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Mar 02 2018

“Come prepared, walk in with your chin up, and sit right down at the table.” Women in Construction Speak Out

Alex Titterud, left, at the CityPlace jobsite

March 4-10, 2018 is Women in Construction Week, building awareness of the significant and diverse contributions of women working in construction. We asked some Kraus-Anderson construction professionals for their insights into their work, and the profession. Q: Why construction? What drew you to this field? … Read More

Feb 23 2018

KA Block Update: March 2018

Finishes at Finnegans House

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March marks two more milestones in the KA Block mixed-use development in the East Town district of Minneapolis: Opening day of Finnegans House brewery & taproom; and move-in day for the first residents of HQ Apartments. The master-planned mixed use KA Block is developed by … Read More

Feb 16 2018

Douglas Jaeger and Chris Ryan Named MSA Construction Professionals of the Year

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The Kraus-Anderson family of companies is fortunate to be associated with award-winning work for its clients. Along with the awards for achievements in design, construction, quality, safety, sustainability, development, risk management and more, among the most rewarding acknowledgements are those that come from our subcontractor … Read More

Feb 09 2018

A New Home for United Way of Bemidji

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At 1,800 s.f. in size, the renovation of a former butcher shop into new offices is not the biggest project KA has ever completed. (Nor is it the smallest.) But for the client, non-profit United Way of Bemidji Area, the impact is huge. The organization … Read More

Jan 26 2018

Something Old in Something New: KA Headquarter’s Historic Treasures

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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

Jan 12 2018

Improving Cyber Security Maturity for General Contractors

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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

Jan 05 2018

I SEE: Understanding Captives with Kraus-Anderson Insurance

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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

Dec 29 2017

How Construction Does Battle with the Cold

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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

Dec 22 2017

A Krausmas Story

One KA holiday tradition is helping out at the Toys for Tots warehouse.

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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

Dec 15 2017

A STARR Award for CityPlace

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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

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