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graphic with words "1.9 million sf completed in 2013. 3.6 million sf under construction (that's > 62 football fields). Industrial and Residential continue to gain momentum. 4 industrial and 7 residential projects currently under construction."

By the Numbers: A Look Back at 2013 and Ahead into 2014

3.10.14 | Blog Post

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

The Fresh Market Center was developed by the Opus Development Company retail team.

Opus Completes The Fresh Market Retail Center in Chicago Suburb

3.4.14 | News Release

Opus announces the completion of construction on the grocery-anchored development, The Fresh Market Center.

industrial development, industrial construction

New Technologies in Use on the Jobsite

3.3.14 | Blog Post

Josh Babiasz on some new technologies on the jobsite in Shakopee, Minn.

Final exterior image of The Station on Washington Student Housing Development in Minneapolis

What’s in a Name? Design Process and Inspiration for The Station on Washington

2.28.14 | Blog Post

The Station on Washington provided endless possibilities and excitement, but the interior concept was one that fit right into place with ease.

The Right Experts in Any Location

2.7.14 | Blog Post

Dave Bangasser on the unique organization of our team of experts.

suburban residential construction, multifamily construction

Tapping the Creative Process for Structural Solutions

1.29.14 | Blog Post

While designing Avant at the Arboretum, local building codes presented a challenge—and an opportunity—for us to put our design-build process to the test.

woman sitting outside on sidewalk with laptop computer

Building Community in Minneapolis with East Side Neighborhood Services

1.24.14 | Blog Post

Matt Rauenhorst on the Opus Foundation’s recent grant to East Side Neighborhood Services

Opus Foundation Continues Building Community with November Grant Cycle

1.23.14 | Blog Post

An overview of the Foundation’s recent grant cycle.

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Ryan Zink Joins Denver Office

1.16.14 | News Release

The Opus Group announced today the addition of Ryan Zink as Project Manager in the Denver office.

Kansas Leadership Center, institutional construction, institutional design

Thinking in Three, or Maybe Four, Dimensions

1.13.14 | Blog Post

Executing the Kansas Health Foundation’s vision for the Kansas Leadership Center allowed us an opportunity to show our strengths.

Construction Trend Brings Time and Cost Savings to Projects

1.10.14 | Blog Post

Responding to trends were prudent, Tom Becker on using wood frame construction.

The Significance of Pine Trees Atop Construction Buildings

12.23.13 | Blog Post

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

In the Spotlight: The Station on Washington

12.13.13 | Blog Post

Matt Rauenhorst on The Station on Washington’s retail component.

Freightquote headquarters, office campus construction, design-build

In the Spotlight: Freightquote Headquarters

12.11.13 | Blog Post

Oscar Healy on the award-winning Freightquote headquarters office project.

Iowa Army National Guard AFRC Complex construction in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In the Spotlight: Iowa Army National Guard AFRC Complex

12.9.13 | Blog Post

Jeff Smith shines the spotlight on DBIA Mid-America Region Honor award winner Iowa Army National Guard AFRC Complex.

Opus Projects Receive Industry Awards

12.5.13 | Blog Post

Three of our projects were winners in recent awards ceremony.

Achieving LEED Gold Certification on the Kansas Leadership Center

11.25.13 | Blog Post

With a goal of achieving LEED Gold certification, we started early in the design phase and collaborated with the client to find ways to save energy and conserve resources.