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Shingobee was recently honored by Associated Builders and Contractors as an Eagle Winner in ABC's National Excellence in Construction Awards competition, for construction of the Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake, MN. The award was presented on February 4, 2010, at ABC’s National Convention in San Diego, California. Accepting the award at the event were Shingobee Project Manager Jim Schuweiler and Superintendent Bob Mueller.

ABC's National Excellence in Construction Awards competition is the construction industry’s premier annual awards program, recognizing the outstanding merit shop projects of the year. This honor recognizes Shingobee as having one of the most innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects nationwide.

“ABC is pleased to present this industry-leading construction project with our Excellence in Construction award,” said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. “This year’s winners were exceptional examples of the outstanding craftsmanship and professionalism that embody merit shop construction. ABC members continue to be the driving force behind some of the nation’s highest-profile projects.”

The new Dakotah! Ice Center is an addition to the existing Dakotah! Sport and Fitness facility, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), a federally recognized Indian Tribe, in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The facility features state of the art amenities and utilized numerous Green Initiatives for sustainable, energy-efficient construction. See the project description below for more information.

ABC National Award

Project Manager Jim Schuweiler and Superintendent Bob Mueller accept the Eagle Award from ABC Chairman James Elmer

Two Shingobee Projects Receive Top "Excellence" Awards for Construction

January 2010

Shingobee received top awards from the Minnesota chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors for two projects in ABC's Excellence in Construction Awards competition. The awards were presented on January 14, 2010, at The 2009 Awards of Excellence In Construction Banquet at The Metropolitan in Minneapolis, MN.

Dakotah! Ice Center, Prior Lake, MN
Eagle Award, Other Construction - Over $5 Million Category
St. Cloud Regional Airport Terminal Expansion & Remodel, St. Cloud, MN
Pyramid Award, Commercial Construction - $1-$5 Million Category

ABC's awards program is designed to recognize publicly the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and to honor all the members of the construction team, including the contractor, the owner, and the design team responsible for the project. The winning projects were selected from entries submitted from across the state and were judged on complexity, attractiveness, unusual challenges, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and budget.

“These projects are clear examples of the high-quality work merit shop contractors perform every day,” 2009 MN ABC Chairman Steve Kuepers said at the awards event.

Shingobee worked closely with the owner and architect (HTG Architects of Eden Prairie) from design development through construction to manage the schedule and complex construction methods for the project. Fast-track phasing was utilized to manage the project schedule, and great attention was given to site safety. Shingobee completed the project on time and on budget.

The new facility is one in which SMSC and the at-large community take great pride. Serving as a model for Green construction, and serving the needs of the community, the Dakotah! Ice Center exemplifies what a state-of-the-art ice arena should be.

St. Cloud Regional Airport Terminal Expansion & Remodel: Shingobee provided Construction Management services for a 9,295 square foot expansion and remodel of the existing 10,175 square foot terminal building at St. Cloud Regional Airport. The timeline of the entire project was driven by a deadline for one-time discretionary federal funds, resulting in condensed design, bidding, and construction schedules. Remodeling of the existing facility was phased to allow services to continue uninterrupted throughout construction. The expansion was opened to passengers exactly on schedule, and the City of St. Cloud has received positive feedback from the public related to the improvements to the terminal. See the article below for more information.

Architect: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., St. Paul, MN

Shingobee extends its thanks and congratulations to everyone involved in these successful projects.

US Bank Project Completed; Planned for LEED Certification

October 2009

Shingobee recently completed construction of a new branch facility in Burnsville, MN, for US Bank. The project consisted of new construction of a single story 5,000 square foot building with a four-lane drive-up canopy, and parking and circulation for 30 vehicles, on a 1.3 acre site. Grand Opening festivities were held at the Bank on October 8, 2009.

US Bank Burnsville

The project is registered under the LEED® Green Building Rating System, and is currently undergoing review for certification. The design and construction of the building incorporated numerous energy efficient and sustainable strategies, including site selection in a developed area with public transportation, efficient stormwater design, roofing with a high solar reflectance index, water efficient landscaping, water use reduction, efficient HVAC systems, use of certified wood building components, indoor air quality control, low-emitting interior materials, and daylight harvesting with skylights. Shingobee was responsible for a variety of requirements during construction to achieve certification, including construction waste management, and use of recycled and regional materials. The certification goal is Gold level.

More information on Shingobee’s Green Initiatives

More information on Shingobee’s financial facilities construction experience

"Top Projects" Recognition

July 2009

Two projects constructed by Shingobee recently received “Top Project” honors from Finance and Commerce: Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake, MN, and United Prairie Bank in Mankato, MN. The annual awards program showcases 25 Minnesota construction projects that show a high degree of innovative construction technique, creativity in design, and overall complexity.

Dakotah! Ice Center, constructed for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, was recognized for its energy efficient features and sustainable design. Bill Rudnicki, tribal administrator, was quoted, “It’s a beautiful facility that is built to the highest standards.”

United Prairie Bank was recognized for its striking design and stately, traditional features. The building houses the corporate headquarters for United Prairie Bank and its bank holding company, Farmers State Corporation, which oversees a network of 16 community banks.

HTG Architects of Eden Prairie was the architectural designer for both projects.

The Top Projects were honored at an Awards Presentation held on July 16, 2009. The projects were also included in a special publication that was distributed with the newspaper in June 2009.

Dakotah! Ice Center Earns Awards and Media Attention

Updated July 2009

The Dakotah! Ice Center (see article below) is generating considerable interest among construction publications for its green, energy-efficient features.

Finance and Commerce recognized the Ice Center as one of its Top Projects of 2008. The project was published in a special supplement to the publication in June 2009.

The project has been selected as a Green Building of America Award-winning project and will be featured in the upcoming special Real Estate & Construction Review-Midwest Green Success Stories edition. Each Green Building of America Success Story project will be highlighted in a case study that intertwines the words of the project’s owner, consultants, architects and contractors to explain how the teams worked together to design and build one of the region’s most important, innovative or unique sustainable facilities.

The Dakotah! Ice Center was also featured in the April 6, 2009, issue of Construction Bulletin. The article discussed methods and products used by many of the contractors on the project for environmentally-friendly construction. View the article here: New Ice Arena Turns Green

At its annual awards event on April 16, 2009, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recognized the Dakotah! Ice Center as a Finalist in their annual Best in Real Estate Awards. The project was featured in a special Best in Real Estate publication in the April 17, 2009, issue of the Business Journal.

Additional information on the Dakotah! Ice Center project

Project Managers Earn LEED® Accreditation

April 2009

Shingobee Project Managers Dean Dalzell, Eddy Dehmer, and Bob Sedey were recently recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for achieving the designation of LEED® Accredited Professional. They earned this designation by demonstrating the knowledge of green building practice required for successful implementation of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™. They join Stacy Gleason, who earned her accreditation in 2008.

Dean Dalzell is a senior project manager focusing on state-wide projects for clients like Grand Casinos and McDonald’s. Eddy Dehmer, project manager, specializes in tenant improvement work in the Twin Cities metro area. Bob Sedey, a senior project manager, focuses on commercial retail and restaurant projects. All will be involved in management and advisory roles on the growing number of construction projects that seek to utilize energy efficient practices in their design and construction.

LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED Certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principals and the LEED Green Building Rating System.

The LEED AP credential represents knowledge of the LEED Rating System and its application in practice. LEED APs facilitate the integrated design process and streamline the LEED Certification process. More than 77,000 building professionals from across all areas of practice have become LEED APs since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001.

More information on Shingobee’s Green Initiatives

St. Cloud Regional Airport Terminal Expansion Completed

Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held April 21

April 2009

Shingobee recently completed a major expansion of the commercial aviation terminal at St. Cloud Regional Airport. The $4.7 million expansion nearly doubled the size of the 10,000 square foot terminal building, adding a secure passenger boarding space, a redesigned security checkpoint, and an office for the Transportation Safety Administration.

Airport officials say St. Cloud can now fully serve as a reliever airport to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Before the expansion, the airport’s check-in area could only fit about 30 people. Today it has a security checkpoint area that can accommodate 200 people, along with office space for the TSA. Grand opening festivities were held on April 21, 2009.

Shingobee constructed the original airport terminal building in 1995, a new air traffic control tower in 2004, and a variety of other support facilities at the Airport. Shingobee was recently awarded installation of a passenger loading bridge to connect the passenger terminal to commercial airplanes, a project funded by the federal stimulus bill.

Additional information:

Minnesota Public Radio coverage, March 16, 2009, St. Cloud airport expands during tough economic times

Shingobee Completes New Ice Arena with “Green” Features

December 2008

Shingobee is currently putting the finishing touches on a new ice arena addition at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness in Prior Lake, MN, for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The new facility contains energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and state-of-the-art components.

The new arena is a 72,000 square foot addition of a second sheet of ice at the Dakotah! Ice Center, which is home ice for the Prior Lake High School Girls’ and Boys’ Hockey Teams as well as the Prior Lake Hockey Association. Shingobee provided pre-construction and general contracting services for the facility. The ice arena was completed and opened for practices in mid-October, with the first hockey game played on November 15, 2008.

State-of-the-Art Amenities

The new ice arena is NHL-sized, with a 900-seat capacity, and additional seating available for a capacity of up to 1,200. It features a seamless glass dasher board, also called support-less radius glass, which curves along with the boards. The SMSC project was the first in the world to order this system and the second to have it installed. There are only three installations worldwide to date.

The new building also houses two mezzanine levels, an elevator, seven locker rooms, and a new concession area on the lower level accessible for both sheets. On the upper level there are two conference rooms and concourse viewing and seating area for spectators who want to watch from the comfort of tables and chairs through large windows while staying warm.

Some areas of the existing facility were relocated in order to serve both arenas, such as offices and skate sharpening. Two of the seven new locker rooms in the new space now provide permanent space for the Prior Lake High School Girls’ and Boys’ Hockey Teams. In the first ice arena the six locker rooms were remodeled to create four larger locker rooms.

“Green” Components

Shingobee worked closely with building designers, HTG Architects, and engineers, Emanuelson-Podas, Inc. and Bolton & Menk, to construct several innovative, environmentally friendly features in the new arena:

A compressor system and heat exchanger takes the waste heat from the ice-making equipment and redirects it through the bleachers to heat the concrete in the floor of the seating area. This feature can also be turned on and off to save heat.
A 32,648 square foot green roof treats storm water and improves energy efficiency by lowering the temperature inside the building to reduce energy usage. For additional information on the green roof, click here.
Eight skylights coupled with daylight harvesting sensors reduce energy consumption further by providing natural daylight to the arena. When there’s enough natural light coming in, these special sensors shut the lights off, thus saving energy.
Sixteen solar panels in two banks of eight each, which sit atop the roof, heat water for use in the ice resurfacing equipment.
14,000 square feet of VAST recycled composite pavers (made of recycled tires and plastic containers) are installed along the parking lot center aisle and at the entrance of the facility. By using these pavers, the SMSC saved 7,000 tires and 210,000 plastic containers from entering landfills.
Low flow and efficient faucets, showers, and toilets will conserve water.
A rain garden, or retention pond, is located in a decorative area with flag poles containing the United States, Minnesota, and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community flags.
1,900 lineal feet of benches for arena seating are made from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene plastic lumber which is created from milk jugs, shampoo bottles, and other #2 plastic containers. All of this material would have normally been taken to a landfill where it would have laid for hundreds of years.
The landscaping at the new ice arena will serve as the public interface between Dakotah! Sport and Fitness and County Road 82 and the adjoining walking trail. Irrigated turf areas will provide a visual contrast and a buffer between the roadway and parking lot area. Trees and shrubs will have seasonal color along with upscale lighting for nighttime appeal.

The NHL-sized ice arena seats up to 1200 and features a curved, seamless glass dasher board system.

The building features two mezzanine levels for spectator viewing comfort.

Energy efficient features include a green roof (now dormant), skylights, and solar panels.

Comfortable bleacher seating is made from recycled material and heated in the floor with waste heat from the ice-making equipment.

Shingobee has now completed two of the largest ice arena facilities in the state, along with the Super Rink at the National Sports Center, which was completed in 1998. For additional information on Shingobee’s community and recreation facilities experience, click here.

Stacy Gleason Earns LEED® Accreditation

December 2008

Shingobee Project Manager Stacy Gleason was recently recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for achieving the designation of LEED® Accredited Professional. She earned this designation by demonstrating the knowledge of green building practice required for successful implementation of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™. Stacy is Shingobee’s first LEED® Accredited Professional, and will be involved in an advisory role on the growing number of construction projects that seek to utilize energy efficient practices in their design and construction.

The LEED AP credential represents knowledge of the LEED Rating System and its application in practice. LEED APs facilitate the integrated design process and streamline the LEED Certification process. More than 60,000 building professionals from across all areas of practice have become LEED APs since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001.

Construction of Two Hotels Under Way

December 2008

Shingobee has begun construction of two hotel projects in recent months – a Holiday Inn Express in Mankato, MN, and a Hilton Homewood Suites in New Brighton, MN.

The new Holiday Inn Express will be five stories and have 88 rooms, with two fifth-floor balconies available to guests. Aimed at value-oriented leisure and business travelers, the hotel will feature single, double, executive, and suite accommodations. The hotel will have three pools, including a large kiddie pool and a spa pool overlooking Fern Lake. The development is on a 5+ acre site. Construction is scheduled for April 2009 completion.

Construction started in early November on a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel. The building will be a five-story, 124-suite hotel with a prototype Homewood Suites architectural plan to expedite the development timeline. This is Shingobee’s second hotel project for Torgerson Properties of Willmar, MN. The project is scheduled for December 2009 completion.

For more on Shingobee’s hotel construction experience, click here.

United Prairie Bank Completed in Mankato

December 2008

Shingobee completed construction of a new facility for United Prairie Bank in Mankato on June 30, 2008, and the Bank held its Grand Opening festivities in October. The new location replaced a temporary facility at another location in Mankato, and is also the company headquarters for United Prairie Bank’s entire 16-bank operation.

The exterior of the three-story, 29,200 sq. ft. steel-framed structure is clad with Dark Ironspot Velour face brick and 153 tons of Northern Buff limestone quarried and fabricated in Mankato by Vetter Stone Company. The curtainwalls and windows are framed with anodized aluminum in champagne color and filled with reflective bronze glass. The drive-under auto bank has four full service lanes and ATM. The building interior features eight foot tall cherry doors and cherry trim, marble tile and terrazzo floors, and a water fountain feature in the main lobby.

Stuart Sneer, President of United Prairie Banks, cited “the superb project management and precise oversight employed during the construction process” and added, “I will have no hesitation in recommending your company to my peers in the financial industry.”

This is the second facility Shingobee has constructed for United Prairie Bank; the first was completed in Spicer, MN, in 2003. Both projects were designed by HTG Architects of Eden Prairie, MN.

For more on Shingobee’s financial institutions construction experience, click here.

Branch Facilities Completed for Citizens State Bank of Clara City

December 2008

Shingobee recently completed construction of two new branch bank facilities for Citizens State Bank of Clara City. The Bank’s original facility in Clara City was constructed by Shingobee in 2004. Shingobee worked with Cities Edge Architects of Willmar, MN, to construct the new facilities located in Granite Falls and Echo, MN.

The new Granite Falls building is a 5,500 square foot, single-story structure featuring three drive-up lanes, multiple offices, and conference room. The building maintains simplicity for economics, yet sustainability and attention to detail deliver a warm, grand feel to the lobby and character of the building.

In Echo, the 1,500 square foot branch office features items such as Echo's first ATM machine and drive-up teller. Positioned along the local highway in town, this facility is very simple but grand in appearance. With all standard amenities, the bank is ready to serve the community for many years to come.

For more on Shingobee’s financial institutions construction experience, click here.

Granite Falls branch during construction

Echo branch during construction

Two Metro Retail Centers Remodeled for Market Repositioning

December 2008

Shingobee constructed major renovations of two Twin Cities area retail centers earlier this year.

Shingobee has been working with M & J Wilkow, owner of the Crossroads of Roseville retail center in Roseville, MN, on several phased remodels and upgrades. To date, the following have been completed:

Dick’s Sporting Goods – shell construction and all interior improvements
Upper level demolition, remodel, and exterior remodel for an Ulta store, build-out for a Lane Bryant store, and shell work for a future space, common hallway, and mechanical room areas
Interior demolition of a large restaurant space
Interior demolition and reconstruction of a 4,000 square foot space for an Armed Services Recruiting Center

Additional phases are planned as part of a complete repositioning of the retail center.

In Coon Rapids, MN, Shingobee completed a building addition and remodel for a Sports Authority store at the Riverdale Commons Shopping Center, owned by Inland Commercial Property Management. The project included remodel of a space that was previously occupied by a Wicke’s Furniture store, and a 7,355 square foot addition. The total space prepared for Sports Authority tenant improvement work was 42,588 square feet.

For more information on Shingobee’s extensive retail construction experience, click here.

Exterior remodel and interior improvements were constructed for Dick's Sporting Goods

Upper level remodel included exterior remodel for an Ulta store

Addition and remodel were completed for Sports Authority