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Thought Leadership: Alex Vulic on the Importance of Location for Industrial Users

Alex Vulic responded to Heartland Real Estate Business’ June Question of the Month on trending industrial features. Here, he expands on his response.

Notable: Overcoming Land Acquisition Challenges in Chandler, AZ

9.4.25 | Blog Post

This Q&A with Matt Visnansky, Vice President & General Manager of Real Estate Development, sheds light on a complex land acquisition in Chandler, AZ.

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Thought Leadership: Chris Trosper & Mike Anthony on Creative Development Solutions

9.2.25 | Blog Post

Chris Trosper and Mike Anthony discuss the benefits of thinking creatively about potential development sites.

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Notable: AFC Industries’ Tenant Improvements Focus on Office Spaces

8.26.25 | Blog Post

The tenant improvements we completed for AFC Industries were primarily focused on three distinct office spaces in the 164,000-square-foot warehouse in our Northridge 80|35 development.

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Thought Leadership: Matt Rauenhorst on Supporting Inclusive Growth

8.12.25 | Blog Post

Matt shared his perspective on how to drive inclusive growth in the Twin Cities during a panel discussion hosted by Capital Analytics Associates.

Notable: Please, Allow Us to Repeat Ourselves

7.31.25 | Blog Post

Learn why clients trust us with their design-build projects again and again.

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Notable: OTR’s Tenant Improvements Power Productivity

7.22.25 | Blog Post

With just a few tenant improvements, our Storz Warehouse building gave OTR Engineered Solutions the space it needed to improve productivity.

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Thought Leadership: Mike Yungerman on the Impact of Tariffs

7.17.25 | Blog Post

Mike participated in a panel discussion on the impact of tariffs on development, construction and leasing hosted by NAIOP Chicago.

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Giving: Opus Foundation Awards Over $1.5 Million in Impact Fund Grants

7.15.25 | Blog Post

With a commitment to help build communities and support efforts that make them better places to live, work and raise families, the Opus Foundation recently awarded over $1.5 million in grants to deserving nonprofit organizations across the country.

Recognition: Climate by Design International Wins a Minnesota Real Estate Journal Award

7.8.25 | Blog Post

It’s always an honor when our work is recognized within the industry as award-worthy.

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Recognition: Opus Named to Largest General Contractors List by Business Journal

6.26.25 | Blog Post

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published their list of the 50 largest general contractors in the Twin Cities reported by construction revenue.

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Notable: TurbinePROs Tenant Improvements Optimize Operations

6.19.25 | Blog Post

TurbinePROs signed a lease before we broke ground on a new speculative development, which allowed us to efficiently build out highly customized tenant improvements and features for them.

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Recognition: GlobeSt.com Names Nick Murnane a 2025 CRE Aspiring Leader

6.17.25 | Blog Post

GlobeSt.com’s CRE Aspiring Leader Award recognizes ambitious and talented commercial real estate professionals under the age of 40.

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Recognition: Sun Empire’s Sale/Land Acquisition Wins 2025 CoStar Impact Award

6.12.25 | Blog Post

Our 147-acre land sale is the catalyst for Philip Morris International’s anticipated $1 billion economic impact in the greater Denver area.

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Notable: Excelling at Master Planning

6.10.25 | Blog Post

Jay Fourniea, Vice President of Architecture, shares details of our master planning process and how we are uniquely qualified to collaborate with clients to uncover their optimal future state.

Thought Leadership: Dean Newins & Beth Duyvejonck on Maximizing the Integrated Design Services Model

6.5.25 | Blog Post

In an article for AIA Minnesota Enter, Dean Newins and Beth Duyvejonck discuss the benefits of an integrated approach.

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Giving: City Year Kansas City Named 2025 Building Community Award Winner

6.3.25 | Blog Post

Working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities throughout Kansas City, as the recipient of this year’s Building Community Award, City Year Kansas City will receive a $72,000 grant from the Opus Foundation.

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Notable: Optimism Amidst Tariff Uncertainty

5.29.25 | Blog Post

Tom Becker, President & Chief Executive Officer of Opus Design Build, shares his thoughts on how our design-build delivery model can help ease concerns about the potential impact of tariffs on construction materials costs.

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Thought Leadership: Chris Trosper on Industrial Growth Opportunities in Des Moines

5.15.25 | Blog Post

Chris Trosper shares his insights on the industrial market during the Business Record’s Commercial Real Estate Trends and Issues Forum.

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Giving: Opus Foundation Grant Helps Develop Future CRE Professionals at University of St. Thomas

5.1.25 | Blog Post

The Opus Foundation’s $1.5 million grant, given in 2021, has had a lasting impact on students enrolled in the University of St. Thomas’ Real Estate Program.

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