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Home | Blog | Archives for September 2016

Sep 30 2016

3D Thinking: Bluebeam Extreme Conference

Teams showed their prowess during a Bluebeam Skills Challenge at the conference.

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on 3D Thinking: Bluebeam Extreme Conference

Over the past 20 years, Bluebeam software has become one of the mainstays in the toolbox of the architecture, construction and engineering industries. While its basic capabilities are widely in use within those disciplines, harnessing its full potential remains a goal of technology leaders like … Read More

Tagged:continuing educationLean constructionpeopletechnology 

Sep 28 2016

Announcing the KA Walleyes on Ice Fishing Tournament

The live-release fishing event will raise money to replenish the walleye stock in Lake Minnetonka. Photo courtesy Westonka Walleye Program (WWP)

Posted by Mary Kaeding | 4 Comments on Announcing the KA Walleyes on Ice Fishing Tournament

Walleyes and Minnesota lakes go together like the Minnesota State Fair and food on a stick. To preserve that proud heritage, plans are now in the works for a new fundraiser, Kraus-Anderson Walleyes on Ice (KAWOI). The first annual live-release ice fishing tournament is scheduled … Read More

Tagged:communitypeoplesustainability 

Sep 23 2016

KA Block Update- August/September 2016

Steel rising on the KA Block, Sept. 12, 2016

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on KA Block Update- August/September 2016

Work proceeds on the KA Block. Despite one of the wettest summers on record, the block is progressing on track, with the erection of a second tower crane, and the concrete pouring of the future first floor of our new headquarters building; and the commencement … Read More

Tagged:#KAonthemoveLean constructionmixed use developmentpeopleprojectstechnology 

Sep 16 2016

Minnesota’s New Energy Code Requires Today’s Buildings Meet Stricter Standards

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on Minnesota’s New Energy Code Requires Today’s Buildings Meet Stricter Standards

By Jeffrey R. Kemp, P.E., LEED AP Mechanical and Electrical Systems Manager, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Reprinted with permission of The Duluth Chamber’s The Duluthian magazine. Buildings designed and built this year will be more energy efficient than ever due to Minnesota’s new energy code.  Last … Read More

Tagged:construction engineeringpeopleweather 

Sep 14 2016

Decoding the New Minnesota Energy Code: Part 2

Energy Code training provided by Matt Stringfellow and KA University.

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on Decoding the New Minnesota Energy Code: Part 2

KA construction professionals and many of the architects and engineering firms they work with are learning about the new 2015 Minnesota State Building Code with the help of training designed and provided by Kraus-Anderson’s MEP Systems Coordinator Matt Stringfellow.  He will present the AIA-accredited  class … Read More

Tagged:construction engineeringcontinuing educationpeoplesustainabilitytechnology 

Sep 09 2016

What’s Driving Today’s School Bond Referendum Efforts? Part 2

Groundbreaking for Stewartville Intermediate School, Stewartville, MN

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on What’s Driving Today’s School Bond Referendum Efforts? Part 2

By Tony Sjolander, Director of Project Planning and Development, Kraus-Anderson A national leader in K-12 school construction, Kraus-Anderson has constructed over $1 billion in school facilities over the past five years and is ranked sixth in the nation by Building Design + Construction. KA works … Read More

Tagged:elementary school constructionhigh school constructionK-12 schoolsprojectssafetysustainabilitytechnology 

Sep 08 2016

Kraus-Anderson Insurance acquires Onyx Benefit Advisors

Kelly Brenna and Jenny Wiederholt-Pine

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on Kraus-Anderson Insurance acquires Onyx Benefit Advisors

Kraus-Anderson Insurance, a national leader in risk management services, has acquired Onyx Benefit Advisors, a comprehensive employee benefits firm based in Bloomington, Minn.  The acquisition complements KA Insurance’s benefits portfolio and reflects an investment in intellectual capital that will support the firm’s growth and depth … Read More

Tagged:companyinsurancepeople 

Sep 07 2016

Decoding the New Minnesota Energy Code: Part I

Matt Stringfellow leads an Energy Code training at Mohagen Hansen.

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on Decoding the New Minnesota Energy Code: Part I

KA construction professionals and many of the architects and engineering firms they work with are learning about the new 2015 Minnesota State Building Code with the help of energy code training designed and provided by Kraus-Anderson’s MEP Systems Coordinator Matt Stringfellow.  He will present the … Read More

Tagged:construction engineeringconstruction qualitycontinuing educationpeoplesustainabilitytechnology 

Sep 02 2016

What’s Driving Today’s School Bond Referendum Efforts? Part 1

Alexandria High School, Alexandria, MN

Posted by Mary Kaeding | No Comments on What’s Driving Today’s School Bond Referendum Efforts? Part 1

By Tony Sjolander, Director of Project Planning and Development, Kraus-Anderson A national leader in K-12 school construction, Kraus-Anderson has constructed over $1 billion in school facilities over the past five years and is ranked sixth in the nation by Building Design + Construction. KA works … Read More

Tagged:elementary school constructionhigh school constructionK-12 schoolsprojectssustainabilitytechnology 

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