Municipalities and private developers in many locations are considering creation of community-based senior living facilities, comprised of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and/or skilled nursing care. With more than 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, the demographics are smiling on the senior housing market segment.

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Minnesota’s harsh winters cause slow-downs in its construction industry – for everything from roads to commercial buildings. Many owners choose to delay a construction start until spring to save costs of dealing with temporary heat and other challenges related to winter construction.

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If your business is successful, it will grow. Growth leads to corporate expansion, and expansion could mean future construction of your business property. The question is what action you should take in each phase of your growth. Should you build new and relocate, should you remodel the current property you have, or should you expand your current property? Below we explore the benefits of each option and when the appropriate time is to consider each.

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Created in 1998, OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program is an extensive, voluntary cooperative business partnership between OSHA and contractors. The partnership is designed to help companies recognize hazards on the construction site and implement strategies to reduce the dangers of these risks. Together, both MNOSHA and the contractors can help business owners create safety and health management systems for their employees, customers/clients, and the public at large. The goal of these programs is to maintain OSHA compliance for all participants. Shingobee Builders proudly participate in the program for your benefit as a building owner.

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Shingobee Real Estate Company, LLC, has added Marvin Wensman as Development Manager to assist the regionally acclaimed construction and development firm grow its business segments in the Midwest region of the United States.

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The Carver MN City Council unanimously selected Shingobee Real Estate Company to redevelop a former bus garage property at its May meeting. Shingobee’s proposal is for construction of a 40-60 unit senior housing facility. See our post on shingobeerealestate.com for more information.

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The Minnesota Shopping Center Association elected its new 2017 officers at their year-end retail real estate awards event on December 6, 2016. Shingobee VP of Real Estate Development, Jon Fahning, was installed as MSCA’s second vice president for 2017.

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Shingobee has started construction of two new facilities for Prestige Preschool Academy, one in Maple Grove, and one in Minnetonka, MN. Update: Another Prestige Preschool location has been approved, in Eagan, MN. It was recently featured as a “Hot Property” in the StarTribune. Construction is planned to start in October.

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Construction of the latest new store for Thrifty White Pharmacy has begun in Annandale, MN. The local newspaper, Annandale Advocate, covered the City approval process, which involved a comp plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan approval, and the start of construction.

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Retail construction is one of Shingobee’s specialties, and 2015-16 has been no exception, with several projects recently completed or under construction. Below are a few highlights. Keep an eye on this page for more projects to come in the spring of 2016. 

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