in multiple sectors, our portfolio in Iowa is growing. Read More

Sean Spellman and Julie Ledger on how our expertise provides necessary flexibility on complex projects. Read More

A healthcare partnership and more are in this week’s news. Read More

Mixed-use construction and development are in this week’s news. Read More

Leith Dumas shares details about The Nic’s award-winning construction Read More

16th annual event continues to support the community. Read More

Institutional, industrial and office work, promotions and new hires are in this week’s news. Read More

Scholarship money recognizes upcoming real estate talent in the Indianapolis area. Read More

Jeff Mertens on the award-winning features of Chicago Tube & Iron’s Eagan facility Read More

12 months, 13 stories and 620 tons of steel: details about the topping out. Read More

Wet weather is changing the focus on site. Read about construction progress. Read More

Scott Shifflett on some of the winning features of Visitation’s Heart & Mind Expansion Read More

Opus Healthcare, promotions and more are in this week’s news. Read More

LEED Fellow Dan Young Dixon on the imminent future of sustainable building. Read More

Our commitment to our construction clients was key to completing The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s. Read More

Voting for the first annual Gerry Rauenhorst Building Community Award will be open until April 17, 2015. Read More

Jeff Mertens shares a letter of commendation from a recent industrial construction project. Read More

Read about construction progress this month at Paragon Business Park in Romeoville, Ill. Read More

With 89% of healthcare facilities managers and executives indicating that safety will have a big influence over facility design in the next five years, safety is an important consideration. Read Larry Pobuda on current safety statistics. Read More

Interior work continues on this 1.6M-square-foot building in Indiana. Read More

Work began on two new buildings at Port Union last month. Read the latest construction details. Read More

Despite the cold and snow, construction continues at Paragon Business Park. Read More

Read the latest update on construction at the ConAgra Foods distribution center. Read More

Christy Lewis, director of business development, on the future of multifamily in Minneapolis Read More

Christy Lewis, director of business development, on present trends in multifamily in Minneapolis Read More

Christy Lewis, director of business development, on multifamily in Minneapolis Read More

In news this week, empty-nesters move to apartments and the hotel outlook for 2015. Read More

Opus Foundation awards over $600k in Impact Fund grants. Read More

Craig Larson, regional VP, shares details about our institutional construction expertise Read More

In the news this week, read about construction employment, construction employment and more. Read More

Larry Pobuda shares details on opening our new office in Phoenix. Read More

In our most popular blog post from 2014, director Tom Becker shares details into wood-framed construction of many of our student housing projects. Read More

In our 3rd most popular blog post from 2014 vice president Dan Young Dixon provides details about The Nic's green features. Read More

In the news this week, we have more details about the Shattuck-St. Mary’s completion. Read More

In our 5th most popular blog post from 2014 real estate manager Nick Murnane shares details about The Nic on Fifth's technology. Read More

In our 7th most popular blog post from 2014 senior director Matt Rauenhorst shares insights into student housing. Read More

In our 8th most popular blog post from 2014 senior director Joe Downs talks about commercial real estate in St. Louis. Read More

In our 10th most popular blog post from 2014, Sean Spellman, vice president and general manager, shares his outlook for the Chicago market in 2014. Read More

In the news this week, Dave Menke is one of 100 people to know, coworking spaces continue to grow and amenities around mixed-use developments. Read More

Julie Ledger, vice president and general manager, on the completion of three new student housing buildings Read More

Dave Menke, president, on Phil Cattanach’s his military career. Read More

The Opus Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to the Kids in Need Foundation. Read More

Opus leaders spend the day volunteering with fellow executives at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s CEO Build Day. Read More

Marquette University honors Gerald Rauenhorst with the Opus College of Engineering Read More

Jim Caesar, vice president, on the testimonials from Cook County, Ill. Read More

Director of project management, Matt Bratzke, on delivering Kohl’s mission Read More

In the news this week, we announced the start of construction on a new industrial project, learned about the trend in bike-friendly developments and more. Read More

Opus projects recognized in August for meeting high standards. Read More

Nick Murnane, real estate manager, reflects on the completion of The Nic on Fifth®, our high-rise luxury apartment complex in Minneapolis. Read More

In the news this week, we offer a sneak peek of The Nic on Fifth® as we welcome our first residents. Read More

Jeff Smith, regional director, on how our integrated team approach solved Gavilon’s request. Read More

Dave Bangasser, president of Opus Design Build, on the honoring of Gerry Rauenhorst Read More

Nick Murnane on the Foundation’s grant to the Salvation Army Read More

How we meet needs in the office sector Read More

In the news this week, we broke ground on ConAgra distribution center, investors flocking to Omaha and more. Read More

Dave Bangasser, president and CEO of Opus Design Build, on his team’s experience partnering with outside firms Read More

Jennifer Koehler, principal, on the benefits of our in-house interior design team Read More

In the news this week, we welcomed Louis Zachary to our Phoenix office, development boom in Ames’ Campustown and more. Read More

Read about our recent student housing work from those who know the buildings best: the student residents. Read More

Jeff Smith, director, on trends in on-campus student housing Read More

New retail and retail trends and office development lead this week’s CRE news. Read More

Senior director of real estate development, Matt Rauenhorst, on our student housing focus. Read More

In the recent commercial real estate news, read about our new hires and office layouts. Read More

COO Tom Shaver on the 15th annual Opus Cup’s success Read More

In the news this week, read about speculative industrial in Chicago, mixed-use developments and the ConAgra Foods groundbreaking. Read More

Director Tom Becker on how we ensure our buildings meet our client’s vision. Read More

Regional safety manager Josh Babiasz on safety techniques to follow when working with excavations and trenches. Read More

In the news this week are updates about Ivy on Fourteenth, downtown Minneapolis, industrial and greenwashing. Check out the informative articles in this week’s news. Read More

Michael Lederle, vice president, on the engineering of the Accenture Tower Skyway. Read More

The 15th annual Opus Cup charity hockey game will be played May 1st in Edina, Minn. Read More

Josh Babiasz, regional safety manager, on fire safety on the jobsite. Read More

Bill Beyer, FAIA, on his background designing institutional facilities and two recently completed projects. Read More

TriZetto Worldwide Headquarters’ award-winning features. Read More

Tom Becker, senior project manager, on The Station on Washington’s award-winning features. Read More

Three projects—The Station on Washington, Saint Thomas Academy Student Activities Center and TriZetto Worldwide Headquarters—have won industry awards. Read More

Director of construction and NAIOP Indiana board member Manish Gandhi on the organization’s University Challenge. Read More

Opus associates and the Opus Foundation® help support Special Olympics of Minnesota. Read More

Regional safety manager Josh Babiasz on some new technologies on the jobsite in Shakopee, Minn. Read More

Principal Gary Schuberth on providing a comprehensive design service to satisfy clients. Read More

Doug Swain, vice president and general manager, on the outlook for Indianapolis and Columbus. Read More

Joe Downs, senior director of real estate development, on the St. Louis market and the demand for development. Read More

Project manager Luke Albers on the construction progress of The Nic on Fifth®. Read More

Project manager Craig Kenmotsu on the creative solutions reached by our unique design-build process. Read More

Senior director Matt Rauenhorst on the Opus Foundation’s recent grant to East Side Neighborhood Services Read More

Denver real estate manager John Bauknight on the boom in Denver. Read More

Matt Bratzke, director of project management in Milwaukee, on the construction outlook for the city in 2014. Read More

Responding to trends where prudent, Opus Design Build, L.L.C. senior project manager Tom Becker on using wood frame construction. Read More

A look back at our volunteering efforts and the Opus Foundation’s grants in 2013. Read More

From Gerry Rauenhorst’s archives: why do we place pine trees on the top of buildings when they’ve topped out? Read More

Grant Peterson, vice president of architecture, on Gary Schuberth’s award-winning home. Read More

Oscar Healy, vice president of construction, on the award-winning Freightquote headquarters office project. Read More

Three of our projects were winners in recent awards ceremony. Read More

Jeff Walker, director of operations, writes about the Opus warehouse (AKA – “the Eagan shop”) and how it creates efficiencies for Opus projects. Read More

Architect Jeffry Magnuson on the Kansas Leadership Center’s sustainable features. Read More

Senior project manager Beth Duyvejonck on using our past experiences to manage quality. Read More

Leith Dumas, senior project manager, on The Nic on Fifth’s construction progress. Read More

Opus construction crews at Visitation School are helping out in the classroom to make the construction process less confusing for the kids. Read More

Iowa director of project management Jeff Smith on high praise from high places. Read More

Our partnership with André’s Confiserie Suisse, 51 Main’s next-door neighbor, has been fulfilling for both parties. Read More

Jeff Smith, director of design-build project management in Iowa, on the continuing relationship with Luther College. Read More

Opus leadership are swinging hammers today with the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. Read More

Senior project manager Karl Ley on the recent completion of AMC’s Theatre Support Center. Read More

Architecture manager Bill Beyer on the dedications of the Luther Aquatic Center and Saint Thomas Academy Student Activities Center. Read More

Developer Tom Lund on VÉLO’s unique appeal to cyclists in a bike-friendly city. Read More

Engineering manager Doug Woolf on the role of structural engineering in Opus’ design-build approach. Read More

Architecture senior manager Ernesto Ruiz-Garcia on Opus’ approach to design. Read More

Industrial investors, particularly REITs, are leading the green building boom. Opus’ LEED Fellow, Dan Young Dixon on this growth. Read More

With markets across the world experiencing more economic balance than they have in years and office employment growing in 2013, our markets are active with new office projects. Marshall Burton talks about the Denver market. Read More

The Opus Foundation continues to build communities across the country with their most recent grant cycle. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adaptive reuse is an attractive option for office tenants, as they look for highly amenitized space to attract and retain top talent while still managing occupancy costs. Read More

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

Stephanie Chitwood develops industrial properties in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, delivering value for diverse clients seeking flexible, well-located real estate. Read More

Multifamily and industrial developments 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

Ben Angelo leads our national student housing development platform, creating vibrant living communities with a client and end-user focus. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we expanded our development initiatives from St. Louis to Kansas City, Devon joined our team to be the boots-on-the-ground developer in KC. Read More

Flexible, beautiful interior spaces can make a world of difference, whether in a residential or office building. Jennifer Koehler leads that group with vision. Read More

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

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

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

Brett Hopper, senior director of real estate development for Opus Development Company, L.L.C., and past chair of Valley Partnership, shared insights on the organization’s present and future with AZ Big Media. Read More

Based on a recommendation from Samantha Brockfield of Glaserworks, the Opus Foundation funded the YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s program. Read thoughts from Samantha. Read More

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

We are starting the year with a substantial pipeline of projects in several vibrant sectors. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The panel discussed growing opportunities in the northwestern corridor of the Denver metro area. 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

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

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

A well-designed workspace is an investment that will help attract talent and keep workers engaged and inspired. As you look to the future, your office space considerations should include location and beyond. Read More

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

Christy Lewis will serve a two-year term on the economic development group’s board. 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

St. Louis vice president Joe Downs was recognized by the Business Journal in their 2017 class of 40 under 40. Read More

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

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

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

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

Our team is constructing the country’s first publicly-owned “green” parking garage for the suburban Denver community. 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 design-build team exceeded expectations on a tight timeline for Freightquote’s suburban Kansas City headquarters. 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 most viewed blog posts from the last 12 months. Read More

Our combined Missouri team, along with development president Dave Menke, had the opportunity to present a panel on our work in mid-tier markets. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

With unique, community-driven projects under our belt, we look to continue building our student housing portfolio with thoughtful developments that contribute to the success of students and the vitality of universities across the country. We take a best practices approach to all of our developments, applying the things we’ve learned from other projects – regardless of sector – to each new project. 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

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

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

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

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

Mark Johnson, senior director of real estate development, appeared on a State of the Market panel for BisNow Denver. Read More

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

Investments to improve our country’s transportation infrastructure have a direct effect on commerce and business. With these improvements, we’re developing well-located industrial buildings, significantly reducing shipping costs and increasing logistical efficiencies for clients. Read More

St. Louis multifamily developer, Ryan Carlie shared insights on the state of the sector at the Midwest Real Estate News’ summit. Read More

Developer Joe Downs appeared on the St. Louis CRE Summit’s Titans Panel Read More

A new corporate headquarters coming to suburban Chicago – in this week’s news. Read More

Bob Steffel and Jed Field earned CHC credentials, supporting our desire to provide the best value to healthcare clients. Read More

The Foundation awarded the Ames nonprofit with a $30,000 Impact Fund grant to support its Habitat Warehouse Sales. Read More

Supporting our communities is just one more way we’re different. Over the past five years, our associates have collectively volunteered 6,300 hours as part of our annual Founder’s Day. Read More

Construction starts in Louisville metro and more in this week’s news. Read More

We’ve developed five key differentiators to our student housing work that make the difference in delivering a successful facility. Read More

Industrial projects in Phoenix and suburban Chicago are in this week’s news. Read More

The mixed-use, multifamily development was recognized for its retail. Read More

The Opus Foundation is making a huge impact in the lives of young families in the Twin Cities by supporting the nonprofit’s Jeremiah Works program. Read More

Banasikowski was awarded the prestigious award from the Polish Government for promoting Polish history in communities outside of the country. Read More

Oscar Healy on his office’s Club Champion recognition. Read More

Matt Rauenhorst’s 40 Under 40 honor is also a recognition of the immense value he adds to clients. Read More

Building sales, skyways and a hot project are in this week’s news Read More

Our Phoenix office saw a lot of activity this week with news in the New York Times and Phoenix Business Journal. Read More

Mixed-use, multifamily, redevelopment, building permits and more are in the news this week. Read More

From market outlooks to construction updates, our top posts of 2015 cover it all. Read More

The Opus DB³ Advantage provides many advantages that results in faster completion, reduced cost and best total value. Read More

In-house financial expertise and access to capital provide flexibility to clients. Read More

St. Louis is a growing, vibrant market. Read More

Employers looking to refresh, expand and renovate are getting best-in-class workplace solutions. Read More

We hosted another exciting campaign this year. Read More

MNSHARP certification recognizes safety efforts on The Nic on Fifth® and Xcel Energy @ 401 Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis. Read More

Read thoughts from the project managers continuing our relationship with Gander Mountain. Read More

Our truly-integrated design-build model delivered for King Shan. Read More

Some tech firms choose to stay in the suburbs and more in this week’s news Read More

Associate-staffed Action Teams in all Opus offices help support the mission of the Opus Foundation® and live out Opus’ stewardship mission. Read More

Joe Downs on the Opus Foundation®’s grant supporting early childhood development Read More

A completed distribution center for ConAgra Foods and a new capital markets leader are in this week's news. Read More

A mid-year report and increased location convenience for patients are in this week’s news. Read More

A new developer and more are in this week’s news. Read More

Project completions and starts are in the news this week. Read More

Construction work continues in suburban Chicago on Paragon Business Park. Read More

Recent development and construction completions and starts are in the news. Read More

Demolition, new hires and more are in this week’s news. Read More

Scholarship money recognizes upcoming real estate talent in the Denver area. Read More

Jessica Coyle on the project milestone and current progress. Read More

Preparing for completion, the crews at ConAgra are wrapping up the final construction tasks. Read More

Warehouse announcements, retail tenants, demolition and more are in the news this week. Read More

Spec industrial, retail leases and promotions are in the news this week. Read More

The Nic on Fifth®, ArborBLU and a retiring city administrator are in this week’s news. Read More

New hires and industrial work are in this news this week. Read More

From preschoolers to people who’ve lived in their homes for more than 50 years, associates provided assistance to individuals of all ages. Read More

The Opus Foundation supported the recent NAIOP Minnesota University Real Estate Challenge. Read More

Read details about Verve, NAIOP Colorado’s 2014 Multifamily Development of the Year. Read More

Jim Caesar, regional vice president, on Fresh Express – Streamwood’s recent LEED Silver certification Read More

The 16th Annual Opus Cup charity hockey game will be played April 8 in St Louis Park, Minn. Read More

Craig Larson shares a story told by Patty Travers, chief operating officer of Shattuck-St. Mary’s school. Read More

Spec development and multifamily projects are in the news this week. Read More

Some of our recent and current work are in the news this week! Read More

Joe Downs, senior director of real estate development, shares insights into St. Louis’ outlook for 2015. Read More

In this week’s news, read about the lease at I-88 Gateway Logistics Center, top trends for 2015 and more. Read More

In the news this week, The Nic on Fifth® in Architecture MN, Port Union in GlobeSt.com and more. Read More

Construction resumes this month on Xcel’s headquarters expansion. Read More

In the news this week, the graying of America, vacancy rates and more. Read More

Tim Murnane, chief executive officer, on the Foundation’s grant to Twin Cities RISE! Read More

Doug Swain on the Opus Foundation’s grant to support STEM initiatives at Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Read More

In news this week, we announced two projects and more. Read More

Peter Coakley, senior vice president and general manager, on partnering with the Jones family in Colorado. Read More

Sean Spellman on activity in the Chicago market Read More

A summary of our year as covered by the media Read More

In our 2nd most popular blog post from 2014, regional vice president Craig Larson shares details about how our team is structured to serve clients across the U.S. Read More

If you've ever wondered why a pine tree is placed on top of a building at topping out, here's your answer. Read More

In our 4th most popular blog post from 2014 project manager Scott Shifflett provides details about Saint Thomas Academy's award-winning student center. Read More

In our 6th most popular blog post from 2014 project manager Luke Albers shares a construction update on The Nic on Fifth, which was completed in November. Read More

In the news this week, announcing the completion of The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Chicago has second most luxury retail storefronts and more. Read More

In our 9th most popular blog post from 2014 real estate manager John Bauknight shares his outlook for the Denver market in 2014. Read More

In the news this week, Ryan Carlie joins our team, Chicago CBD office market looks good and more. Read More

Jason Conway, director of real estate development, on developing healthy buildings Read More

In the news this week, student housing completions, downtown transformations and metro construction numbers. Read More

In the news this week, we completed four projects with Gander Mountain, Chicago industrial rents hit pre-recession levels and more. Read More

The Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region presented The Opus Group with two awards for the Kansas Leadership Center. Read More

2014 United Way Campaign Chair Mary Weber, on the success of the week and “The Power of Ten”. Read More

Architecture manager Bill Beyer, FAIA, on programming: the first step in the design process. Read More

In the news this week, we announced plans for two speculative industrial buildings, hosted a grand opening celebration and more. Read More

Senior vice president, Pete Carlson, on transit-oriented developments Read More

Lisa Billing, project architect, on the benefits of using BIM Read More

In the news this week, we welcomed students to Venue at Dinkytown and Mike Yungerman shares how he got started in the industry. Read More

Matt Bratzke, regional director, shares compliments from a project supplier Read More

John Bauknight on the Opus Foundation’s support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Read More

In the news this week, new student housing projects open and impact the neighborhoods in positive ways. Read More

In the news this week, we’re helping King Shan expand and Shattuck-St. Mary’s renovate and construction lending is increasing. Read More

The Foundation awarded more than $950,000 in grants. Read More

Craig Larson on the groundbreaking of ConAgra’s new distribution center Read More

Doug Swain, VP and general manager, on real estate activity in his market Read More

Some updates on a St. Paul project in the planning stages and a boom in central Ohio in this week’s news Read More

Tim Murnane, CEO, on our 3rd annual Founder’s Day event Read More

George Parrino, project manager, on two key safety features for our student housing projects. Read More

In this week’s news, read about two new projects, greener skyscrapers and prefab construction. Read More

Tom Becker, director, on unique aspects of student housing construction Read More

Senior interior designer Katie Pope on ensuring a unique student housing project Read More

Dave Menke, president, on our student housing work Read More

Regional safety manager Josh Babiasz on the safety aspects of demolition Read More

Opus Design Build’s Mark Baird received the American Subcontractor Association of Colorado’s Project Manager of the Year award. Read More

Pete Carlson on NAIOP Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge Read More

In the news this week are announcements of institutional completions and industrial beginnings. Read More

In the news this week are institutional design and construction announcements abd population expansion plans in Minneapolis. Read More

Student housing announcements top our news this week. Check out the informative articles in this week’s news. Read More

Gerry Rauenhorst, a business leader with a steadfast commitment to God, family and The Opus Group passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Read More

John Lewis, director of engineering, on the advantages of our in-house engineering expertise. Read More

Tim Callahan, senior project manager, on how our design-build process helped us deliver Gavilon’s vision. Read More

Vice president Oscar Healy on the unique advantages provided by our structure. Read More

Project manager Scott Shifflett on the award-winning features of the Saint Thomas Academy Student Activities Center. Read More

Vice president and LEED Fellow Dan Young Dixon on The Nic on Fifth’s sustainable features. Read More

The Nic on Fifth® will be a leader in technology for residents. Read More

A look at the stats for 2013 and the beginning of 2014. Read More

Vice president Oscar Healy on the strong residential market in Kansas City. Read More

Senior interior designer Katie Pope on the process and inspiration for The Station on Washington’s interior design. Read More

Iowa director of design-build project management, Jeff Smith, on the positive outlook for the state. Read More

Sean Spellman, vice president and general manager, on the outlook for the Chicago market. Read More

Opus Design Build, L.L.C. president and CEO Dave Bangasser on the unique organization of our team of experts. Read More

The Opus Foundation® focuses on five key areas to build community. Read More

Vice president of development Mike Yungerman on industrial resurgence and our spec projects. Read More

An overview of the Foundation’s recent grant cycle. Read More

Grant Peterson on how Gary Schuberth planned and built his own award-winning home. Read More

The Kansas Health Foundation’s vision for the Kansas Leadership Center allowed Opus’ Gary Schuberth an opportunity to show his strengths. Read More

Karl Ley, senior project manager, on this important milestone for 51 Main. Read More

Vice president Craig Larson on progress at Valley Park Business Center in Shakopee, Minn. Read More

Grant Peterson, vice president of architecture, takes a look at the design intent of principal Gary Schuberth’s home. Read More

Matt Rauenhorst, senior director of real estate development, on The Station on Washington’s retail component. Read More

Jeff Smith, director of project management, shines the spotlight on DBIA Mid-America Region Honor award winner Iowa Army National Guard AFRC Complex. Read More

Opus’ Gary Schuberth took extra steps to understand Kansas Leadership Center’s classroom and conference center needs. Read More

Dave Menke, executive vice president, on Phil Cattanach’s addition to the Minneapolis development team and his military career. Read More

Project manager Mark Baird on topping out on Verve luxury apartments in downtown Denver. Read More

Senior project manager Beth Duyvejonck on the importance of managing a project schedule in our design-build model Read More

Mike Yungerman, vice president of Opus Development Company, L.L.C., on breaking ground in North Aurora, Ill. Read More

General superintendent George Myhre on making safety the top priority on our design-build job sites. Read More

After a week of volunteer service, pledging and fundraising, employees share why they choose to Live United. Read More

Building on a long tradition of service, employees will partner with the United Way with a week full of fundraising and volunteer activities. Read More

LEED Fellow Dan Young Dixon on alternative sustainable rating systems. Read More

Mike Yungerman, vice president of Opus Development Company, L.L.C. on the Opus Foundation’s grant to Chicago’s Big Shoulders Fund. Read More

Opus’s architects are using technology to inform design decisions. Architecture VP Dean Newins on how this helps clients. Read More

With the intention of creating an inviting space, the University’s campus Living Room was designed. Read More

Senior interior designer Katie Pope on the role interior designers play in Opus’ design-build approach. Read More

Architecture senior manager Pete Lewis on Opus’ approach to project architecture. Read More

Dean Newins, vice president of Opus AE Group, L.L.C., shares his thoughts on the benefits of Opus’ approach to design. Read More

With people migrating back to the urban core and low vacancy rates, residential development and construction are trending. Celeste Tanner on residential development in Denver. Read More

Our took on a formidable challenge when our Kansas City team promised to deliver Freightquote’s Headquarters in 12 months, and we met that challenge! Read More

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. Read More