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Kraus-Anderson® Profile

One of the oldest and largest commercial construction managers
in the Midwest, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company (KA)
has been shaping the American landscape for over a century.
Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the
Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA provides creative,
collaborative assistance to clients coast to coast; and maintains a
ranking among the top 50 commercial contractors in the U.S.
according to Engineering News Record. We are people building
buildings, businesses, and relationships.
We take a highly collaborative approach with every commercial
building project, working closely with owners, architects, and
other stakeholders well before ground is broken. Clients are
equipped with the right information to help them make informed
decisions.
to our communities and is a proud member of the Keystone
Foundation, recognizing companies that give back 2-5 percent of
pre-tax earnings to charity.
We’re proud of our heritage, and progressive about our future.
Over 15% of our professionals have been with KA at least 25 years,
providing a vast reservoir of experience and Best Practices. We’re
nationally-recognized as a leader in sustainable construction, lean
practices, and the use of virtual design to improve construction
delivery and efficiency.
We build safety into every project, and it shows.
Kraus-Anderson’s outstanding safety record is in the top 25
percent in the construction industry.

While we love building, we value people above all, and invest

in their well-being. That means partnering with a diverse array
of talent. It also means being a responsible citizen. KA gives back
 Clockwise from left: Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA; Woodwinds Medical Center, Woodbury, MN; St. Francis Hospital, Shakopee, MN
KA in the Healthcare Construction Market
Kraus-Anderson is a national leader in healthcare construction. KA
has continuously provided construction management services to
the healthcare industry since 1959. Over the past five years KA has
consistently ranked in the top 20 healthcare general contractors
in the nation (source: Modern Healthcare). Our professionals
include some of the foremost healthcare construction
management experts; dedicated to precision, integrity, safety,
and cost-efficiency delivered from the earliest planning through
commissioning and post-construction.
Our approach is patient-centered. We implement comprehensive
infection control protocols for all healthcare projects including
interior renovations, facility expansions, and new stand-alone
buildings. Controls are tailored to each project’s unique
circumstances and requirements.
We bring relevant facts and options to the table to help our
clients build wisely. KA provides detailed analyses, innovative
material applications, and focused construction strategies to
deliver your project more cost-effectively. Our collaborative
preconstruction services equip you and your design team with
facts leading to informed decisions.
We stay on top of the latest developments in sustainable design
and construction for healthcare facilities; and would be pleased
to explore with you how many of these features—from green
roofs to smart rooms--- may contribute to your present and future
cost savings.
 Clockwise from top: University of Minnesota
Amplatz Children’s Hospital interactive display,
entrance, surgical suite, MRI room, main
entrance lobby.

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“The KA team performed not only with extreme technical
competence, but with a genuine sensitivity to the needs of the
communities we serve.”
-Russ Williams, VP, U of M Amplatz Children’s Hospital

Project of the Year, Construction Partnering Program,

-Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)

MNSHARP Safety Award

CHOICE Award
-Minnesota Contractors Association

University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s

Hospital
Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota’s first green children’s hospital facility includes a seven-story, 230,000 s.f. patient
tower with 96 beds and state of the art research and treatments, including kidney dialysis,
pediatric intensive care, cardiovascular intensive care, and bone marrow transplants. A 30,000
s.f. linking building includes ORs, a new emergency department, doctor’s lounge; and 50,000
s.f. of remodeling in the existing East Building, including pediatric PACU and prep/recovery,
radiology, cardiovascular services, and adult PACU.

Built according to Green Guide for Healthcare guidelines, the facility includes eco-friendly
materials and green spaces including a vegetated roof and a heat-reflective, energy-efficient
thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing system. The hospital’s dramatic exterior is clad in
22-gauge stainless steel sheets dipped in an electrically charged well of chemicals that shift in
color when viewed from different angles.

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Top: Regions Hospital surgical suite. Bottom: Regions Hospital Campus

“This was the largest facility improvement project

in our history and they met our needs every step
of the way by delivering a complex, high-quality
building on time and under budget. Even though
they do so many big projects, we felt like they
treated this one as their most important”
Brock Nelson
President and CEO, Regions Hospital

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Clockwise from top left: Regions Hospital exterior, family waiting area, emergency room, Regions Mental Health Building
Regions Hospital Addition & Mental Health Building
St. Paul, MN
KA worked with Regions for more than a year prior to construction to
help plan this expansion on the hospital’s tight downtown campus.
Included is a 420,000 s.f., 11-story patient tower, new 55,000 s.f.
emergency center expansion, new 69,000 s.f. surgery, new main entrance
and lobby, 60,000 s.f. of renovation, a 430-car below-grade visitor ramp,
and onsite power plant expansion. As construction manager, KA worked
with the entire project team to expand the original scope to include
addition of an 11th floor shell, 9th floor build out, 2 ER fast track pods,
corridor renovation and site upgrades including entrances; all while
staying within original budget.
The 8-story, 115,000 s.f. Regions Mental Health Building provides 100
private patient rooms and baths in a secure, serene environment serving
a range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Amenities
include comfort rooms, exercise/activity room, lounge areas, and
abundant natural light. KA’s preconstruction planning services helped
the hospital build this new facility within its tight urban campus without
disruption to existing services.
Project of the Year
-Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)
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Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Grand Rapids, MN

KA assisted in the selection of the architect for this project, a 182,500 s.f.
replacement hospital and clinic located on a new 77-acre site. Prior to
construction, KA wrote a site-specific infection control plan, which was
meticulously implemented to prevent mold and other infection agents
from entering during construction.

Design Award of Excellence

“Our challenge was to find the balance in

creating a facility that conveys both beauty
and practicality. This succeeds wonderfully.”
Steve Feltman, SVP, Finance and Operations
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

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Gundersen Lutheran Hospital & Behavioral Health Center
La Crosse, WI

This 400,000 s.f., 6-story hospital is being built in phases and includes
all-private patient rooms, new ORs and expanded pre- and post-op areas,
improved medical, surgical and critical care units, centralized services for
women and children including a new neonatal intensive care unit, and
a comprehensive trauma and emergency center with adjoining imaging
services.

The 2-story, 54,000 s.f. Behavioral Health Center takes a patient- and
family-centered approach to inpatient mental health care. Included
are 34 private patient rooms, with separate units for adults, acute care,
adolescents, and special care. Other amenities include meditation center,
courtyard, exercise rooms, and an open design with numerous public
and private areas to promote patient-staff interaction. Neutral colors and
natural light enhance the homey, non-institutional ambience.

“You supplied the project with professionals of

the highest degree. The work is so challenging,
the pressure on budget and schedule great,
and through all of this, your Behavioral Health
team has shined. This team has truly been a
partner in delivering a project that continues to
exceed our expectations.”
-Kari Houser, director of construction and project management,
Gundersen Lutheran Health System

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Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center
La Crosse, WI

Kraus-Anderson built a new 3-story, 107,000 s.f. practice integration

addition to an existing building for Franciscan Skemp Mayo Health System.
Included are radiation, oncology, day surgery and diagnostic centers, and
eight operating rooms. KA constructed three OR mock-ups to allow Mayo
to check lighting and equipment locations. KA successfully managed
challenging site staging conditions, maintaining open access to the
emergency entrance at all times and implementing ‘just in time’ delivery to
mitigate space issues for storage of construction materials.

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Woodwinds Medical Center
Woodbury, MN
This project included 185,000 s.f. hospital, 79,000 s.f. primary/acute care
medical office building, 230-car parking structure, and 33,000 s.f. rehab
and daycare center. KA’s design analysis lowered the cost per square foot
by optimizing bay sizes for cost and design opportunities, resulting in
expanded scope for the client.
Woodwinds Health Campus was recognized with the American Society
for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Project Team Vista Award for team
performance in the planning, design, and construction of outstanding
healthcare facilities. Selection included input from the owner, architect,
construction manager, and various engineers regarding the team’s overall
collaborative performance, success, and design achievements.
ASHE Vista Award
-American Society of Healthcare Engineers
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St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Lincoln, NE

This extensive project included a 246,000 s.f. hospital addition; a multi-

phased 60,000 s.f. renovation including specialty treatment areas; a
4-story, 105,000 medical office building; 1,158-car parking structure; and
power plant expansion. The MOB expanded in scope from core and shell
construction to include build outs for five specialty offices.

“It was absolutely amazing how seamlessly it all

went together with everybody pulling in the same
direction.”
-Richard Wicka, principal
Frauenshuh Companies

Winona Community Hospital & Clinic

Winona, MN

Infection controls were a critical element of this project, a 120,000 s.f.,

3-story hospital addition and 18,000 s.f. hospital remodel. Detailed
scheduling and close communication with all trades was vital to project
success. Carefully coordinated locations for negative air barriers and HEPA
fan units allowed OR activity to continue undisrupted while demolition
and remodeling work proceeded in adjacent areas. Also included was a
280-car precast parking structure.

From top: St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center; St. Elizabeth Regional
Medical Center; Winona Community Hospital emergency entrance; Winona
Community Hospital.

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Amery Regional Medical Center
Amery, WI

This 2-story, 120,000 s.f. critical access hospital provides 52 exam rooms, 25
inpatient rooms, 11 private pre- and post-operative recovery rooms and
high-tech medical equipment including 64-slice CT scanner, new onsite
MRI, and onsite nuclear medicine scanner. The facility’s soothing, prairie-
style architecture is complemented by sustainable features including
a green roof, rain gardens, and regionally-sourced materials including
rough-cut Kasota stone, masonry, and timber.

“Kraus-Anderson exceeded all our expectations

when it came to safety, quality and planning. We
now have a state of the art medical facility that is
able to meet the current and future needs of our
community.”
-Robert Janis, director of facilities
Amery Regional Medical Center

Virginia Regional Medical Center

Virginia, MN

KA’s numerous projects completed on the VRMC campus since 1998

include:

• 85,204 s.f./ 4-story medical office addition to medical center

• New ER/ambulance receiving area
• 80,772 s.f./4-level St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic with 315 lateral foot
pedestrian tunnel connecting to hospital
• 323-car, on-grade parking
• 2,100 s.f. MRI and 500 s.f. stereotactics buildouts
• Helipad
• 15,286 s.f./2-story Iron Range Rehabilitation Center

From top: Mercy Heart Center; Mercy Heart Center, Virginia Regional Medical
Center MRI & Stereotactics; Virginia Regional Medical Center.

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Sanford Health- Bemidji
Bemidji, MN

KA has completed several projects on this campus, including:

• 9,000 s.f. addition and ER renovation including 8 new exam rooms
• 29,000 s.f. interior renovation
• 37-bed/92,000 s.f./4-story patient tower addition
• 31,000 s.f. kidney dialysis addition
• 2nd floor nursing station and 3rd floor pediatrics remodel

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St. Francis Regional Medical Center
Shakopee, MN

Working with multiple architects and owners concurrently, KA’s first

project for the SFRMC included:

• 85,000 s.f. St. Francis Medical Center
• 23,000 s.f. Park Nicollet Clinic
• 22,750 s.f. medical office building
• Senior housing facility with 20 sub-acute and 31 long-term care beds

Subsequent projects have included:

• 31,000 s.f. vertical addition to hospital

• 18,000 s.f. medical office building vertical addition
• 10,125 s.f. MRI/office support buildout
• 10,000 s.f. hospital renovation
• 62,000 s.f./2-story medical office building
• 23,000 s.f. food service kitchen/dining addition serving both

Mercy Medical Center- East Tower

Addition
Des Moines, IA

Construction of this 234,000, 6-story addition was carefully orchestrated

to work within its tight urban site. Materials were delivered and staged
on an as-needed basis and the project was completed on schedule.
Highlights include ICU, CT/SICU, NICU, labor and delivery, mother and
baby areas, two-story conference center, and central power plant
expansion.

From top:. St. Francis Regional Medical Center food service addition,
dining area, cafeteria. Mercy Medical Center-East tower addition, cafeteria,
conference room

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Minnesota
Bemidji
206 Beltrami Avenue
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-759-0596
Circle Pines
8625 Rendova Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
763-786-7711
Duluth
3716 Oneota Street
Duluth, MN 55807
218-722-3775
Minneapolis
523 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-332-7281
Rochester
416 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
507-226-8690

North Dakota
Minot
900 North Broadway Avenue
Minot, ND 58703
701-420-9773

Wisconsin
Madison
4125 Terminal Drive
Suite 100
McFarland, WI 53558
608-838-5444

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