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Recognition: Connect CRE Honors Shanna Strowbridge with Women in Real Estate Award

Shanna’s latest recognition adds to a growing list of industry honors celebrating her leadership and contributions to commercial real estate.

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Notable: Celebrating Construction Inclusion Week

10.13.26 | Blog Post

Building a stronger construction workforce by opening doors, developing talent and strengthening communities.

Thought Leadership: Nick Murnane on a More Measured Approach to Industrial Development

10.8.26 | Blog Post

In an interview with Heartland Real Estate Business, Nick shares why thoughtful phasing, strong locations and the right product are increasingly important to successful industrial development.

Recognition: BAE Systems’ New Facility Earns CREDA Award of Excellence

10.1.26 | Blog Post

We’re thrilled to announce that our work on BAE Systems’ state-of-the-art Maple Grove facility has earned industry recognition.

News Release: Opus Expands Capital Capabilities with Hiring of Mark Kunkel as Senior Vice President of Capital Formation & Investment Strategy

9.24.26 | News Release

Mark Kunkel has joined Opus in a newly created position to help diversify our capital formation and investment strategies.

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Associate Spotlight: Jeff Walker – The Story Keeper

8.25.26 | Blog Post

Meet Jeff Walker, Director of Operations, who is honoring the people who shaped his life by preserving their stories, living their values and passing both on to the next generation.

Recognition: Scott Shifflett Named a Notable Minnesota Leader in Construction

8.18.26 | Blog Post

The annual Twin Cities Business magazine award recognizes exceptional leaders in architecture, design and construction.

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Recognition: Dayton Parkway Business Center Earns Finance & Commerce Top Projects of 2025 Honor

8.11.26 | Blog Post

We’re thrilled Dayton Parkway Business Center was celebrated among the best projects in 2025.

Thought Leadership: Beth Duyvejonck on How Girl Scouts Is Helping to Build Future Construction Professionals

8.6.26 | Blog Post

The construction industry's workforce challenges won't be solved at the hiring stage – they must be addressed years earlier.

Recognition: Twin Cities Business Inducts Tim Murnane into Minnesota Business Hall of Fame

7.30.26 | Blog Post

One of Minnesota’s highest business honors recognizes Tim’s impact over an esteemed 46-year career in commercial real estate.

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News Release: Opus’ Arcadia Development Secures Major Tenants Ahead of Completion

7.23.26 | News Release

Global leaders UBS Financial Services Inc. and CBRE have committed to Arcadia, underscoring the quality and appeal of the Class A office development, which is now 71% preleased more than six months ahead of completion.

Recognition: GlobeSt. Recognizes Shanna Strowbridge for Her Significant Achievements

7.14.26 | Blog Post

National CRE industry platform GlobeSt. has announced its 2026 Women of Influence, and Shanna Strowbridge is among the honorees.

Notable: How F45 and FS8 Training and Corsa Are Strengthening Community Together

7.9.26 | Blog Post

Thoughtful mixed-use tenant selection supports mutual success at Corsa Apartments.

Notable: Building Bergari Solutions the Infrastructure to Meet Data Center Demands

7.1.26 | Blog Post

Supporting Bergari's data center-adjacent manufacturing operations meant detailed planning for complex equipment, infrastructure and building modifications at Johnny Cake Business Center.

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Giving: Opus Foundation Awards Over $1.9 Million in Impact Fund Grants

6.23.26 | 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 $1.9 million in grants to deserving nonprofit organizations across the country.

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Recognition: Opus Named to Largest General Contractors Lists

6.18.26 | Blog Post

In a show of regional strength, our Minneapolis and Charlotte offices earned spots on their local Business Journals’ largest general contractors lists.