Kraus-Anderson begins major renovation of Sunnyside Elementary in New Brighton, Minn.

March 9, 2020

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (March 2020) – Kraus-Anderson (KA) has begun an extensive renovation of Sunnyside Elementary School for the Mounds View School District.  Sunnyside Elementary is located at 2070 County H in New Brighton, Minn.

Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the project features five new classrooms and flexible learning spaces, as well as new conference and break-out rooms.  In total, KA will also be remodeling 11,500 square feet of space, which will include an updated kitchen and student cafeteria. In addition, renovations will include an increase in square footage to the band and orchestra areas, a new bus parking lot, increased storage capacity and additional lavatory facilities.

The project is expected to be completed in late fall of 2020.

KA continues to lead the field of regional education construction projects and is currently ranked 8^th in the nation in the construction of K-12 facilities by Building Design and Construction magazine.  Over the past five years, KA has completed over $1 billion in K-12 projects.   KA’s comprehensive school construction services include facility analysis and budget approaches, leading to informed and successful referendum initiatives.

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 Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.