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Volume 4-15
Friday, January 23, 2015
Member News
Project Update
Total projects received at MBEX from 1/12/15 – 1/16/15: 73
Total project leads reported on at MBEX from 1/12/15 – 1/16/15: 21
Total active projects received/reported on at MBEX as of 1/20/15: 243
MBEX Elects New Directors & Officers for 2015
Chuck Anderson of Northern Star Metal Buildings LLC, was introduced as President of the Minnesota Builders Exchange at
the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Builders Exchange on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Anderson succeeds Tony
Grazzini, WTG Terrazzo & Tile Inc. Anderson has served on the MBEX Board of Directors and has served as Treasurer and
Vice President prior to his election to President.
Russ Reger of Veit Companies was elected 2015 MBEX Vice President, Jake Bauer, Carciofini Co, was elected 2015 MBEX
Treasurer and Tom Getzke, MBEX, elected Secretary.
Through balloting of the membership, elected to new three-year terms as Directors were Patrick Sims, Graham Construction
Services Inc, and Nick Frattalone, Frattalone Co.
New Plans Listing
Things just got easier with the new plans listing format on mbex.org! As of this week, all new projects posted will have a
new list format of drawing sheets. The new listing of plans will break down sheet listings within the project by drawing
type. For example, all Electrical drawing sheets will be incorporated into “Section: ELECTRICAL,” Architectural drawings
incorporated into “Section: ARCHITECTURAL” and so on. New addenda drawings will also have their own section for quick
access/viewing. Note: new addenda drawings listed for projects made active before this week can be found within the
Addenda section for each project.
News Continued…please see page 2 of this bulletin for more news!
Classifieds
Project Manager Position
The W L Hall Company, a 65 year old construction sub-contractor, is seeking a Project Manager. This position is responsible
for taking window, storefront and curtain wall projects from contract award through project completion. Compensation will
commensurate with education and contract glazing industry experience. Benefits include company car, health insurance,
paid vacation, 401K, profit sharing, etc. If interested, please contact Craig Hall at [email protected] or at 952-974-7617.
The W. L. Hall Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Estimator Position
Grazzini Brothers & Company is seeking an Estimator to work out of our Eagan office. Our estimators project and control
construction costs by collecting and studying information related to the industry. Direct and supervise activities of each
project for quantity and accuracy of work. This includes performing estimates, training, scheduling, establishing goals and
standards. Email resumes to [email protected]. Grazzini Brothers is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Project Coordinator Position
Grazzini Brothers & Company is seeking a Project Coordinator to work out of our Eagan office. This employee would
coordinate various duties for Project Managers, maintain and schedule projects according to strict deadlines and project
requirements and assist with the resolution of project demands. Email resumes to [email protected]. Grazzini Brothers
is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
The information in this bulletin was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) does not assume responsibility for its completeness or accuracy
You are urged to check your own sources in addition to the information contained in this publication. This issue contains plans and other bidding information received prior to and
including the date noted above the page. 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Chuck Anderson - Northern Star Metal Buildings LLC, Vice President: Russ Reger - Veit
Companies, Treasurer: Jake Bauer - Carciofini Company, Past President: Tony Grazzini - WTG Terrazzo Tile Inc. Directors: Dan Saffert - Daniel F Saffert Estimating, Clark Taylor - M A
Mortenson, Danielle Dziedzic - Dziedzic Caulking, Nick Frattalone - Frattalone Companies, Malia Oesterreich - Tamarack Materials Inc, Wally Peterson - Cemstone Products Co, Beth
Nde - Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Patrick Sims - Graham Construction Services Inc. Executive Director: Tom Getzke. Office Staff: Sharon Fiscus, Julie Miller, Jill Gerwig, Chris
Geiser, Jeff Boelter, Ka Yang, Renee Johnson, Shauna Baska, Peggy Esboldt.
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NEWS continued...
MBEX Winter Social
The Minnesota Builders Exchange cordially invites members to join us for our Winter Social on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at
the Plymouth Playhouse. Together, we’ll enjoy Pop-Up Musical, the breakout hit from the 2012 Twin Cities Fringe Festival.
We hope to see you there! Refer to page 3 of this bulletin or mbex.org/wintersocial for more information on the event,
including a registration form. Reserve your spot today, as space is limited!
Volunteer of the Year
Tim Hughes, Alliance Bank, was named Volunteer of the Year at the MBEX Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 14,
2015. Tim has volunteered with the Builders Exchange for three decades. He has served on many committees, participated
in social events and has generously sponsored numerous events, publications and programs. Congratulations, Tim!
Distinguished Member of the Year
Clem Commers of St. Paul Linoleum and Carpet Co, was honored as the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Member of
the Year at the MBEX Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Clem was honored for his many years of service to
the Builders Exchange, the building industry and the community. He has dedicated his entire 50-year construction career
to the commercial and residential flooring industry. Clem has always been an ambassador and supporter of the mission of
the Builders Exchange. He served on the Board of Directors of the Builders Exchange, having participated in countless
social events, golf tournaments and committee activities. The Minnesota Builders Exchange honors Clem Commers, St.
Paul Linoleum and Carpet Co Inc, for his countless contributions to the construction industry, the flooring industry, the Twin
Cities community and the Builders Exchange. May his leadership and volunteer spirit serve as an inspiration to all of us.
Congratulations and thanks, Clem, for your leadership and dedication.
DeWitt Adds Seasoned Litgator
DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore SC and its affiliate, DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC, recently announced the addition of David
Orenstein to its litigation and bankruptcy departments. Orenstein, who will be based in the Minneapolis office, has more
than 30 years of experience representing clients in all facets of business litigation and financial matters. Orenstein is a
member of the Hennepin, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.
Attention MCUB Certified Subs & Suppliers
Engineering and Construction Innovations Inc (ECI) is requesting all MCUB (Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business)
certified subcontractor and suppliers to provide price quotes and proposals for the L-13 Lift Station Improvements Project
(MCES Project #805550 & Contract #14P176). ECI encourages interested subs and suppliers to call well in advance of bid
time to mutually coordinate project scope. Project quotes should be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 651-298-9113
prior to bid closing 1/29/15 @ 2PM. Please contact ECI for scope coordination and questions at 651-298-9111 ext. 102.
Attention MBE/WBE Subcontractors & Suppliers
Knutson Construction will be submitting a bid on the following project and invites you to submit your subcontractor and
supplier quotations to us. We seek to increase business opportunities with Diverse Business Partners, including WBE/MBE.
SSD#1 Minneapolis Southwest High School Renovations- Minneapolis, MN, bid date: January 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Please
contact Jenny Gardner for additional information or assistance. Knutson Construction Services Inc, 7515 Wayzata Blvd,
Minneapolis MN, 55426; phone: 763-546-1400, fax: 763-546-2226.
Notice of Minority Participation
PCL Construction Services Inc will be submitting a bid on the MaSU HPER Facility Replacement, bid date: January 28,
2015 at 2:00 p.m. CST. PCL invites all subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids for this project. We also recommend all
bidding subcontractors expend every good faith effort to increase participation by minority/women/veteran/small business
enterprises. PCL Construction Services Inc, Attn: Chris Hauck, 12200 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville MN, 55337; 952-882-9600,
fax: 952-882-9900. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
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