Design-build Projects

With increasing demand for commercial tenant space in the Twin Cities’ northwest suburbs, Opus Development Company sought to create a new, state-of the-art industrial business center in Maple Grove. Opus selected Collins as the design-build electrical contractor for the 200,000-square-foot project.

The Bower

With increasing demand for commercial tenant space in the Twin Cities’ northwest suburbs, Opus Development Company sought to create a new, state-of the-art industrial business center in Maple Grove. Opus selected Collins as the design-build electrical contractor for the 200,000-square-foot project.

Arbor Lakes Corporate Center

When AbelConn LLC sought to move their manufacturing headquarters to Maple Grove, they hired the Opus Development Company who, in turn, selected Collins as the electrical contractor for the project. With more than 500 pieces of manufacturing equipment being relocated, AbelConn needed a design-build electrical partner that could ensure the new facility’s power distribution system would meet its considerable needs.

AbelConn

Working closely with the general contractor and Presbyterian Homes, Collins assisted in the design of the lighting, power, and technology systems for the entire 276-unit complex. The exceptional partnership between Collins, the general contractor and the owner allowed the project to move forward smoothly, despite pandemic-related staffing and supply chain challenges. Ultimately, the Flagstone project was completed ahead of schedule.

Flagstone Senior Living

Collins was selected to provide design-build electrical services for a new LIUNA (Laborers International Union of North America) clinic in Hugo, MN. The clinic serves members of the Minnesota Laborers Union (and their families) and is staffed by HealthPartners clinicians. It offers a variety of in-clinic and virtual services ranging from lab tests and immunizations to respiratory and preventive care.

LIUNA Health and Wellness Clinic

Abbott Laboratories is a multinational medical device and healthcare company that operates in 148 locations across 75 countries. The company engaged Collins to supply ongoing maintenance services for all eight of its Minnesota locations—covering more than 2 million square feet.

Abbott Laboratories Maintenance

Daymark Uptown

In an effort to provide housing for its first-year students, the University of St. Thomas invested in Tommie North Hall, a five-story, 210,000-square-foot residence hall on the north end of its campus. To oversee the project, the University hired Opus Design Build L.L.C., who in turn engaged Collins as its full-service electrical partner.

Lakehaus

In an effort to provide housing for its first-year students, the University of St. Thomas invested in Tommie North Hall, a five-story, 210,000-square-foot residence hall on the north end of its campus. To oversee the project, the University hired Opus Design Build L.L.C., who in turn engaged Collins as its full-service electrical partner.

Tommie North Hall

In 2019, the University of St. Thomas set out to build the 5-story Tommie East Hall. To manage the project, the University engaged Ryan Companies, who in turn hired Collins as its design-build electrical partner.

Tommie East Hall

In 2019, the University of St. Thomas was ready to build the Iversen Center for Faith, a multi-use, 25,000-square-foot expansion to its Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. To oversee this largely underground expansion, the University engaged Opus Design Build L.L.C. In turn, Opus hired Collins as its full-service electrical partner.

Iversen Center for Faith

Built in the 1920s, the Rand Tower is a 26-story, Art Deco-inspired high rise in downtown Minneapolis. Maven Real Estate Partners purchased the Rand in 2017 and aimed to convert the historic building from office space to a 270-guestroom, four-and-a-half star hotel. To oversee this $110 million renovation, Maven hired Ryan Companies. In turn, Ryan Companies hired Collins as its electrical partner.

Rand Hotel Tower