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Mortenson Construction is an organization built on strong values, family heritage and a commitment to making a difference in our communities.  And above all, we are builders.  We have built a reputation for being a solid and progressive construction organization that is trustworthy and responsible.  Our reputation is built purposefully, one project at a time.

Mortenson continues to lead the industry in use of innovative construction technologies, such as Building Information Modeling, for many of our projects and customers, including the Denver Art Museum, University of Washington and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. We also have one of the best safety records in the industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our company continues to serve a wide variety of customers nationwide on projects of all sizes, and specialize in fields such as healthcare, renewable energy, sports facilities and more.





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2007 News Archive
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Mortenson Seattle "Making a Difference" for Providence Everett Medical Center

This is Providence Everett's third selection of Mortenson as their construction partner in the past three years.

12/15/2007
Mortenson's Tatanka Wind Project Crosses the Line

The project site features many of the favorable elements for a productive wind energy facility - high elevation, large land mass, strong wind resources and easy access.

11/20/2007
Minnesota's Largest Wind Farm and Transmission Line Dedicated

A total of 137 wind turbines, with a maximum generating capacity of 205 megawatts of electricity, comprise the largest single wind farm in the state.

11/13/2007
Mortenson Awarded New Operational Maintenance Facilities at Fort Riley

With a long history of projects now completed at Ft. Riley, Mortenson is proud to have established an outstanding reputation with the Army Corps of Engineers.

11/05/2007
Mortenson's Sprint Center Receives Safety Excellence "Best of the Best" Award

Mortenson was chosen over its Kansas City peers based upon an evaluation by representatives from industry, government, and higher education of our safety program, culture, and performance at the Sprint Center.

11/02/2007
Mortenson Construction to Power U.S. Offices with Wind Energy

The purchase demonstrates Mortenson’s long-term commitment to the preservation of our environment.

10/31/2007
Mortenson's Froedtert Cancer Center Team Honored by WasteCap Wisconsin

The team has achieved an astounding 98% recycling rate for construction and demolition on the new facility.

10/24/2007
Mortenson's Phoenix Office Selected for Chase Field Renovations

The expertise of our team members includes experience with the installation of heavy and highly sensitive equipment and the challenges of an extremely aggressive project schedule.

10/09/2007
Mortenson Construction Leads Minnesota Contractors in Sustainable Construction

This is the first time that ENR has measured the Green market by ranking contractors.

09/26/2007
Mortenson Seattle Continues Building Relationship with the University of Washington

The University of Washington Tower Data Center is being constructed to accommodate increased campus-wide server demand.

09/20/2007
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Mortenson Selected for Bethel University's New Commons Building

The University Commons, Bethel's first student center and fondly known on campus as the "family room".

09/19/2007
Mortenson's NREL Project is a Real Research & Development Gem

The facility was recently awarded LEED® Platinum by the US Green Building Council, making it the second building in Colorado to achieve such certification.

09/10/2007
Mortenson Federal Group Awarded Aircraft Hangar and Maintenance Facility

The mission of the P-201V project is to provide landing, maintenance, and storage space for a Navy Squadron that is being relocated to the Norfolk Base.

08/29/2007
Mortenson's Chicago Office Awarded Silver Cross Replacement Hospital

The replacement hospital ensures that Silver Cross can continue its mission of providing quality healthcare for the growing community over the next century.

08/16/2007
Mortenson's Phoenix Office Takes to the Court

The Arizona State University Weatherup Center will be comprised of two practice courts, locker rooms, study areas and coaches’ offices.

08/14/2007
Mortenson's Chicago Office Scores a Three-Peat

For the third year in a row Mortenson has been selected as one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest.

07/30/2007
Mortenson Selected to Build Minnesota Twins Ballpark

Minnesota’s new 40,000-seat, open-air ballpark will feature superior baseball sightlines from every seat and spectacular views of the Minneapolis skyline.

07/27/2007
Mortenson's Federal Group Awarded Brigade Complex at Fort Lewis

The complex will include a Barracks building that will house 600 soldiers, a Battalion Headquarters building, extensive site development, and miscellaneous support facilities

07/25/2007
Mortenson's Denver Office Awarded Vestas Facility

The new Vestas facility will produce 1,200 blades per year, each measuring 120-feet in length and weighing 8.2 tons.

07/24/2007
Mortenson's Phoenix Office is Building their Library Resume

The new library will feature sustainable architecture with an environmentally sensitive design, wireless and digital technologies, a computer training lab, community meeting rooms, and a teen center.

07/19/2007
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Mortenson's Phoenix Office Grabs a Double Play

Glendale Spring Training Facility will be home to both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.

07/17/2007
Mortenson's Phoenix Office Secures Additional Work at Sky Harbor International Airport

The scope of the project will include relocation and new construction of various equipment and electrical rooms.

07/16/2007
Mortenson Awarded Abbott Northwestern Hospital's New Mother-Baby Building

 To date, Mortenson has completed 70 projects on the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital campus totalling 2.4 million square feet.

06/29/2007
Mortenson's Federal Group Awarded Two New Projects Totaling $76.7M

This will be Mortenson's sixth recent major project at the Naval Station Norfolk.

06/25/2007
M. A. Mortenson, Jr. Chosen for Minnesota Business Hall of Fame

Mort Mortenson, CEO and Chairman of M. A. Mortenson Company, was inducted into the “Minnesota Business Hall of Fame”, which honors individuals for their lifetime achievements.

06/20/2007
Mortenson Selected for Seattle University's New Library Expansion

Seattle University is a Jesuit institution established in 1891 and enjoys a campus of 30 buildings on a fifty-four acre site near downtown Seattle.

06/11/2007
Mortenson's University of Washington Research and Technology Project Wins AIA BIM Award

The submission included the top 10 uses and benefits of using BIM on the project, including enabling early and collaborative decision making.

05/22/2007
Mortenson Selected to Build New American Transmission Corporate Office Building

The project will include a 130,000 SF office building and a 20,000 SF Tier 3+ operations center.

05/08/2007
Peers Name Brian Marble “Superintendent of the Year”

Nominations came from subcontractors who have worked with Brian over the years.

05/03/2007
Mortenson's Seattle Office to Build New Kent Events Center

The project will help the City progress toward its goal to become a unique urban center, generate significant revenue, and create many jobs over the 30-year life of the center.

02/05/2007
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Mortenson Awarded NAIOP Award of Excellence for Blake School Addition

The three-level addition provides a focus on the arts, with large spaces provided for drama, music, and art classrooms.

02/01/2007
Mortenson's Seattle Office to Renovate Alexis Hotel

Project scope includes updates to all guest rooms, hallways, and lobby including new crown molding, paint, carpet, and lighting.

01/27/2007
Mortenson | Findorff Joint Venture Team Chosen for University of Wisconsin Madison Project

The twin research facilities, one public and one private, will be constructed in the heart of the UW-Madison campus and will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research.

01/24/2007
Mortenson Awarded Camp Grove Wind Farm

This 150-megawatt project is being developed by Orion Energy Group LLC and is Mortenson’s second wind energy project with them.

01/11/2007
Mortenson Awarded Bloomington Hilton Hotel Project

This project will put an upscale hotel and restaurant on one of the most prominent commercial and entertainment corridors in the Twin Cities, the 494 strip.

01/02/2007
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