Kraus-Anderson’s recently-completed office headquarters is awash in what’s new: New energy-efficient systems, a new training center, high-tech conference rooms, on-trend employee amenities, sleek new furnishings and lots of shiny new surfaces. Yet here and there, the historic character of the 120-year old company is also … Read More
Rich with multi-generational firms steeped in traditions of craftsmanship and longtime relationships, general contractors are often regarded as venerable institutions. Yet when it comes to managing cyber security risk, some in the construction industry still have some growing to do. Mike Benz, M.S.S.T., Vice President … Read More
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) recently certified Kraus-Anderson Insurance as an ICCIE Trained organization. Pronounced I SEE, the organization is dedicated to providing in-depth educational offerings, information on current topics, and professional designations for captive insurance professionals worldwide. For Jean Sundlof, CIC, … Read More
This week Minnesota is in the deep freeze, with dangerous windchills and actual temps on the wrong side of zero. If you’re a Twin Cities employee working between the holidays, you may be dashing through the skyways to your office; or even choosing to telecommute. Those … Read More
One KA holiday tradition is helping out at the Toys for Tots warehouse.
by Brenden Nickels, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company As we approach the holiday season, we often take time to perform what makes this time special for us, whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia’s Day, the Winter Solstice, or any other holiday. The people at Kraus-Anderson … Read More
CityPlace Phase II SE Retail has received a STARR Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA). The award is in the category of New Construction: Retail over 50,000 s.f. Continuing the successful emergence of the 100-acre CityPlace mixed-use development in Woodbury, Retail … Read More
Lobby of Kraus-Anderson corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
When Kraus-Anderson began the development process for its new corporate headquarters building in downtown Minneapolis, company leadership determined the guiding principle used throughout the project would be “cost-effective sustainability.” This principle has influenced all decision-making with regard to space planning for customers and employees; building … Read More
Blogger and self-described “changeaphobe” Brenden Nickels is an office assistant in the Minneapolis office. For those of you that don’t know me, I’ve been working at KA since 2010, some time after I graduated from college. I have spent a majority of that time downtown, … Read More
Lueken Cancer Center construction, Nov. 9, 2017
Over the course of 50 years, Joe Lueken built his grocery business into a thriving enterprise in Bemidji. Yet he built much more than a chain of successful grocery stores. The philanthropist also gave back to the Bemidji community in myriad ways- with college scholarships, … Read More
The family of companies known as Kraus-Anderson wear many hats: construction management, development, property management and risk management are among the capabilities that make KA a sought-after resource for clients across the United States. Perhaps less known, but no less important, is the devotion KAers … Read More