Technology Projects

Axis Communications enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems –
all enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. When Axis wanted to open a new Experience Center at the Mall of America, Collins was pleased to provide design-build electrical and technology services for the project.

Axis Communications

Forte on the Park, located in the historic Minneapolis Mill District, is a twelve-story, luxury housing complex featuring one- and two-bedroom units in addition to several exclusive penthouse options. Collins worked with the general contractor to provide pre-construction, design services, electrical construction, and technology systems for this expansive project, which includes two floors of underground parking.

Forte on the Park

For nearly twenty years, Paladin Career and Technical High School has provided innovative, individualized educational experiences to high school students in Coon Rapids. When this 9-12+ charter school needed renovations, Collins was pleased to provide electrical services for the project.

Paladin Career & Technical High School

The seven-story Alvera apartment complex was the first large-scale, modular construction project to be completed in the Twin Cities. Collins provided electrical, fire alarm, and network cabling infrastructure for the project, and also assisted in the implementation of the semi-automatic, vehicle stacking system in the parking garage—the largest in the Midwest.

Alvera

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.

Lake Country School

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

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

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 2018, the Wilf family—owners of the Minnesota Vikings—set out to build 240 Park Avenue, a 17-story, 204-unit apartment tower near U.S. Bank Stadium. To oversee this 411,000-square-foot development, the Wilfs engaged Kraus-Anderson, who in turn hired Collins as its electrical partner.

240 Park Avenue Apartments