Werner Office Remodel in Edina, MN A 10,086 sq. ft. office remodel in Edina of an existing office building, including demolition and new build out. This office remodel will include a space for security office and lobby/training area. APPRO Development has been selected as the general contractor on this project and will be overseeing the demolition work and the construction to …
The National Association of REALTORS recently published a video summary of the recent tax reform changes. Specifically, the presentation summarizes the “wins” for commercial real estate.
We are excited to see this information and are certain that our readers will hopefully find some helpful information from this presentation. Simply click on the link below to watch this quick (less than 10 minutes) video to learn more!
Learn more about the “tax wins” for commercial real estate in this informational video created by the National Association of REALTORS:
If you are interested in more information about commercial property solutions from development to leasing and everything in between, contact our team of property solution experts today to discuss your team’s needs.
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Dental Office Expansion: Immanuel Dental, Farmington, MN. Existing dental office has started an expansion project at Immanuel Dental located in Farmington, MN. A 1,200 square foot single story addition to the existing building. The addition to match the existing building finishes at the exterior and similar finishes on the inside of the addition to match the inside of the existing …
Industrial Expansion Project for Hobo, Inc. A new industrial expansion project for Hobo, Inc. will help this manufacturer increase the size of its Lakeville facility. The current facility will go from 30,065 square feet to 53,083 square with the addition of the 23,018 square foot expansion project. We are anticipating an August, 2018 completion date on this project. We encourage …
Are you looking at constructing a building remodel, addition, or new building? A construction project is a huge task and investment so you want to make sure you choose a General Contractor that will fit your company’s needs. The following tips can help you choose a reputable, trustworthy and dependable General Contractor.
In this blog article, you will:
We hope you enjoy this helpful summary!
– Start by determining your company’s building service needs – Check out our helpful new building checklist
– Compile a List of Possible Contractors
– Conduct Interviews – Meet our team
– Research Contractors Current Construction Projects & Past Commercial and/or Industrial Projects – do they have the necessary skills and expertise to work on your specific project?
– Check References – learn about completed projects from references provided. Did the project come in on budget? Was the project completed on time?
– Remember the Lowest Quote Isn’t Always the Best Quote – at APPRO, we competitively bid our projects, but there are many factors to take into consideration in addition to cost – ability to deliver and complete their portion of work on time, ability to work into the overall schedule, compliance with insurance requirements, relationships (e.g. maybe you as the building owner have close ties with a particular vendor or subcontractor).
With more than 30 years of experience in providing commercial land development, design build and project management services , we have the knowledge and talent to make your goals a reality. Whether your project is small or large, we have a dedicated team designed to work with you.
At APPRO Development, Inc., we work with you, the owner, to provide competitive bids for your projects and share that information you need to make an informed decision. By having our sister company, CERRON Commercial Properties, LLC, involved in the process, we streamline the construction process for those who choose to work with both of our companies. Those who choose only one or the other of our two companies, also benefit from our expertise and understanding the steps needed to bring a project to successful completion.
We hope you will choose to work with the team at APPRO Development, Inc. as you consider all of your construction options.
Whatever you choose, please feel free to reach out to our team with any questions you may have!
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Drones in Commercial Real Estate and Industrial Construction? They’re talked about everywhere and their benefits are sometimes far reaching or yet to be tested (I am curious to see how a drone can deliver a package during a MN snowstorm without plummeting to its death due to the added weight of the snow). Naturally, the popularity of drones made us ask; how can drones benefit those of us in the commercial real estate or industrial construction fields?
(Click on photo at left for more information about this Warehouse Addition and to see more aerial photography taken by a drone.)
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We (at APPRO Development and CERRON Commercial Properties) decided there could be some benefit to utilize drones, so we embarked on a mission to learn more. Upon doing some research, we learned it’s important to find someone who is:
After finding a “pilot” whose skills we were confident in, we were able to utilize drones in numerous ways over the past year to:
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Why use drones???
The benefits in utilizing a drone allowed a significant cost savings over other methods, such as aerial photography completed by a pilot and a photographer. In fact, we may have just done without the wonderful photos had it not been for the savings using a drone. In addition to our company having a drone pilot that we hire for imaging, some of our subcontractors also have access to a pilot to provide insightful feedback on existing building conditions.
Structural engineers have learned to utilize drones for inspecting hard to reach places, such as under bridges or high in the air to view windmill or cell towers, smoke stacks and other tall buildings. Interestingly, drones are also being used to assist in mapping of rail lines.
While there is much debate surrounding the use of drones, some practical applications, which are non-obtrusive to the general public, are indeed beneficial to the Commercial Real Estate and Industrial Construction industry.
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If you have an existing property you would like to market for sale or lease, or have a commercial building in need of repair or expanding, please contact our team to assist you. Perhaps we may incorporate the use of drones into your next project!
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For more information on Commerical Real Estate and Construction, please visit our “Industrial building construction process” page for additional information on how the construction process works and may benefit you and your company as you consider your future space needs. |
A drone was used to view the roof and parking lot of the APPRO Development and CERRON Commercial Properties building. The aerial perspective helped determine maintenance needs and cosmetic improvements to enhance the aesthetics of the property. |
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The industrial building process has a variety of considerations and steps to navigate. The team at APPRO Development seeks to simplify the construction process in MN by sharing some insight for local business owners considering this construction option.
In this blog article, you will learn about:
First, once you have determined that your space needs require a change, you will want to consider if buying an existing building or building a new facility is the best choice for your business. Our team created a “Buy vs. Build” checklist to help with some of these key considerations. Once you have reviewed this chart and have decided construction may be your ideal solution, you will want to consider the time it takes to construct a new facility.
The next consideration is the overall timeline for constructing a new facility. Our “Project and Process Timeline” takes into consideration all of the steps along the way – from site selection, to development and city process steps, to design work, through to the completion of construction. This insightful map helps you navigate the entire process.
Finally, once you decide that you want to move forward with constructing a new industrial building, you will want to start your site search as soon as possible. Our team has a few options to help you with this part of the process. You may search our site for the properties we currently have actively listed. Additionally, you may request a site search and our team can expand the search to additional properties available.
Hopefully, this information is helpful for you and your team as you consider constructing a new industrial facility. Our team is available to help assist you wherever you are in the process. We have many additional tools, checklists, worksheets, and more to help you as you go.
This is an exciting time for your team! Our team would be honored to help you – we can be reached by clicking on the following link:
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Dog Daycare Remodel Project: The Woof Room, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota APPRO Development, Inc. is thrilled to be working on a new project for the group at “The Woof Room.” As they have added a second location, the team at APPRO is hard at work remodeling a new site located at 8841 Xylon Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. The Woof Room provides …
Industrial Remodel Construction Project for Cardinal Glass – Northfield, Minnesota This is an industrial remodel construction project for Cardinal Glass, located in Northfield, MN. This project consists of some initial demo of an existing wall and some masonry, the construction of new metal framed walls, the installation of prefinished metal panels, concrete sawcutting for sewer line, plumbing work and installation …
The Team at APPRO Development would like to share some commercial property roof maintenance information with you and your team. Commercial and industrial property owners, beware! At this time of the year, it is important to check on the status of your roof. We have had a lot of freeze/thaw activity in the past few weeks, and it may have taken its toll on your roof.
“Lack of maintenance and SNOW REMOVAL can raise the risk of STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE/WATER ENTRY” according to B.L. Dalsin Roofing, a roofing subcontractor with whom we have worked for many years.
According to the same roofing subcontractor, in a recent newsletter:
All of these activities need to be addressed in order to avoid damage to your roof.
We would be happy to help connect you with a local reputable service provider for snow or ice removal and remediation, and to prevent further damage due to the thaw/freeze activity, common during this time of year.
Please contact our team at APPRO for additional details on getting help for your roof and/or your commercial or industrial building.
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You may also have interest in the following article:
http://blog.approdevelopment.com/commercial-building-maintenance-roofing
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