Jean Kane Named to Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

Midwest Real Estate News has inducted Jean Kane, President and COO of Welsh & Colliers International (“Welsh”), into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.

The 2011 Hall of Fame issue, which highlights the careers of the most accomplished commercial real estate professionals in the Midwest, was published in December. This year’s 62 inductees were chosen from a pool of over 300 nominations, and were selected based on their tenure in the industry as well as their contributions to the real estate marketplace.

Welsh Construction Breaks Ground on 126,000-Square-Foot Bridgepoint Business Park in South Saint Paul

Welsh Construction announced that construction has begun on Bridgepoint Business Park, a 126,000-square-foot industrial building on Concord Street and Bridgepoint Drive in South St. Paul, Minn.

Many thanks!

Many people across the state took part in Give to the Max Day yesterday. Nearly 48,000 people volunteered and over $13.5 million donations were collected for a variety of non-profit organizations.


We would like to thank all of the Welsh employees, a total of 85, who participated in the 2011 Give Time/Receive Time company volunteer event . Hope for the City and Feed My Starving Children greatly appreciate your generosity. The amount of time and progress made in just a few hours and pooled resources is sure to make a big impact.

HFTC results: a total of 385 winter coats were sorted, three full palates of books were inventoried/documented, 102 palates of items were inventories/documented, special events items were inventoried/organized and progress was made with the Pathways exeperiential exhibit. A total of $445 (which translates to $14,685 worth of food and resources) of donations for the food/fund drive was collected as well.

FMSC results: a total of 46 boxes of food were assembled which will provide 9,936 meals for malnourished children. FMSC ships the meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.

Donations to both organizations are always greatly appreciated! Visit http://www.fmsc.org/ or http://www.hopeforthecity.net/ for more information.

FaciliTech Feature

Dan Campbell has been a part of the FaciliTech team since July 2011. He has over 10 years of industry experience and is currently working out of our Detroit, Michigan office. Read on to find out more about Dan.





Q:  Where did you attend college?
A:  Southern Illinois University / Michigan State (Geology Major)

Q: What is the one thing few people know about you?
A: I’m a Musician

Q: If you could go on a road trip with anyone, who would you choose? Where would you go?
A: Carl Sagan – The Smithsonian

Q:  Favorite author?
A:  Robert Heinlein

Q:  If you could have any super power, what would you choose and why?
A:  Telekinesis. No crane needed to set RTU’s.

Q:  What is your dream vacation?
A:   Ireland

Q:   What is one goal you’d like to accomplish during your lifetime?
A:    Finish my college degree

Q:    What is your favorite quote?
A:    Anything designed by Man is subject to failure.

Q:    Do you have any pets?
A:    4 dogs, 6 outdoor cats, 3 geese.

Welsh Construction aids a local non-profit

The newest affordable-housing building for senior citizens in Hudson is nearing completion. Heirloom Courts will offer 31 one-bedroom apartments to qualifying low-income senior households when it opens ...

Welsh joins NBC Universal in a local rescue project

Welsh had the opportunity to partner with NBC Universal and George to the Rescue, NBC’s version of Extreme Home Makeover. Host, George Oliphant heard about the devastation caused by the tornado that hit North Minneapolis on May 22, leaving more than a half-million dollars worth of damage in its wake.


The NBC crew along with Welsh Construction, FaciliTech, Martha O’Hara Interiors, Best Buy, 3M and several other vendors (local and national), helped makeover the cafeteria at Sojourner Truth Academy.


The work was unveiled on Monday, September 19th to students, faculty and parents of STA. A 30-minute program about the project will air locally on KARE-11 TV at noon on Sunday, Oct. 16. Episodes of the show can be seen online here.

See full story posted on Finance & Commerce.com:
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/09/welsh-construction-helps-repair-school-in-north-minneapolis/

Welsh Construction selected to remodel the Milestone AV Technologies Headquarters in Eden Prairie

Welsh Construction has been selected by Milestone AV Technologies to remodel their new headquarters at 6436 City West Parkway in Eden Prairie. Milestone recently purchased the five story building, which was formerly occupied by Dept 56.

Senior Project Manager Chris Loberg, Field Superintendent Rod Kalina and Construction Services Coordinator Jean Springer have already begun the construction process, including the demolition and infill of the approximately 4,500 SF atrium to add additional usable square footage. The project was designed by Mekus Tanager of Chicago, and they expect to achieve a LEED Silver Certification from their eco-friendly design of the 82,000 SF building. A new computer room with UPS systems and a new generator, as well as engineering and testing labs are part of the project, which is scheduled for completion early next year.

Welsh Construction would like to thank Welsh Brokers Bill Ritter, Robin Zellmer, Eric Dueholm and John Johannson for their assistance in securing this project.