Shingobee Builders

Janet Artmann, Shingobee’s Safety Director and Project Coordinator for the St. Cloud office, was named “Construction Woman of the Year” by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) at their annual meeting on November 20, 2007.

Also named the “Magnolia Award,” the annual award recognizes women in the construction industry who are patient and strong, advancing their careers in a determined and steady manner. They continually grow and strive to improve. They are generous and sharing, and their good work branches out into their companies and communities and has a positive impact on their surroundings. Janet possesses all of these qualities and more.

As an active ABC member since 1998, she has worked with the Excellence in Construction Program, CEF Trust Committee, and is the most tenured active member of the ABC Safety Committee. She has coordinated training seminars, safety days, negotiated behind the scenes with the OSHA Partnership Program, and was instrumental in building the STEP Program for the local chapter.

At Shingobee, Janet is the Safety Director and is the backbone of our highly successful safety program. Her energy, enthusiasm, and leadership make her stand out in an industry that is traditionally dominated by men. She promotes a positive image for ABC and for Shingobee.

Congratulations to Janet on this well-deserved honor!

The Minnesota chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors is a statewide association representing 375 merit contractors and construction-related firms across Minnesota and North Dakota. Shingobee has been an active member of ABC for twenty years. For more information, visit www.mnabc.com.

Janet Artmann

Marriott Projects Nearing Completion

November 2007

Shingobee is managing construction of two very different Marriott hotel projects this fall.

A new Courtyard by Marriott is being constructed in the Arbor Lakes development in Maple Grove, MN. Finishing touches are being completed on the exterior, and the entire project is scheduled for completion in December. This project is being built for a private developer client; see article below for more detailed information.

Work is also nearing completion on a major renovation of the Marriott City Center Hotel, located in the heart of the business district in downtown Minneapolis. A complete update of the hotel entrances and 5th floor lobby, restaurant, and bar has been completed, and renovation of the 4th floor banquet and prefunction areas is nearly complete. This property is owned and managed by Marriott Hotels Corporation.

Shingobee's Hotel Construction Experience

Courtyard by Marriott, Arbor Lakes

Marriott Minneapolis City Center

Retail Building Under Way in Big Sky, Montana

Fall 2007

Construction began in September on Shingobee's first project in the state of Montana, the Goode Place Building in Big Sky.

Located in the city's new master-planned town center, the retail building will be 6,200 sf in size and is planned for four tenant spaces. The project is scheduled for completion in January.

Shingobee's Retail Construction Experience

Construction photo, November 07

First Retirement Planning Center Completed for US Bank

Fall 2007

Shingobee recently completed a two-part remodel for US Bank, creating their first Retirement Planning Center at a branch facility in Edina, MN.

The first phase included demolition of pre-existing office space to construct the 3,800 sf retirement planning center. The second phase consisted of remodeling the former 7,800 sf retail branch facility. The branch was able to remain open for business during the remodel.

The center is designed to be casual and relaxing, a place where people will feel comfortable talking to a financial advisor about their retirement. It includes a small auditorium space where regular seminars will be hosted on retirement topics.

Shingobee's Financial Institutions Experience

Addition / Remodel for Hometown Federal Credit Union

Fall 2007

Hometown Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Owatonna, MN, engaged Shingobee to undertake a 3,400 sf addition and complete remodel of their existing 6,800 sf facility. Construction started in late August and is scheduled for completion by the end of December. The Credit Union is remaining open for business during this remodel.

Shingobee's Financial Institutions Experience

United Prairie Bank Under Way in Mankato

Fall 2007

A new three-story, 29,200 sf bank building is under way in Mankato, MN, for United Prairie Bank. Construction on the steel-framed structure started in August and is scheduled for completion Spring 2008. The exterior is to be 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 will have four full service lanes and ATM. The building's interior features eight foot tall cherry doors and cherry trim, marble tile and terrazzo floors, and a water fountain feature in the main lobby.

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.

Shingobee's Financial Institutions Experience

Recent Project Completions

Fall 2007

Shingobee has completed or is nearing completion of a number of great projects for our clients in recent months. Here are the highlights.

Two satellite uplink facilities for DirecTV - a major remodel of an existing facility in Oakdale, MN, and a new facility in Big Lake, MN. (For security reasons, we are unable to display photos of the projects.)

A two-building mixed use office and retail development, Village on Quebec, in New Hope, MN.

A new building for Adam's Pest Control in Medina, MN. The two-story, 13,350 sf building houses the company's offices, warehouse, and garage/maintenance area for company vehicles.

Grand Auto & RV Wash, an auto service center near Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN.

A 30,000 sf addition for Talon Innovations, an international high-tech manufacturer of semiconductor components located in Sauk Rapids, MN.

The second phase of renovations to the community building at Eastman Park in St. Cloud, MN, providing an outdoor splash pool, landscaping, and new park features.

Holiday Stationstores: New store construction in Ramsey and St. Michael, MN, and remodels in Clearwater, Chaska, Rush City, Cold Spring, and St. Bonifacius, MN.

A 9,300 sf building and 16,000 sf play area for KinderCare Learning Center in Rogers, MN.

Renovation of a 60,000 sf former Nash Finch grocery store building to accommodate Gander Mountain in Rochester, MN.

Demolition and reconstruction of McDonald's restaurants in Wayzata and St. Cloud, MN.

A new SuperAmerica convenience store with car wash in Elk River, MN.

A 6,000 sf retail building at Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud, MN.

Expansion and renovation of a Super Mom's warehouse / distribution facility in St. Paul Park, MN.

An addition / remodel of Qwest Telecommunications' facility in Isanti, MN. See article below.

Numerous tenant improvement projects: Golden Glow Tanning in Eden Prairie, MN; Cornerstone Vision Clinic and U.S. Home Source Realty, St. Michael, MN; Big Lake Dental Specialists, Big Lake, MN; Custom Search, Plymouth, MN; StarCor Credit Union, Becker, MN; Mountain Mudd Espresso, New Hope, MN.

A rec facility for Ain Dah Yung Youth Center in St. Paul, MN.

Village on Quebec, New Hope

Adam's Pest Control, Medina

Talon Innovations, Sauk Rapids

Eastman Park Community Center, St. Cloud

Holiday Stationstore, St. Michael

KinderCare, Rogers, MN

Gander Mountain, Rochester

McDonald's, Wayzata

SuperAmerica, Elk River

Odawa Casino Resort Opens its Doors

July 2007

The $140 million, 290,000 sq. ft. Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Michigan, opened to the public in June and held its official Grand Opening July 25.

Constructed by Shingobee Builders, in a joint venture with Clark Construction of Lansing, Michigan, the Odawa Casino Resort features a 135,000 sq. ft. main floor that houses 1,500 slot machines and other gaming areas. The property features three restaurants, a night club, sports bar, and a 1,000-person capacity show room which features headline entertainment. The facility was constructed to be environmentally friendly, with state-of-the-art HVAC and air replacement systems, and other green features.

Odawa Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

Petoskey News-Review article: Casino wows crowds

Heartland Credit Union Completed

July 2007

Shingobee recently completed the new headquarters building for Heartland Credit Union in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and the facility opened to the public on July 30. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on August 15.

Groundbreaking for Qwest's Isanti Office Addition

June 2007

On Monday, June 4th, 2007, members of Isanti commissions and boards and Qwest Communications employees gathered to break ground for an expansion of Qwest's Isanti Office building.

View article on Groundbreaking

Work Begins on New Courtyard by Marriott in Maple Grove

January 2007

Shingobee has begun construction of a new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in the Fountains of Arbor Lakes development in Maple Grove.

The four-story block and precast hotel will house 115 guest rooms and support functions, with an indoor pool and outdoor spa. Designed for business travelers, the hotel will include a full-service restaurant, bar, and buffet; and will offer state-of-the-art connectivity amenities for guests. Construction will include all new site improvements - parking, walks, landscaping, on-site utility services, and tie-ins.

The facility is being developed by Torgerson Properties of Willmar, MN, a premier hotel and restaurant developer with properties throughout the state and in Florida. Torgerson also owns the Hampton Inn and Staybridge Suites in Maple Grove, and currently has a Holiday Inn and Water Park under construction in Maple Grove.

Completion of the Courtyard by Marriott is scheduled for December 2007.

The Cornerstone Development Completed

January 2007

Shingobee has completed construction of the Cornerstone development in St. Michael, MN. Located at the southwest corner of County Roads 35 and 19 in the heart of St. Michael, it includes a new building for Thrifty White Pharmacy and a two-story multi-tenant retail/office building.

Shingobee developed the two-acre site to include a 14,880 square foot two-story multi-tenant retail and office building, and a 10,900 square foot retail pharmacy building for Thrifty White, a business already established in the community.

Construction of the project was begun in March 2006. The Pharmacy was occupied in August 2006 and opened for business on August 28. The two-story corner building was completed and ready for occupancy in October 2006.