News - Opus

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Notable: Celebrating Construction Inclusion Week

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

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

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.

News Release: Construction Starts on Opus Industrial Development in Established Joliet Submarket

9.22.26 | News Release

Users will benefit from immediate access to an intermodal infrastructure at our newest speculative industrial project under construction in Joliet, IL.

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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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Notable: US Elogistics Service Corp Benefits from Our Move-in Ready Mindset at Tollway Corporate Center

6.11.26 | Blog Post

Our ability to anticipate the needs of modern logistics users meant US Elogistics Service Corp required minimal tenant improvements at Tollway Corporate Center.

Thought Leadership: Luke Zizzo on Creating Facilities that Adapt with Business Needs

5.12.26 | Blog Post

Luke shares insight into when a dedicated facility is a smart investment for users in an article for Illinois Real Estate Journal.

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News Release: Opus Redefines Financial Leadership Structure to Accelerate Strategic Growth; Promotes Pete Conlon and Su O’Sullivan

4.30.26 | News Release

We’ve expanded the scope of our CFO role to place greater emphasis on capital markets, leading to the promotions of Pete Conlon and Su O’Sullivan.

Giving: Celebrating Our Legacy of Stewardship

4.23.26 | Blog Post

April 22, Founder’s Day, marks the date in 1953 when our founder, Gerry Rauenhorst, signed his first construction contract.

News Release: Construction Is Complete on Opus Build-to-Suit Facility for Elgin Recycling

4.21.26 | News Release

We’ve completed construction of a new recycled electronics processing facility for Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, IL.

News Release: Opus’ Tollway Corporate Center in North Aurora Achieves Full Lease-Up with 408,176-SF Commitment from US Elogistics Service Corp

3.18.26 | News Release

With US Elogistics Service Corp lease, our Tollway Corporate Center speculative industrial development near Chicago is fully leased.

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Giving: Opus Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Impact

2.26.26 | Blog Post

The Opus Foundation celebrated a quarter century of changing lives and communities through its focused giving of time, treasure and talent.

Associate Spotlight: Mike Robinson – Shifting Direction from Accounting to Development

2.19.26 | Blog Post

Meet Mike Robinson, Vice President of Real Estate Development, who draws on his financial and analytical expertise to deliver outstanding development results.

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Thought Leadership: Mike Yungerman on the Chicago Industrial Market

2.17.26 | Blog Post

In an interview with the Illinois Real Estate Journal, Mike discussed the value of industrial infill opportunities in Chicago.

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

2.3.26 | Blog Post

Helping 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.