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OUR SERVICES

Our diverse areas of expertise are designed to fit the changing needs of your project

01.

Pre-Construction

Our approach to preconstruction is rooted in collaboration, communication, and meticulous planning. We work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to develop a detailed understanding of project goals, budgets, tribal and federal conditions, constraints, and scheduling requirements.

02.

Workforce Developement

Our mission is to cultivate a skilled and resilient workforce rooted in the principles of tribal sovereignty and cultural heritage. Our goal is to provide meaningful employment and experience at a prevailing wage through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

03.

Owner Representative

As your owner's representative, we act as your trusted advisor and advocate, working tirelessly to safeguard your interests at every turn. From planning to negotiation and communication and collaboration we are here every step of the way. 

04.

Program and Process of Design

Our team of experienced architects, engineers, and designers collaborates closely with clients to develop a customized program that meets their needs. Whether you're building a commercial complex, residential development, or industrial facility, we have the expertise to deliver exceptional results.

05.

Contractor Selection

Effective contractor selection is essential for the successful execution of a project, as it helps mitigate risks, ensure quality outcomes, and maximize value for the client or organization. Tribal Project Developers carefully evaluate and select the right contractor so stakeholders can set the stage for a productive and successful project experience.

06.

Commissioning and Close-Out

Our team effectively manages the commission and close-out phases from administrative closure, final inspection and acceptance, documentation and archiving, turn-over, and post-project evaluation. 

07.

Project Development

Our team takes a leadership role in guiding the projects through the various stages from inception to completion.  Throughout the process, we provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to drive the project forward and ensure its success, as well as initial consultation and assessment, strategic planning, problem-solving and decision-making, communication, and reporting to drive the project forward. We help you navigate complex challenges and achieve desired outcomes that adhere to your tribal requirements.

08.

Quality Assurance

Our team ensures that deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications. This involves conducting quality reviews, performing inspections, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Fond du Lac Cultural Language and Learning Center - Cloquet, MN

Tagwii Campus Bigs Bucks Bingo

1991

12000 sq ft gaming floor. Carpeting and Interior finishes contractor.

Fond du lac Tribal Housing Project #16 & 17

1992

30 homes, carpenter and flooring contractor.

$ 2.3M

Fond du lac Housing Authority / Daycare

1993

6,000 sq ft, carpenter, and flooring contractor.

Black Bear Casino Hotel

1993

Flooring contractor. 3 floors ,157 hotel room, pool, and atrium.

$3M

Fond du Lac Natural Resources Building

1994

General Contractor, 5,000 sq ft.

$400k.

Fond du Lac Tribal Misc remodeling projects

1991-1995

General Contractor

$1.9M

Fond du Lac Tribal Housing Vinyl Window Replacement

1995

General Contractor. 300 homes.

$2.5M

Fond du lac Ojibwe School Bus Maintenance and Bus Garage

1995

Concrete contractor. Interior finishes.

$250k

Fond du lac Tribal Housing rebuilds

1994-1996

Framing and finishes contractor.

$1.2M

Fond du lac Head Start project

1997

$1.2M

Fond du lac Ojibwe School Face Program Buildings

1998

Fond du Lac Project Manager, Superintendent. 2 buildings 3,500 sq ft.

$150k

Fond du lac Tribal Housing NAHASDA project #20

1999

12 homes, road extensions, utilities, home construction, Fond du Lac housing construction superintendent, project developer.

$1.2M

Fond du lac Tribal Housing NAHASDA project #23

1999-2000

25 homes, road extensions, subdivisions developments, utilities, Fond du Lac housing construction superintendent, project developer.

$2.5M

Sawyer Center

1999-2000

Fond du Lac Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent.

$3M

Fond du Lac Museum community volunteer project

1999

Site, utilities and foundation work. Fond du Lac construction superintendent, project management.

$200k

Fond du lac Ojibwe School k-12

2000-2001

Fond du Lac assistant project management, quality control, field operations specialists.

$12M

Fond du lac Head Start Renovation 

2001

Interior exterior finish upgrades, new burnished block interior finishes, Resurface hardwood floor, HVAC upgrades, EFIS and roofing upgrades. Fond du Lac assistant project manager, quality control and field operations specialist.

$1M

Fdl Health & Wellness project

2001

Addition to the 4,000sq ft HeadStart gymnasium, FFE, elevator, community fitness center, assistant project management, quality control and field operations specialist.

$1M

Fond du Lac Brookston Center

2001-2002

20,000 sq ft community center with gymnasium, offices, commercial kitchen dining area.  Assistant project manager, quality control and field operations specialist.

$3M

Fond du lac Early Head Start renovation

2003

12,000 sq ft, HVAC, interior modifications, commercial kitchen, and administration offices, exterior finishes, roofing and site work. Assistant project manager, quality control and field operations specialist.

$2M

Sawyer Center community expansion

2004

23,000 total renovation and new construction, gymnasium, interior finishes commercial kitchen office, program space, exterior and site work. Assistant project manager, quality control and filed operations specialist. 

$3.4M

Fond du Lac Housing window project

2004

250 tribal homes, Complete window replacement project. Project Manager, quality control, field operations specialist and project developer.

$1.5 mil

Black Bear Casino Expansion

2005-2008

1,000,000 sq ft, gaming, hotel, fine dining, convention center, 1,500 car parking ramp all requiring mass excavation and soil corrections. Phase #1-2 Assistant project manager, quality control and field operations specialist.  Phase #3-4 Project Manager, quality control and field operations specialist.

$125 mil

Fond du Lac Elderly Assisted Living Building

2007

24/7 care, 12 units, commercial kitchen, commons staff offices. Project Manager, quality control site operations specialist.

$2.5 mil

Fond du lac Supportive Housing complex

2008

24 units, support services building, administration building, 12 apartments,12 town homes, all site work , utility extensions, Project Manager, quality control and field operations specialist, project developer.

$3.5 mil.

Fond du lac Veterans Supportive Housing Building

2009

10 units, supportive staff offices and community area. Project manager, owner’s representative.

$1.5M

Fond du Lac Resource Management Building

2010

2 story, 23,000 sq ft., LEED silver certified. Project manager, owner’s representative.

$4.5M

Black Bear Buffet expansion

2012

Additional dining area, 100 additional seats. Project manager, owner’s representative.

$600k

Tagwii

2014

4,000 sq. ft, outpatient treatment facility, wood framed, standing seam roof, brick veneer, lab, counseling space, community rooms. Project Manager, owner’s representative.

$1M

Center for American Indian Resources

2015

3 story, 27,000 sq ft, Health care facility, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, below grade parking garage, demolition, rock blasting, precast plank, brick veneered. Project Manager, owner’s representative.

$12M

Mash kiki Waakaagan

2016

Outpatient treatment,  social services and pharmacy Minneapolis project. 3 stories, 2 building with glass atrium connection, complete renovation and repurpose of facility. Project Manager, owner’s representative and quality control.

$ 3.2M

FOND-DU-LUTH Casino renovation

2016

2 floors, 20,000 sq ft of gaming, renovated, elevators and escalator upgrades, exterior lighting upgrades.  Project Manager, owner’s representative and quality control.

 $4M

Carter Hotel

2017

Demo hotel, New Caissons, structural steel, paving future Fond Du Luth project. $1M

Fond du Lac Human Services Expansion

2017

23,000 sq ft, poured foundations, precast plank, structural steel metal stud framing, Brick veneered 2 story building, dental, medical, behavioral health and social services. Project Manager, owner’s representative, and quality control.

$3.7M

Min No Aya Win Dental Services Expansion

2018-2019

Added additional dental stations, repurpose of space, Radiation study, relocation of x-ray equipment provides new dental equipment. Project manager, owner’s representative, and quality control. $1M

Tagwii Campus

2019-2020

19,500 sq ft, 20 bed inpatient treatment facility, administration, counseling, recreation space, laundry and commercial kitchen and dining. Project manager, owner’s representative and quality control. $4M

Fond du Lac Youth Shelter

2020

5000 sq ft 24/7 group home. Project manager, owner’s representative, quality control, project developer.

$1M

Fond du lac Tribal Center expansions

2020-2021

5,000 sq ft of additions, Legal and Accounting expansions, FFE,150 days of construction, CARES ACT funded. Project Manager, owner’s representative, quality control and field operations specialist, project developer

$1.5M

Fond du Lac Gitigaaning

2020

5,000 sq ft, commercial kitchen, cannery and meat processing facility. Commercial root cellar.  Cares Act funded., Project manager, owner’s representative, quality control, project developer.

$1.3M

Fond du lac Cultural Language Learning Center

2020

5600 sq ft community building dedicated to language, ceremonial and community healing. Project manager, owners representative, quality control, project developer.

$3M

Black Bear 1993 Hotel

2022

Demolition, disposal, 3 story wood construction, pool, atrium and 157 guest rooms. Construction modifications to Administration and Human Services departments due to demo impacted space. HVAC, electrical and utilities disconnects and modifications.  Project manager, owners representative, quality control, project developer.

$1M

Black Bear Casino Hotel refresh

2023-2024

250 rooms, 10 floors of guest rooms and common space. Complete renovation and refresh, includes modifications to 12 rooms creating suites, complete interior finish upgrades walls, ceilings and flooring. Project included FFE demo, FFE supply and all construction related services., Project manager, owner’s representative, quality control and field operations specialist, project developer.

$12M

Sawyer Ceremonial Building

2023-2024

4,500 square ft, timber constructed, community ceremonial building, providing commercial kitchen and natural finishes.

$3M

Black Bear Casino Event Center

2024

27,000 sq ft expansion. Worked through programing, design exercises and CMAR selection.

Projected budget $19M

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