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Predesign: So What?

September 16, 2025

Welcome to “Build Me Up” with Laurisa and Kaitlin from Kraus-Anderson! Predesign is a term buzzing around our office because of its proven effectiveness when it comes to cost savings and enhanced collaboration. Today, we’ve invited two of KA’s preconstruction experts: Nate Enger, director of… READ MORE

Care for the Caregiver: Current Trends in Healthcare Construction

May 13, 2025

In today’s discussion, we explore construction and design trends reshaping the healthcare industry. The design needs and construction requirements for medical centers are evolving rapidly, driven by new challenges, technological advancements and economic changes—and we’re here to explore what this means for you and your… READ MORE

Downtown By Design 2035: The Future Of Minneapolis

April 8, 2025

Today we welcome back Ben Shardlow, chief of staff at the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District. Ben joins us today to talk about the Downtown by Design 2035 plan for the city of Minneapolis. From safety to culture to the overall vibe of… READ MORE

Raise The Barr: Discussing Affordable Housing and the Curb Cut Effect

March 11, 2025

In this episode, Lori Barr, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Raise the Barr, joins “Build Me Up.” Lori and her son Anthony, a former defenseman for the Minnesota Vikings and 4X NFL Pro-Bowler, founded the organization in 2016. The nonprofit aims to help single… READ MORE

2025 Construction Industry Lookahead

February 11, 2025

Back by popular demand, “Build Me Up” invited FMI’s Partner and Managing Director of Research and Analytics, Jay Bowman, and KA’s EVP and COO Rich Jacobson back to chat! They join us each year as we look to see what the new year is going… READ MORE

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