LED Lighting in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

The APPRO team has some exciting information to share with our readers. New options for LED lighting are available to the commercial and industrial market. In an effort to assist our clients with lighting selections for office and warehouse spaces, we have installed a variety of different options available throughout our office. The following is a summary of the new lighting available, applicable energy rebates, and information about this manufacturer.

In this blog article, you will learn about:

  • Lighting types
  • Resources for installation
  • Resources for rebates
  • Local company providing a variety of lighting types

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This is the new 200 watt HighBay LED Light for warehousing, factory, retail stores with 16’ ceiling heights or higher, or garage space.

HighBay Lighting:

· Very efficient versus Fluorescent or Mercury Halide HighBay

· Brighter and cleaner light for any work including retail space

· Reliable with a 5-year warranty, all fixtures are fully UL approved and DLC 4.0 or higher tested for efficiency

· Most workers prefer 4,000k Color Temperature (White) versus older (Yellow) lighting; people are more productive with a whiter light and can see better

· Installations are quick and only require a receptacle to plug into or can be hardwired

· Fixtures include an acrylic hood for diffusion and a Motion sensor to automatically turn lights off when not present further reducing energy costs (Motion Sensor can also be used as a daylight sensor for security lighting).

ENERGY REBATES FOR LIGHTING: Local Xcel Energy offers Rebates for each 200 watt HighBay installation, local utilities around the country may have a different rebate program. A local manufacturer, ThinLight, will work with the local utilities to support the rebate program which includes verification testing, installation and documentation.

THINLIGHT WARRANTY: ThinLight Warranty Program is a 5-year warranty and is a replacement warranty, meaning that if any light is defective within the warranty period they will replace the fixture. The defective fixture is to be returned to ThinLight so they may determine issue and work toward zero defects.

Information on down lighting and troffer lighting available upon request.

About ThinLight Technologies:

ThinLight Technologies has over 7 years of LED Light experience and many of their manufactured LED Lights are installed at some of the largest retailers and corporations in the USA and Canada including: Apple Computer, Verizon Wireless, Home Depot, The US Bank / Vikings Stadium, Wells Fargo Banks, Casinos and signage to illuminate logos at Corporate Headquarters.

Request more information, or schedule a tour of our office to view available options, or to inquire about options for your building.

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Financing Commercial Real Estate

Financing Commercial Real Estate?

Good news is just out from the National Association of Realtors in a recent article, “Lenders Return to Commercial” by Lawrence Yun, written for the nation’s largest association for real estate professionals (NAR) publication, REALTORmag. 

According to Yun, “The improving economy and an improved lending environment are the primary reasons for the gains. But it is the second factor—lending—that is making the biggest difference. In our latest survey of commercial practitioners, 42 percent said they’re seeing credit easing.”

Yet, there are still hurdles to overcome, states Yun, including the requirement to put at least 30 percent down on commercial real estate purchases. The reason for these tight restrictions, according to Yun, is that the majority of commercial transactions are under $1 million and are most often funded by small community banks. Without the backing of federal programs like FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, as in residential lending, commercial lenders have reason to be additionally cautious.

At CERRON Commercial Properties, we are indeed seeing an increase in commercial transactions, due in part to the community banks lessening some of their requirements. If you are considering purchasing a commercial real estate property and need to choose a lender, our team recommends you review our “How to Choose a Commercial Lender” checklist, as you make this important decision.

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MN Commercial Property Search Now Available at CERRON.com

MN Commercial Property Search Now Available at CERRON.com

Lakeville based, APPRO Development and CERRON Commercial Properties, are pleased to announce we now have an added feature on our website! You may now search not just CERRON’s active commercial property listings, but ALL commercial properties in MN (publically listed). CERRON has been working hard with our web developer to include this feature on the APPRO and CERRON website and are excited to unveil this added feature this week.

We have made it very easy to search commercial properties on our website. When you land on our home page, you will find a couple of search features on the left side of the page:

1. By clicking on the “Search Our Listings” tab, you are able to search all of CERRON’s active commercial listings posted to our website.

2. By clicking on the “CERRON Commercial Properties” tab, you will be able to search all commercial property listings (available to the public).

We have created an easy search form for you to use. Once you have entered your search criteria and click on the “Search” tab, you will see all active commercial listings meeting your search criteria.

Whether you are looking for industrial, warehouse, retail, office or land listings in Minnesota, for lease or for sale (or both!), you will be able to search these commercial property types quickly and easily with our new commercial listing search feature.

Once you find a property(-ies) meeting your criteria, feel free to contact us using the Contact Form on the listing page to schedule a showing or find out more information. You may also easily pull up the same listing by keeping the unique listing # handy to include for future reference or in the Contact Form.

APPRO and CERRON are pleased to be able to offer this added feature on our website!

Learn more about commercial and industrial building construction and properties process at the following LINK. 

Addition Construction Complete: Lakeview Bank

Addition construction is now complete for Lakeview Bank located just off of CR-46 (160th Street). The completion of the addition was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. 

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Attendees at the celebration from Lakeview Bank included staff, board members and shareholders. Tom Mork, the bank’s President, spoke about the gratitude he has for his dedicated team, who patiently worked through the construction phase as they anticipated the increased office space.  Additional attendees of the event included representatives and members of the Lakeville and Burnsville Chambers of Commerce. Members of the APPRO and CERRON team were also in attendance to help celebrate this momentous occasion.  APPRO’s CEO, Jack Matasosky, said a few words at the event, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with Lakeview Bank, not once, but twice! APPRO built the original bank building and was fortunate to be the builder of choice for this addition project as well.

You may learn more about this project by linking to the following Project Summary for Lakeview Bank. 

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Contact the team at APPRO Development, Inc. today…

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Feel free to check out some of our other addition and expansion construction projects HERE.

The Ultimate Checklist on Office Warehouse Space

INSIDER TIPS ON OFFICE WAREHOUSE SPACE:

Whether you are looking to lease, purchase, or build new office warehouse space, our team has created the ultimate checklist to use when shopping  or building office warehouse space. 

When considering a new space for your business, you want to take into consideration aspects of the overall building, the warehouse or production areas, and office space, if any. 

Our ultimate checklist will:

  • Help  you organize your search
  • Help you and your broker or builder make the most of your time
  • Help you to prioritize your wish list in a new space

Let’s get started!

THE ULTIMATE CHECKLIST  FOR OFFICE WAREHOUSE CONSIDERATIONS

Some examples of overall building considerations, include:

  • Geographic target area
  • Rail lines
  • Total square footage

Some examples of warehouse/manufacturing space considerations, include:

  • How much electric
  • Indoor storage – racking needed? To what height?
  • HVAC considerations – there are many

Some examples of office space considerations, include:

  • Current number of employees and FUTURE number of employees
  • What level of office finish do you desire – Class A, B, or C?
  • Do you need a break room, or a more expansive kitchen with appliances? 

All this and much more can be found by downloading a full copy of our Ultimate Checklist.

 Our two-page checklist is just a quick click away -CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL TWO-PAGE CHECKLIST.

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NEXT STEPS:

Once you have downloaded your copy of the Ultimate Checklist for Office Warehouse Spaces, you may want to check out some additional information on the industrial building construction process HERE.

 

 As always, we would love to hear from you! If you have additional questions for our team, simply CONTACT US to let us know how we can help!

Bruce Rydeen named a Top 2013 Power Broker for Minneapolis

Bruce Rydeen named a Top 2013 Power Broker

Bruce Rydeen - 2013 Top Power Broker - Industrial Sales - Minneapolis MNThe team at APPRO and CERRON is excited to share that Bruce Rydeen has been named a Top 2013 Power Broker! Bruce is a valued leader in our organization and works with clients in all commercial property types, including: industrial, manufacturing, office, retail and land. This particular award is presented to Top Deal Makers in Commercial Real Estate.

Bruce is honored to have received this award specifically for his work in the Industrial category for the Minneapolis market of Minnesota.

Additional information about the Top 2013 Power Broker Awards, can be found via the following links:

Top Commercial Real Estate Firms and Brokers article – Costar

and

List of 2013 Top Brokers (see Bruce under Top Industrial Leasing Brokers)

Our sincerest gratitude to the Costar Group for recognizing Bruce’s hard work and congratulations to Bruce from the entire team at APPRO & CERRON!

We would love to bring our award winning expertise to your next commercial real estate project. Give our team a call to get started today!

Learn more about the industrial construction process and how our team can help you navigate the process.

Industrial Lots For Sale MN

COMMERCIAL LAND AND INDUSTRIAL LOTS FOR SALE – MINNESOTA:

Construction starts are up across the state of Minnesota and our team would like to share a list we have compiled of industrial lots for sale in MN, which also includes commercial land, and in general, business land for sale.

Now is a great time to start the construction process and one of your first steps is to select the ideal site for your business. 

You will be able to view available listings in:

  • Scott County
  • Dakota County
  • Rice County
  • Steele County

LAND LISTINGS AVAILABLE NOW:

We have many options of varying sizes in locations all throughout the southern Twin Cities metro area. Whether you are searching for a large industrial lot, or a small commercial parcel, our team either has the ideal site for you, or can help you find your ideal new location. Simply click on the image below to start your search for the ideal commercial or industrial lots for sale in Minnesota.

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Industrial lots for sale and business land for sale options exist in many locations, with many options. From raw land to platted lots, many options in a variety of price points exist for you and your business.

Learn more about industrial property solutions.

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE:

Click here to contact our “land guru” for more information on a specific property or to set up a search for your ideal site:

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5 Quick Tips for Locating your Industrial Business in Airlake

Attention industrial business owners! If you are currently seeking an industrial site to land your office warehouse, office manufacturing, or office distrubution facility, the Airlake Industrial Park may be an ideal fit. 

The team at APPRO Development has created a list of 5 Quick Tips you should look for, if considering a new location.

Take a look at the following list to learn more about:

  • The benefits of locating your business in the Airlake Industrial Park
  • Items to consider before making a move
  • Additional impacts of choosing the right site for your business

Let’s start with the 5 Quick Tips…

There are five quick tips you should consider when choosing a location in the Airlake Industrial Park (or any site for that matter):

Airlake Lots Available 2017-1.png1. Location, location, location. First of all, where are you located now? Is that working for you? You may be reading this blog post because you are interested in the Airlake Industrial Park, (or Lakeville, possibly?) and want to learn more. Consider where you and your employees live. What is the current commute like? Is Lakeville in your backyard? Does that matter to you and your employees? Do you need to be close to the Interstate? Or, near a small airport? If you have answered “yes” to some of these questions, Airlake may be a good fit.

2. Amenities. This ties into the first “sign” or consideration, but it is important to consider what your business location has access to for your business to thrive, and to keep high employee retention. Do you prefer to be close to restaurants? To shopping? Are hotels a factor for clients? Does rail access factor into your decision? What about outdoor storage? Are any of these things your business would like, but doesn’t currently have? 

3. Price. When considering a location, pricing can vary from parcel to parcel. Not only the price of land, but what is included. Is the parcel of consideration “raw land” or has it been platted? Does it have utilities to the site? At what stage of development is the parcel of consideration – fully platted with lots and blocks, platted as an outlot, or raw land, just waiting to be developed? All of these items factor into pricing considerations. We have a variety of land parcels available in the Airlake Industrial Park in terms of stage of development, and also in terms of cost per square foot.

Industrial Business Space Options - Manufacturing Floor.jpg4. Business Type. Not all land parcels are right for all types of businesses. Zoning must be taken into consideration. Say for example, you have a great idea for a daycare for pets. Current Lakeville zoning code will not allow this type of use in a commercial zoning district, and therefore must be located in an industrial zoning district, unless City approval is sought for a change to the current zoning code. Knowing the current code and how that impacts your business makes a difference.

5. Future. Where do you project your business to be in 5 years, 10 years, or more? Are you on a site now which you are able to expand upon? Do you plan to add more staff? Do you have enough parking? Do you anticipate needing more outdoor storage? 

The Airlake Industrial Park is home to  almost 150 businesses, making it the 2nd largest industrial park in the state of Minnesota. Sites are available in the Industrial Park and offer businesses the ease of interstate I-35 access, close proximity to the Airlake Airport, industrial zoned parcels (with nearby commercial and office park zoned parcels) available for purchase now, reasonable list prices for these available sites.  Many sites are available on rail lines and outdoor storage is available on some sites as well. We recommend that you start your discussions with an appointment with our team to help you navigate the process. 

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Your next steps might include exploring industrial building options. If you would like to consider some available options, let’s start a conversation…

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APPRO Development, Inc is ISNetworld Compliant!

APPRO Development, Inc. is ISNetworld compliant! What does ISNetworld Compliance mean and why is that important to you? To be ISNetworld compliant means that our company’s safety documents were reviewed and met the requirements mandated by ISNetworld thus achieving a grade of “B” or better.

Learn more about:

  • What ISNetworld tracks and measures
  • How it works
  • Why it matters

APPRO is proud to be ISNetworld compliant and to share some of the details of this rigorous program with you!

Maybe you are wondering what kind of safety items ISNetworld reviews to determine if a company can become ISNetworld compliant. It should be noted that any client of ISNetworld will have their own grading structure, but there are some main items that will affect your grade.

ISNetworld memberCeLogo_small.png(1) ISNetworld looks for any OSHA recordable incidents and if there is one, it will adversely affect your grade for three years following the incident.

(2) An insurance certificate demonstrating minimum coverage requirements must be provided to ISNetworld.

(3) Safety programs (also called RAVS) that outline the company’s various safety procedures will need to be uploaded and questions answered with regard to these programs on the ISNetworld website.

(4) There are about 1,000 different questions to be answered by the company on the website. The clients using ISNetworld will look at a select number of these questions and check their accuracy.

(5) ISNetworld will also check for any workman’s compensation claims to ensure your EMR rating is good.

(6) Lastly, ISNetworld investigates whether or not the company has had any federal citations in the last 3 years.

A lot of work and diligence goes into gaining and maintaining ISNetworld compliance. Thus, it is clear to see that achieving this compliance demonstrates that APPRO Development, Inc. deems safety to be of the utmost importance and our team can be counted on to make sure it’s workers make safety a priority and strictly adhere to OSHA rules.

Are you looking for an ISNetworld compliant company? Contact our team today to discuss your next project.

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Memorial Dedication to Maynard Johnson

Dedication of Memorial to Maynard B. Johnson

On October 16th, we had the privilege of attending a dedication for a memorial to Maynard Johnson, who had passed away July 16, 2017, at the age of 95. Maynard was one of the original founders of the Airlake Industrial Park, a mentor, and a good friend. It was an honor to be able to attend (and for our owner Jack Matasosky to be able to say a few words at) the dedication ceremony.

The location of the memorial is at Pioneer Plaza, Holyoke Avenue and 208th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044

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 Many family members, friends, former colleagues, and City of Lakeville representatives helped to make the dedication special through their attendance. Mayor Doug Anderson, Maynard’s Grandson, Brant Skogrand, Jack Matasosky, and Maynard’s daughter each spoke about Maynard’s contributions to our community through Airlake Industrial Park, as well as Pan-o-Prog. 

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 You may learn more about Maynard and his work in the early days of the Airlake Industrial Park at the following LINK or by clicking on the image below.

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