Technology 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.

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

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

For over 85 years, Green Bay Packaging has operated as a full- service packaging company. When they opted to expand their facilities, they turned to Collins for design-build electrical services.

The Pillars of Prospect Park