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Focus Design Build - Industrial Building
News

Building for the Future: Trends in Industrial & Commercial Building

When planning a construction project, budget is often a top concern. But cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting corners. That’s where pre-engineered metal buildings come in—offering a cost-effective way to build without compromising on quality. At Focus Design Build, we’re committed to finding solutions that meet your needs and budget while ensuring quality at every turn. With trusted partners like Kirby Building Systems, we deliver efficient and durable buildings that offer real value for your investment.

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News

Five Steps You Need to Know Before Building a PEMB

At Focus Design Build, we help our clients navigate the entire design and construction process through our proven process of Focus. Discover. Succeed. This proven framework emphasizes a pathway to understanding our clients’ needs and successfully achieving project goals. 

A current trend in the market is the request from customers for Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB). PEMBs are a strategic investment requiring careful planning and consideration. Below are five essential things you need to know before starting the construction of a PEMB.

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Fransden Bank Focus Design Build
Commercial

Frandsen Bank & Trust

Focus Design Build, in collaboration with Mohagen Hansen, successfully led the full-scale renovation of Frandsen Bank & Trust. Spanning nearly 5,200 square feet, this project demonstrated our commitment to blending modern upgrades with historic preservation. By conducting the renovation in phases, we ensured that the bank remained fully operational, prioritizing the safety and convenience of both employees and clients.

One of the significant challenges of this project was performing the renovation while the bank remained open. Keeping employees and customers of the bank safe amidst construction required detailed planning and execution. Our team was dedicated to maintaining a secure environment throughout the project.

Key Features Include: preservation of historic exterior stonework, retention of the interior vault, and seamless operation of the bank during renovation.

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North Pointe Apartments, lounge area
Commercial

North Pointe Apartments

Focus Design Build proudly completed the remodel of North Pointe Apartments, elevating the multi-family residential complex to new heights of sophistication and functionality. Tasked by Curtis Capital Group LLC, with BDH orchestrating the design, the project rejuvenated three buildings within a vibrant community in Coon Rapids, MN.

Overcoming the challenges of a tight timeframe and the necessity to minimize disruption to residents, Focus Design Build implemented strategic renovations outside of business hours, meticulously managing noise and dust. The outcome was the seamless transformation of 9 hallways, 3 fitness rooms, 3 community rooms, 3 lobby/mail rooms, and a spanking new leasing office, executed with minimal impact on the tenants’ daily lives.

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