Minnesota Construction Association recognizes Kraus-Anderson with 2 Awards of Excellence
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (March 2019) – Kraus-Anderson has won two Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) for: Kraus-Anderson’s new corporate headquarters and Glenwood DNR’s new facility. In addition, KA was recognized with a Merit Award for the renovation and expansion of Rochester International Airport.
The awards honor high-quality construction projects in the Midwest that provide unique ideas, benefit their community, and showcase a professional team effort and strong leadership.
Kraus-Anderson Corporate Headquarters
KA transformed its former corporate headquarters with a surface parking lot into a comprehensive, mixed-use block in East Town Minneapolis featuring hospitality, dining and housing options. The new five-story, 110,000 square foot office space consolidated three offices into one collaborative work space. Amenities include a fitness center, cafeteria, lounge areas, heated underground parking and a Kraus-Anderson University learning space. The high-tech environment brought together employees from around the Twin Cities.
The building earned LEED certification and Excel Energy’s 2018 High Performance Building Award for its sustainability and energy efficiency. The KA Headquarters is part of the legacy project of the KA Block that transformed the block in the Elliot Park neighborhood which KA has called home since the 1940s. The new headquarters is attracting new talent to the area and transforming the neighborhood into a booming destination in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Glenwood DNR Area Fisheries
The Glenwood Area Fisheries facility was designed to promote and highlight sustainability in Minnesota. Every aspect of the building was developed and constructed with nature in mind. It earned a zero energy rating, representing a 100% reduction in carbon producing fuel. The building has earned recognition for its environmental leadership and innovative design, including a 2018 Best of B3 Design and Best of Sustainable Buildings 2030 awards. The project team went the extra mile to ensure the new facility was both high-quality and of minimal disruption to its surrounding land.
The facility produces walleye for stock fishing lakes throughout the state, featuring a research lab evaluating stocking processes, artificial spawning habitats and genetic performance. The DNR’s environmental stewardship is baked into the building’s infrastructure, which utilizes energy neutral technologies, including geothermal heating and cooling, LED smart lighting, natural lighting and solar energy. The grounds are landscaped with native plants, rain gardens and pervious pavers to control runoff.
About Kraus-Anderson
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson® Construction Company is one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers. Kraus-Anderson, an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.