Client News: Rochester Community and Technical College and Knutson Construction break ground on the CTECH/STEM center

MnSCU and RCTC selected Knutson to provide construction management services for the 22,350-square-foot, $6.5 million CTECH/STEM facility addition at the University Center Rochester campus.

Association News: AAMA releases updated requirements for coatings on steel hardware components in window, door and skylight applications

Voluntary Specification for Corrosion Resistant Coatings on Carbon Steel Components Used in Windows Doors and Skylights recently was updated with a new test report section, and a clarified scope.

Event News: Hamilton Ink Spot’s gallery hosts monthly poster exhibitions with Bill Moran in Aug., Jim Sherraden in Sept., “Scary Ink” in Oct.

From Sept. 1 to 30, the Ink Spot’s gallery will welcome personal “Woodcuts” printed by Jim Sherraden, who also curates Nashville’s Hatch Show Print. A closing reception and artist talk with Sherraden will be held Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m., at Amsterdam Bar & Hall, a few doors down from Ink Spot.

Client News: Knutson Construction promotes Micah Vainikka to assistant project manager

Knutson promoted Micah Vainikka to assistant project manager. For more than two years, he has worked at Knutson as a project engineer. “Micah has proven to be a valuable member of the Knutson team and I am confident in his ability to take on this increased role,” stated Dave Bastyr, executive vice president of Knutson […]

Client News: ROCKFON’s ceiling systems simplify seismic requirements

ROCKFON® Chicago Metallic® ceiling suspension systems are tested to meet or exceed industry standards. These ceiling systems are engineered to reduce installation time, to save associated material and labor costs, and to support life safety and the property preservation during an earthquake.

Association News: AAMA offers chance to win discounts toward FenestrationMasters

AAMA hosts an online contest on both LinkedIn and Twitter every Monday and Wednesday, respectively, at 12:30 p.m. EDT from Aug. 10 through Sept. 9, as well as during the GlassBuild America show, Sept. 16-18 in Atlanta.

Client News: Knutson Construction promotes Ryan Christenson to project manager

Since joining Knutson, Christenson has managed the $20 million Essentia Health Parking Ramp project in Duluth.

Client News: Dave & Buster’s brand identity conveyed in metal panels from Laminators as finished by Linetec

Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills, Illinois new location presents a sleek, modern brand inside and out. Designed by Aria Group Architects, the store’s updated look conveys a sense of energy, technology and fun befitting the combined retailer, restaurant, sports bar and gaming center. Achieving the desired aesthetic balance, the store’s exterior features bold blocks of […]

Client News: CityCenterDC office towers feature Valspar’s Fluropon high-performance PVDF finishes

CityCenterDC’s entire development was accepted into the U.S. Green Building Council’s pilot program for LEED Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) and received Gold certification – the first in the U.S. to achieve this. The project’s office buildings also earned pre-certification at the Gold level for LEED Core and Shell, and the residential buildings have received Silver certification for LEED New Construction.

Client News: Linetec founder and past president, Scott Platta, retires

“I started my career as a part-time kid, low man on the ladder, and worked my way up to president. I was always given the opportunity to improve and advance in the company.”