Corporate

Client
Blattner Energy

Role
Construction Manager

Completion Date
2021

Project Size
72,466 SF

Elements of Construction
Project management administrative and on-site management, concrete work, rough carpentry, finish carpentry

Project Overview
Blattner Energy, is a power generation contractor and leading provider of renewable energy construction in North America. In 2019, W. Gohman assisted in expanding its headquarters building in Avon, MN. This includes a four story, 72,466 SF addition. The new building addition adds 135 new offices and work stations, multiple collaborative group spaces, parking lot expansion, 10 new conference rooms, catering kitchen, work lounge, recreation spaces, A/V labs and a new auditorium. This building addition needed to be tied into an existing fully occupied building safely and with least amount of disruption daily operations.

We were able to maintain Blattner’s current sustainable energy efforts and fortify their existing and new facilities for future growth.

Client
Stearns Electric Association

Role
Prime Contractor

Completion Date
July 2025

Project Size
89,000 SF

Elements of Construction
Project management, construction consultant, value engineering, cost estimating and constructibility reviews and on-site management.

Project Overview
Stearns Electric Association has contracted W. Gohman Construction to construct a new headquarters facility in Melrose, MN. The association’s goal is to create a functional and cost-effective facility that embodies its values and commitment to providing value for its members.

The office space measures , 31,000 SF and includes areas for member services, operations, engineering and dispatch, professional services, finance, and IT. The facility also includes common areas such as a break room, a large re-configurable meeting room, an exercise room, and support spaces. Additionally, there are hoteling spaces available for use.

The vehicle area is a spacious 58,000 SF, which contains vehicle parking spaces, a large 3-station vehicle maintenance area, warehousing, and a truck wash bay. The site is designed to separate public and staff parking from truck and service vehicle access. There is also a large “pole yard” that provides ample outdoor storage space for equipment and materials. The vehicle garage and outdoor storage areas are secured with a fence and powered gate access.