KA Block Update- May 2017
Manlifts at the exterior of the Kraus-Anderson office building under construction
Work continued on the KA Block project, Kraus-Anderson’s corporate headquarters redevelopment in East Town, Minneapolis, and part of the Minneapolis Big Build.
The 17-story H.Q. Apartments tower was topped off April 5. Roof units were placed atop the KA office building April 22, and interior work progressed in both buildings as the team prepared for additional components of the master-planned redevelopment.
Here are highlights reported by members of the KA Block project team.
What were the most recent milestones at the five-story KA office building?
TERRY COLEMAN, PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT, KA OFFICE BUILDING: Ceiling grid installation was underway in offices and conference rooms on levels two through four. The rooftop units were placed April 22. Watch the video.
Worker on scaffolding inside the Kraus-Anderson office building at the KA Block redevelopment
Tile work at Stair C was two-thirds complete. Restroom tile on levels two and three had been grouted, and toilet fixtures were being installed.
What was happening with the two levels of underground parking?
CHAD REMPE, PROJECT MANAGER, KA BLOCK: With the arrival of spring, work was ramping up on the ramp interiors to accommodate the planned October 2017 move.
Interior staircase under construction at the Kraus-Anderson office building
What was the status of preparations for the Finnegans building?
CHAD REMPE: Kraus-Anderson Development, Kraus-Anderson Construction and ESG Architects were working closely with Finnegans to complete the design of Finnegans House. Structural-steel shop drawings were in progress, with steel erection planned to begin in July 2017.
Read more about Finnegans Brew Co. and its role in the KA Block development.
H.Q. Apartments under construction at the KA Block redevelopment
What was happening at H.Q. Apartments?
CHRIS KNUTSON, PROJECT MANAGER:
Exterior: The main roof was scheduled for completion in May. The building was expected to be fully enclosed by mid-May, including sheathing and windows. Metal-panel production was scheduled to begin in mid-May, with the brick façade expected to be complete by the end of May.
Interior: Framing was in progress on levels 11 through 14. Drywall and taping were underway on levels three through six, and unit finishes were beginning on level one.
Learn more about the completed H.Q. Apartments project and take an inside look at the future KA headquarters jobsite.
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